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"No GIS can be a success without the right people involved. A real-world GIS is actually a complex system of interrelated parts, and at the center of this system is a smart person who understands the whole." ~Roger Tomlinson from "Thinking about GIS"

An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Technology

Primer document that discusses overview of GIS technology and data; technological dimensions of GIS and related technologies; and GIS data types, structures, and applications.

Examples of GIS Uses in Iowa

Summer 2005

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Spatial Analysis

Geocoding, Statistics, Cluster Detection, Bayesian Mapping, Hierarchical Modeling

Project Showcase

Cartography

Benefits of GIS Generally Fall Into Five General Categories

A post by Jack Dangermond: More thoughts on the benefits of GIS

News: GIS Positions Available with Robert Half Technology 2008-09-04; GIS Analyst Position Available in Scott County 2008-09-04; GIS Coordinator Position Available at City of West Des Moines 2008-08-29; GIS Specialist Position Available with FEMA 2008-08-25; Coalition of Geospatial Organizations Announces Formation 2008-08-14; More news…

Upcoming Events

2008 NSGIC Annual Conference

Keystone Conference Center, Keystone Colorado,
2008-09-07

Iowa League of Cities 110th Annual Conference & Exhibit

Mid-America Center; Council Bluffs, IA,
2008-09-10

Midwest/Iowa Safety Data Summit

Grand River Center; Dubuque, IA,
2008-09-15

The IDDEA Conference

Scheman Building; Iowa State University; Ames, IA,
2008-10-01

Eastern Iowa GIS Day 2008 Conference

Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa ,
2008-10-06

2008 Eastern Iowa GIS Day Conference

Gallager-Bluedorn Auditorium on the UNI Campus,
2008-10-07

Fall 2008 IGIC Quarterly Meeting

Ames, Iowa,
2008-10-08

Goals

Promote the use of geographic information technology among public and private organizations and individuals for planning, decision-making and problem-solving processes.

Promote education and training in GIS and related technologies within all levels of education.

Adopt, communicate and promote standards for use by the GIS community to facilitate data collection and promote data sharing.

Promote partnerships for the purpose of data development and data sharing.

Provide a mechanism through which the interests and concerns of Iowa's GIS community can be directed to appropriate policy makers.

Provide operating policies and procedures for management of the Council.

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