Geospatial News
GIS at UNI
Check out the University of Northern Iowa’s video promoting Geographic Information Science (GISc) at UNI.
Read MoreStrategies for Finding Geospatial Data
Joseph Kerski, Esri Education Manager, often discusses strategies for finding geospatial data …..so he created a reference document to help those on the search. What are modern best strategies for Read More »
Read MoreNational Grid Implementation Guide
Just in from the MAGIC list serve. Take a look. National Grid Implementation Guide
Read MoreNew Maps Available: US Topo quadrangles covering Iowa
New Maps Available: To keep pace with a rapid schedule and increasing demand, the USGS has posted new US Topo quadrangles covering Iowa (1,011 maps) which are available for free Read More »
Read MoreJim Giglierano wins the MAGIC Service Award
Couldn’t go to a more deserving person. Thanks for all that you do for Iowa’s GIS community! “Jim Giglierano wins the MAGIC Service Award #MAGICgis2010“ The award description: “GIS Service Read More »
Read MoreCensus Day 2010
Just a friendly reminder for all of you out there on this gorgeous April morning who haven’t yet turned in your Census questionnaire to get those in the mail. I’m sure you’ve Read More »
Read MoreU.S. House Subcommittee Reviewing of USDA’s Information Technology Systems
On Wednesday of this week (March 10, 2010) the current President of NSGIC Will Craig of Minnesota was part of a panel speaking with the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Subcommittee Read More »
Read MoreMAGIC 2010 deadlines approaching fast
Dates to Remember March 17: Early-bird registration ends. March 17: Guaranteed rates at the Westin end. April 12: 2010 Project Showcase call closes. April 18: MAGIC officially begins!!
Read MoreBizarre Map Contest for High School and College Students
The Bizarre Map Challenge is a map design competition open to high school, college, and university students in the United States. The goals of this challenge are: to promote spatial thinking; increase Read More »
Read MorePortion of Iowa included in Upper Mississippi River Valley Viticultural Area
This marks one of those days to celebrate local geography. As of July 22, 2009 the Upper Mississippi River Valley Viticultural Area comes into being. This viticultural area covers 29,914 Read More »
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