Iowa

A hub for information pertaining to agriculture law. Contains links to agricultural law journals and law databases. Some sources require a Drake University student ID to access.

A number of resources from the American Planning Association (APA) can be found here. From the APA Iowa Chapter and APA National, resources range from training and educational opportunities to resource links and membership information.

Overview and guidebook to Iowa's Certified Local Government Program.

Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and has been designated a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for the entire State of Iowa. CHI focuses on increasing affordable housing across the state. They provide planning services, feasibility studies, and more.

Found here is a publication of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), and Main Street Iowa.

Provided by the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE) -  A number of educational opportunities on energy efficiency is detailed on their website.

Offers publications and resources on various topics such as electric, gas, water, wastewater, and stormwater.

A list of programs including the Urban Conservation Program and the Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Program.

A number of programs, educational opportunities, and an overview of the Conservation Reserve Program are provided.

A guide to transportation funding programs from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT).

Presents the Iowa Drainage Dristrict Association's (IDDA) website.

Iowa Lakes Community College Climate Action Plan focuses on achieve climate neutrality by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions or utilizing carbon offsets.

The Iowa League of Cities is a membership-based organization that advocates for municipalities and provides resources such as publications and trainings for its members.

The Iowa Park and Recreation Association's mission is to support the enhancement of park, recreation and conservation opportunities through education, resource tools and advocacy. A link to their website is provided.

The Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) offers a wide variety of services, which can be found on their website.

From Iowa State University - News on agriculture and natural resources.

Provides links to resources for communities on public education, public participation, construction site runoff control, illicit discharge prevention, post construction, and pollution prevention.

The Iowa Stormwater Management Manual. For a complete overview and a link to the manual please use the link given here.

Iowa Workforce Development

The Main Street Iowa Program's mission is to improve the social and economic well-being of Iowa's communities. Please follow the link for more information.

This link will direct you toward PlanIowa.com's website. Website visitors can explore case studies from around the country, as well as access a variety of links to tools for public participation and surveying.

From Iowa State University - A memorandum on how and why to preserve farmland.

PlanIowa.com provides an extensive list of tools for cities and counties to use to engage the public, including a video series.

Rainscaping Iowa's website offers extensive info on best management practices related to stormwater management, including links to publications.

The State Data Center of Iowa provides population, business and governmental statistics about Iowa.