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1. From Ripples to Waves: The Rural Community College Initiative to Build New Partnerships in Support of America's Rural Communities. RRD 190

Author

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development and Emery, Mary

Abstract

In 1994 the Ford Foundation launched the Rural Community College Initiative (RCCI) as a "national demonstration project to help community colleges in distressed regions move their people and communities toward prosperity. It challenged community colleges to become catalysts for economic development and supported aggressive efforts to increase access to education in rural communities" (MDC 2001). In 2002 Ford invested in an experiment to scale down the financial resources for the RCCI program, but not the expectations of success, and to look at ways of institutionalizing the RCCI process. This report describes the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development's results of this experiment by identifying the program activities and analyzing the impact of RCCI on colleges and their communities. It also looks at the colleges' progress toward a sustainable model of community engagement and future prospects for RCCI. (Contains 5 figures, 2 footnotes, and a list of 7 resources.) [Cornelia Flora, Susan Frey, Kristi Hetland, and Pam Cooper contributed to this report. This material is based upon work supported by annual base funding through the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.]

Published
2008

2. New Immigrants in Local Food Systems: Two Iowa Cases.

Author

Flora, Jan L., Emery, Mary, Thompson, Diego, Prado-Meza, Claudia M., and Flora, Cornelia B.

Subjects
LOCAL foods, IMMIGRANTS, AGRICULTURAL productivity, FARM produce
Abstract

Integrating immigrants in local food systems involves negotiations between complex meaning systems. An experience in working with immigrants and local food efforts in two Iowa communities shows that new social relationships are intersected by critical aspects such as trust (a component of social capital), political power (political capital), knowledge (human capital), and ethnic and cultural world views (cultural capital). Our analysis identified subtle and unrecognized hegemonic behavior and racialization (an unacknowledged culture of whiteness within the local/alternative food system) that inadvertently excludes Latinos and immigrants from the local food system. For these Latino farmers and gardeners, sharing agricultural produce with family and friends was more import than market-oriented strategies. Food is a major transmitter of cultural capital and builds social capital with extended family and with others in the community. By substituting food produced by the family for purchased food, family and friends receive a better diet and perhaps lower food costs. Growing and preparing food offers a way to give back to the community. Participation in farmer training fostered an inclusive, diverse and participatory community, but that did not extend to effective inclusion of Latino residents in the local food group nor to an effective inter-cultural incubator farm. It may be that a farm incubator with a focus on immigrant farmers would be more successful if it were not directly linked to an educational institution. The outside organizers inadvertently strengthened a culture of whiteness, as they had different goals for the food system than did the local participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012

3. SE Iowa employers eye Puerto Rico's 'talent pipeline'.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
EMPLOYERS, ABILITY, UNEMPLOYMENT statistics
Abstract

The article discusses about how Avance USA has worked to fill high-demand jobs. Topics of discussion includes they are in contract with economic development groups in Mount Pleasant and Washington County for recruitment for employers. They have outlined the "talent pipeline" to bring well-educated, career-minded employees fill workforce gaps in Iowa.

Published
2020

4. Sustainability, neighborliness are built-ins at Iowa's first cohousing development.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
SUSTAINABILITY, LOW-income housing, ECOLOGICAL impact, SUSTAINABLE development, SHARED housing
Abstract

The article offers information on first cohousing development in corridor, Iowa. Topics discussed include explaining the features of the original Danish model such as multi-generational community, social and economic diversity and community and privacy, and the views of Kim Spader, pharmacy manager for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, on it.

Published
2020

6. Will Year of the Pig be good to Iowa?

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
ECONOMIC forecasting, ECONOMIC indicators, SWINE, INTERNATIONAL trade, AFRICAN swine fever
Abstract

In this article, the author talks about how the lowly farm animal could also be a symbol of prosperity in Iowa, the U.S. top pork-producing state. Topics include the state being second only to California in agricultural exports, topping the nation in pork and feed grains and ranking second in soybeans; and how the U.S. farmers have gone hard after other markets and replaced about half the lost crop sales with orders from the European Union, southeast Asia and north Africa. INSET: Trade woes piling up.

Published
2019

7. Potential mineral trove stokes hopes, fears in Eastern Iowa.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
FEAR, HOPE
Abstract

The article presents the views of Denver, Colorado-based U.S. Geological Survey scientist Benjamin Drenth on increased funding for the agency's Mineral Resources program under the U.S. President Donald Trump administration that will improve his chances at securing $600,000 for a borehole near Manchester, Iowa. Topics discussed include Minnesota's Iron Ranges, aerial geophysical mapping, and dating of zirconium using radiometric dating techniques.

