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Date: March 24, 2005
To: City Clerk
From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Tra~c Engineering Planner
Re: Item for April 5, 2005 City Council meeting: Removal of NO PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM
MON - FRI signs on the south side of Oakcrest Street be~een Sunset Street and
George Street
As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council
of the following action.
Action:
Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(10), removal of NO PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM MON- FRI signs on the
south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and George Street.
Comment:
This action is being taken as a result of a neighborhood survey indicating a majority of the
residents would like the signs removed. There is not a significant safety issue with parked
vehicles on this street. See attached staff memo for additional information.
mgr/agd/aw-oakcrest.doc
Date: March 25, 2005
To: City Council
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From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
Re.' April 5, 2005 City Council meeting consent calendar item: Resurvey of Oakcrest
Street residents regarding on-street parking
In December 2003 you approved installation of NO PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM MON-FRI signs on
the south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and George Street. This was after a
neighborhood survey indicated that 78% of the residents in this block favored installation of the
signs. In March 2005 we received a petition to resurvey the neighborhood to see if residents
preferred going back to unrestricted parking on the south side of this block of Oakcrest Street.
There is NO PARKING ANY TIME on the north side of Oakcrest Street.
The resurvey has been completed, and resulted in 13 votes in favor and 9 votes opposed to the
signs being removed. This is a 59% majority in favor of removing the NO PARKING 8 AM - 5
PM MON-FRI signs on the south side of Oakcrest Street between George Street and Sunset
Street, and going back to unrestricted parking.
We checked with Iowa City Transit, and they prefer to leave the on-street parking as is. The bus
operates all day on this portion of Oakcrest Street, and the existing parking prohibition during
the day makes it easier for the bus. The bus will continue to operate on Oakcrest Street if
unrestricted parking is permitted on the south side, but it will be a tighter situation. The street is
25 feet wide.
Staff does not have a position regarding changing the on-street parking control in this block of
Oakcrest Street. As stated prior to the December 2003 survey, there is not an apparent safety
issue with vehicles parked on one side of Oakcrest Street. Although it is a tighter situation for
buses, it does not in our opinion create a significant safety issue.
In accordance with the majority of residents who indicated they would prefer to have the existing
parking signs removed, this item will be on the April 5 City Council meeting consent calendar for
consideration. If you agree with the 59% neighborhood majority, then this matter will be
approved when you approve the consent calendar. If you believe the NO PARKING 8 AM - 5
PM MON-FRI prohibition should remain, you will need to take this item off the consent calendar
for separate consideration. We have indicated to the neighborhood that we would not intend to
consider a request to resurvey the neighborhood regarding this matter for at least one year.
Let me know if you have any questions.
cc: Steve Atkins
Jeff Davidson
Ron Logsden
jccogtp/mem/aw-oa kcrest sign s.doc
BOB JETT :'-
1308 OAKCREST
IOWA CITY IOWA 52246
March 23, 2005 --?
City Council
City Hall
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Oakcrest Street
Dear Council Members,
I own a home, in which I reside, at 1308 Oakcrest Street in Iowa City, Iowa. For
the entire time that I have owned this house and resided there, until approximately one
year ago, parking has been permitted on the south side of the street. This street parking is
crucial due to the shortage of parking space on that area.
I have obtained signatures from local residents on a petition in favor of rein.qtating
parking on the south side of Oakcrest Street. A copy of that petition will be provided to
you.
Since parking was made illegal on Oakcrest Street about a year ago, a real
problem has developed. Many residents have been forced to park in their yards, musing
extensive property damage. I have provided you with photographs showing the extent of
this problem. In addition, it is very difficult for local residents to have company, as there
is no parking available. This effectively diminishes our ability to socialize. There is a mix
of permanent residents and students in the area, and we all have similar parking needs.
Invariably, someone is forced to park on the street for a short time and risk a ticket.
We feel that the destruction to property, and the issue of parking on the street, are
diminishing property values in our neighborhood. A majority of the residents of Oakcrest
Street are in favor of reinstating parking on the south side of the street. It is my
understanding that in the past, this parking has not presented a problem to the City. Buses
have been able to maneuver down the street easily, and local residents are able to travel to
their homes without issue.
I would like to ask, on behalf of the residents of Oakcrest Street, that parking on
the south side of the street be reinstated. I would be happy to make myself available, at
your convenience, to discuss this issue. If there is any further infomiation that you would
like in this regard, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration of this issue.
Sincerely,
Clear Day
Marian Karr
From: Briggs, Michael [michael-briggs@uiowa.edu]
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:10 AM
To: cou nci]@iowa-city.org
Subject: Mature Trees
I read with great interest the opinion in today's Press-Citizen regarding mature
trees. While living in Memphis, Tennessee (for over 16 years) I was fortunate to
witness how an ordinance to protect older trees can make a significant difference
in both established and developing neighborhoods. Trees over a certain
circumference were forbidden from being removed without written permission from
a commission and input from citizens. It would be worthwhile for the Council to
investigate ordinances in other cities and create a like ordinance for Iowa City.
