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Iowa Great Places
Wherever it is, you know you're there. You can feel the energy of a great place, and you can feel its edges. Great places ignore county lines and city limits. They embrace the sense of place, the spirit that emanates from an authentic identity. A great place connects its heart and soul—a lake, arts district, history, culture—with its trails and streetscapes and housing and parks. And it connects with you. ... It may be a quiet place along an Iowa lake or stream, surrounded by the natural beauty of a wild prairie and the sounds of native birds. It may be in the heart of a historic downtown, where funky new shops fill old spaces, and the charm of the past drives an authentic new lifestyle. It may be a gleaming urban center or a neighborhood. ... [Read More]
Iowa Weather
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Small Business Administration, Des Moines, Iowa
Joanne Stockdale, president and owner of Northern Iowa Die Casting, Inc., a $10 million per year maker of quality alloy castings for manufacturer clients in Lake Park, Iowa, was selected as the first runner-up for the 2003 National Small Business Person of the Year during ceremonies at the National Entrepreneurial Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. on September 18, 2003. more >> ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
The Coralville Lake Project is comprised of five campgrounds and offers lake and river fishing, camping, boating, swimming and water-skiing. Several public golf courses are just a short drive from the Project. The environment is wooded. Coralville Lake is located very close to Iowa City/Coralville, which boasts the largest mall in Iowa. ... Coralville Lake ... Coralville Lake Web Site ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake and is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage and 15 minutes from Knoxville, Sprintcar Capital of the World. Lake Red Rock offers camping; shoreline fishing; interpretive programs and access to a paved 13-mile hiking/biking trail. White pelicans migrate through the lake area every spring and fall and large numbers of bald eagles are observed during winter months. A State wildlife management area provides refuge and public hunting. ... [Read More]
Welcome to the Official State of Iowa Website
Midway through the summer, Iowa boaters are riding a wave of good weather and, for the most part, boating conditions. With late summer vacations and the lure of lakes and streams, those numbers will continue to build . ... Warmer days and rising water temperatures are driving Iowans to the lakes, streams and beaches in high numbers, prompting DNR officers to remind Iowans to be safe and careful when pursuing their favorite summer activities. One of the key messages DNR officers are stressing is the importance of proper, constant adult supervision when playing in and around water. ... [Read More]
Iowa Great Places
Wherever it is, you know you're there. You can feel the energy of a great place, and you can feel its edges. Great places ignore county lines and city limits. They embrace the sense of place, the spirit that emanates from an authentic identity. A great place connects its heart and soul—a lake, arts district, history, culture—with its trails and streetscapes and housing and parks. And it connects with you. ... It may be a quiet place along an Iowa lake or stream, surrounded by the natural beauty of a wild prairie and the sounds of native birds. It may be in the heart of a historic downtown, where funky new shops fill old spaces, and the charm of the past drives an authentic new lifestyle. It may be a gleaming urban center or a neighborhood. ... [Read More]
---Iowa Beat---
The new facility, called “Flying Cloud,” will be located near Spirit Lake, Iowa, and supply power to Interstate Power & Light, a subsidiary of Alliant Energy. “We’re bringing clean wind power to our customers to meet Iowa’s growing demand for renewable energy,” says Lee Hanson, an Alliant Energy executive overseeing the project. The wind farm will feature 29 one-point-five-megawatt wind turbines manufactured by General Electric. The wind turbines are expected to begin churning out electricity this fall. One megawatt equals one million watts, which means one turbine can supply enough energy to power about 1,500 homes. ... [Read More]
Iowa Great Places: What is a Great Place?
What's A "Great Place?" It may be a quiet place along an Iowa lake or stream, surrounded by the natural beauty of a wild prairie and the sounds of native birds. It may be in the heart of a historic downtown, where funky new shops fill old spaces, and the charm of the past drives an authentic new lifestyle. It may be a gleaming urban center or a neighborhood. Wherever it is, you know you're there. You can feel the energy of a great place, and you can feel its edges. Great places ignore county lines and city limits. They embrace the sense of place, the spirit that emanates from an authentic identity. A great place connects its heart and soul - a lake, arts district, history, culture - with its trails and streetscapes and housing and parks. And it connects with you. Great places can be pretty or gritty, high arts or street-corner strange. Their power, their greatness, lies in their ability to turn a visit or a residence into an experience. Great Places have... A Uni ... [Read More]
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