Published
2019

8. Pipeline pain extends to the Corridor.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
DAKOTA Access Pipeline protests, 2016-2017, PLAINTIFFS, PUBLIC works
Abstract

The article discusses on the topic of 14 plaintiffs challenging the Iowa Utilities Board's decision to allow Dakota Access LLC, a subsidiary of the Dallas, Texas Corporation Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (Limited Partnership) project. The topic includes project using the power of eminent domain to secure easements for 1,172-mile pipeline crosses Iowa, used for public convenience, project carried out as per federal safety standards, and plaintiffs suspect company's public convenience aspect.

Published
2016

9. BEST LANDSCAPING/NURSERY: Culver's Lawn & Landscape.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
LANDSCAPING industry, BUSINESS enterprise awards
Abstract

The article announces that Culver's Lawn & Landscape has been named best landscaping and nursery company in Corridor Business Journal's (CBJ) best business in Iowa list.

Published
2018

10. BEST LAW FIRM: Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
LAW firms
Abstract

The article announces that Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC has been named best law firm in Corridor Business Journal's (CBJ) best business in Iowa list.

Published
2018

11. BEST OFFICE FURNISHINGS & DESIGN: Pigott.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
OFFICE furniture industry
Abstract

The article announces that Pigott has been named best office furnishing and design company in Corridor Business Journal's (CBJ) best business in Iowa list.

Published
2018

12. BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY: Oaknoll Retirement Residence.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
SENIOR housing, RETIREMENT communities
Abstract

The article announces that Oaknoll Retirement Residence has been named best senior living community in Corridor Business Journal's (CBJ) best business in Iowa list.

Published
2018

13. BEST FINE ARTS VENUE: Hancher Auditorium.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
AUDITORIUMS, ARTS
Abstract

The article announces that Hancher Auditorium has been named best fine arts venue in Iowa by Corridor Business Journal (CBJ).

Published
2018

14. BEST PRINTER: Cedar Graphics.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
PRINTING industry
Abstract

The article announces that Corridor Business Journal's (CBJ) best printer of Iowa went to Cedar Graphics.

Published
2018

15. Setting the stage.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
ECONOMIC conditions in cities & towns, RURAL development, ECONOMIC impact of business enterprises, MUNICIPAL water supply, SCHOOL district finance, ECONOMIC history
Abstract

The article offers a look at the residential and commercial expansion in the Iowa towns of Hills and Riverside. Topics covered include the two largest firms in Hills which are helping spur development in the town, the components of the municipal water system that has been a top priority for the city leaders of Hills and details of the investment made by the Iowa City Community School District.

Published
2015

16. Producers on high alert for bird flu.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
BIOSECURITY, AVIAN influenza prevention, AVIAN influenza, TURKEYS, AGRICULTURE, ECONOMICS, DISEASES
Abstract

The article focuses on the biosecurity measures of turkey farmers in Iowa to prevent the spread of avian influenza across the state. Topics discussed include measures include disposable boot covers, boot and tire washes and cleaning of the barn, insights of executive director Gretta Irwin of the Iowa Turkey Federation about the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which maintains an indemnity fund to compensate for the euthanized birds, and the economic effect of avian flu.

Published
2015

17. 25 years in, casinos take to the shore.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
GAMBLING on river boats, CASINOS, FANTASY sports, GAMBLING industry, CUSTOMER services, HISTORY, ECONOMICS
Abstract

The article reports on the foray of several riverboat casinos, including Rhythm City Casino and Isle of Capri Casino, into the land-based gambling industry to meet the changing expectations of their customers in Iowa. Topics discussed include the economic impact of casinos, the history of the state's gambling industry and important industry changes such as the emergence of skill-based games and fantasy sports.

Published
2016

18. Workshop looks to spread cover crops.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
COVER crops, ADULT education workshops
Abstract

The article offers information on the cover crop workshop, a joint effort of Iowa Cover Crop Working Group, Iowa Learning Farms, and Rapid Creek Watershed, on March 1, 2016 to be held at The Celebration Farm in Iowa with speakers that include plant physiologist Tom Kaspar, and engineer Mark Hanna.

Published
2016

19. Four Corners closes after 55 years.

Author

Styron, Emery

Subjects
BUSINESS failures, RESTAURANTS, ECONOMIC competition
Abstract

The article reports on the closure of the Ainsworth Four Corners Restaurant, a truck stop located in Iowa on August 31, 2015. Topics discussed include the plan of the restaurant owners to sell the business, the business challenges encountered by the restaurant, including fierce competition, and information on how it was established by businesspeople Buck Edwards and Hilda Edwards.

Published
2015

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