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The changing Iowa landscape through the lens of geography and people within.-
SESSION 6
The impact of declining populations on Iowa’s way of life
As population in Iowa stagnates – and, in many communities, declines – how can cities and counties continue to fund quality of life initiatives that require tax money to build and maintain? Can we turn around Iowa’s population trends? And, if so, what will it take? How can we tell the state’s story in a way that keeps people here and convinces others to move here?
October 12, 2023 at 10:10AM
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Rachel Lindeen
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SESSION 7
Making the final broadband connections
For years, government officials have stressed the importance of broadband connectivity for all Iowans. Where does Iowa stand in its effort to provide high speed internet access for all residents? And, once it’s available to everyone, what's the next step? How do we guarantee equal access for every Iowan?
October 12, 2023 at 11:15AM
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Sean Gonsalves
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Curtis Dean
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Patrie Carroll??
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Brittney Morales
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Quentin Hart
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Taking public projects from idea to reality
From concept to action, this session will identify the steps of bringing projects to life. Once you have an idea, what’s next? How do you bring people along with you? And what are the different roles? How can government agencies work with private entities, and what has to happen to find success? We’ll also discuss failure, and how to avoid it.
October 12, 2023 at 1:20PM
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Nancy Bird
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Josh Schamberger
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Answering a neighborhood’s needs
What happens when community hubs localize their services, focusing on where people live? How can community hubs such as neighborhood centers serve as a central source for childcare, housing and more? This session will discuss how Iowa communities are using this approach, which can build trust, retention and engagement.
October 12, 2023 at 2:25PM
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Intersection: A new era of volunteers, The significance of interactions, Civic engagement-who will step up?
The need for volunteers has not decreased, but the number of people willing to give their time and talents has. From arts to civic service, what’s behind the waning interest in volunteerism? What has incentivized people to volunteer in the past, and how has that changed? Why are people so hesitant to take that step – whether it’s volunteering at a fundraiser or running for local office, and what can be done to turn it around?
October 13, 2023 at 8:30AM
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Jami Harberl
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Nikki Wilcox
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Raymond Siddell
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Beyond writing a check
We will assess the response to DEI initiatives and barriers they’ve faced. What’s going wrong and what’s going right when it comes to intent vs. Action from civic leaders, employers and the public? How can quick reaction without long term strategy negatively impact even the best intentions?
October 13, 2023 at 9:40AM
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Joy Briscoe
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Strain within immigrant and refugee families
The transition to a new country and a new community can present myriad hardships, but what about the challenges in family dynamics? What do roles and traditions look like, and how do those contrast with life in Iowa? How does transition – of transportation, housing, education and employment -- affect the family? And how are these complicated by language barriers? What can be done to support families?
October 13, 2023 at 10:45AM
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Dr. Stacey Cole
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Mike Mbanza
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Elizabeth Buch
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Henny Ohr
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Mugisha Gloire
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