Geospatial News
Maps Matter
For those of us working with maps and GIS on a day to day basis, we know this statement to be true….”maps matter”. But I’ll be the first to admit…
Read MoreRebuild Iowa Advisory Commission Issues 120-Day Report to Governor Culver
For those that may have missed it, the Rebuild Iowa Commission issued its final report on Monday, November 17, 2008 to the Iowa Legislature on how Iowa should continue to respond to…
Read MoreGIS Inventory (powered by Ramona) version 2.0
The nationwide GIS inventory tool formerly known as Ramona has seen a release of version 2.0. This version was released back on October the 14th and has seen several improvements…
Read MoreDes Moines Register Editorial Praises GIS and Use/Collection of LiDAR in Iowa
The Des Moines Register Editorial section on Monday, September 7, 2008, praised the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for having the initiative and foresight to invest $6 million in…
Read MoreThe Role GIS Played in Emergency Response During 2008 Iowa Floods
Roughly 54 people attended the Eastern Iowa GIS Users Group meeting on July 17, 2008 at the Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center just outside Cedar Rapids. The afternoon session focused…
Read MoreMapping and Disasters
If anyone has any other links to Iowa flooding related maps, please leave them in the comments. Iowa Flood Map from the Des Moines Register Iowa DOT Travel Information Iowa…
Read MoreIn the Aftermath of Disaster
Spring weather in Iowa packs a potent punch. This year’s unusually severe weather, including the tornado that struck Parkersburg and New Hartford and flooding in Ames illustrate the potential of…
Read MoreArticle on using GIS in Davenport for flood issues
Article in the Quad City Times “Rain looms as river recedes” that discusses recent rising river issues with the Mississippi River and the response. This clip is towards the bottom…
Read MoreIowa GIS News Update 2008
[igic] GIS Inventory/Ramona Workshop at MAGIC [igic] CIAO Change of Date & Training Opportunity from ESRI [igic] GIS Inventory/Ramona Workshop at MAGIC Monday March 17, 2008 1:52 PM CDT…
Read MoreImagery for the Nation Update
For those of you who haven’t seen the announcement, the cost-benefit analysis conducted on the Imagery for the Nation Initiative is completed and available for your review. NSGIC also had…
Read More
