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GIS Inventory (powered by Ramona) version 2.0

By Brad Cutler | October 24, 2008 | Comments Off on GIS 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…

Eastern Iowa GIS Day 2008

By Brad Cutler | October 8, 2008 | Comments Off on Eastern Iowa GIS Day 2008

Eastern Iowa GIS Day 2008 was held on October 6 – 7, 2008 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC)) on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa.…

Clearinghouse Committee Meeting Fall 2008

By Brad Cutler | October 1, 2008 | Comments Off on Clearinghouse Committee Meeting Fall 2008

Oct 1, 2008 10:00 – 11:30 AM Conference Call Present: Patrick Wilke-Brown, Iowa DNR, Chair Jim Giglierano, Iowa DNR Micah Cutler, Franklin and Hardin County Gregg Hadish, NRCS Kevin Kane,…

Des Moines Register Editorial Praises GIS and Use/Collection of LiDAR in Iowa

By Micah Cutler | September 8, 2008 | Comments Off on Des 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…

The Role GIS Played in Emergency Response During 2008 Iowa Floods

By Anne Packard | August 11, 2008 | Comments Off on The 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…

IGI Business Case Executive Summary

By Brad Cutler | June 26, 2008 | Comments Off on IGI Business Case Executive Summary

In case you missed it or haven’t subscribed to the IGIC email list, below is the Executive Summary of the IGI Business Case that has been being compiled over the…

Mapping and Disasters

By Brad Cutler | June 12, 2008 | Comments Off on Mapping 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…

In the Aftermath of Disaster

By Anne Packard | June 9, 2008 | Comments Off on In 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…

Article on using GIS in Davenport for flood issues

By Brad Cutler | May 1, 2008 | Comments Off on Article 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…

Iowa GIS News Update 2008

By Joshua McNary | March 18, 2008 | Comments Off on Iowa 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…

FGDC March Newsletter now available

By Brad Cutler | March 12, 2008 | Comments Off on FGDC March Newsletter now available

Spatially Speaking March edition now available Spatially Speaking March edition now available Top Wednesday March 12, 2008 9:20 AM CDT

Historic Sanborn Fire Maps

By Brad Cutler | February 12, 2008 | Comments Off on Historic Sanborn Fire Maps

Earlier this year, a colleague mentioned to me the availability of historic fire maps available for communities across Iowa that were accessible via the State Library of Iowa. From the…