There is nothing sadder than seeing an old oak cut down simply because a developer
won't take the time (or spend a few extra dollars) to seriously look at ways of
saving it.
Michael Briggs
2832 Brookside Drive
Iowa City 52245
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3/17/2005
Marian Karr
From: Teresa Elise Welsh [teresaewelsh@hotmaihcom]
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 4:16 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: support the dog park
Dear Council Members,
I would like to let you know that as a local dog owner I am very much in
favor of establishing a dog park. Although "Ohbe" doesn't mind walking
around town on a leash, he loves to be able to run free and play with
other
dogs. I recently moved back to Iowa City from Missoula, MT, a town that
had
a dog park. Their dog park was along the Clark Fork River and dogs
could
play in a large lawn area and run along the bank of the river. People
in
Missoula loved the dog park and used it all the time. It was a great
ammenity for the city.
One location that I think would be perfect for the dog park would be in
City
Park in the area that often floods along the river. No one ever uses
this
part of the park that is near Park Rd. for recreation and this could be
a
great use for it. Also City Park is a convient location to walk or
drive
to.
Thanks for letting me share my opinion.
Teresa Welsh
602 N. Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52245
Marian Karr
From: Gary and Marcy [gmwolfl@mchsi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 8:21 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: New Ordinance
]~ am extremely disappointed thnt 3 members of the City Council nnd the Mayor voted for the ordinance to give
a group special access to the Iowa City Council.
]~ not only think that this sets a poor precedence, but is very unfair to othel" membel"s of the community who must
use "standard" procedures to have their voices heard.
Please advise me on what I must do to help get the decision l"evel"sed.
Thank you.
Gary Wolf
117 N. Mt. Vel"non bl"ive
Iowa City, ]~owa
3/22/2005
Marian Karr
From: MatthewKasey@aoJ.com
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 2:44 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: City to face hard choices...
I read the article in the Press Citizen concerning the "concentrations
of
poverty in certain areas of town" (mine) that youand the citizen task
force are
currently addressing. You have placed two of these Section 8 families
on our
block, and you should know just a few of the problems this has created.
The children (of whom there are many) are unsupervised, and continuously
trespass on neighbors property, and on several occasions have walked in
neighbor's
homes. They have also vandalized property (breaking out windows in
homes,
denting cars, etc.). This is unacceptable behavior.
The properties in question continuously have trash strewn in the yards
(and
in ours when the wind blows), and do not mow sections of the yards in
the
summer. We have talked to the property manager and to the city about
this problem,
but it continues.
This week the police were again at one of these homes (the police are at
these homes every few days) and arrested the mother of five children
(ages 7 and
under). She was charged with child endangerment/abuse, possession of a
controlled substance, and permitting gatherings to use controlled
substances.. Is
this the type of person we should be supporting, and is it someone you
would like
to have live next door to you?
I believe diversity is important, and it is important for our children
to
experience diversity in their schools, with their playmates, and in
their daily
lives. I also support helping people that are not as fortunate as
myself;
there are many many people who need support until they can "get back on
their
feet".. I feel you need to attempt to assist these people, and not
Chicago's
problem citizens. If you insist on bringing the people from Chicago,
Milwaukee,
etc., then it might be helpful if you required drug testing and some
sort of
background check to make certain you are assisting someone who deserves
help and
is not in it for a "free ride" (as some of them have referred to Iowa
City's
assistance program).
I hope you and the rest of the council will discuss some of the problems
involved with some of the lower income people you have brought to Iowa
City and
attempt to make our neighborhoods safer to live in.
Cay Wieland
2117 Hollywood Boulevard
Marian Karr
From: Anissa Williams
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 4:28 PM
To: 'bsherman@lisco.com'
Cc: Jeff Davidson; *City Council; *City Manager's Office
Subject: RE: NO RIGHT TURN ON RED
Hello Barney Sherman,
Your message to the City Council was forwarded to me for response.
Unfortunately, our studies show that NO RIGHT TURN ON RED signs do not
have a positive effect on pedestrian safety. This is because they are
routinely ignored by motorists. Pedestrian safety may actually be
compromised by these signs by creating a false sense of safety.
We share your concern about pedestrian safety along Burlington Street
and accordingly, we have recently installed three measures to address
pedestrian safety at the Clinton St/Burlington St intersection. We have
installed pedestrian countdown timers to help pedestrians understand how
much time they have to cross the street. We have also installed TURNING
TRAFFIC MUST YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN signs along with continental crosswalks
(the large dashed crosswalks instead of the standard parallel lines}.
Ail of these measures are intended to help pedestrian safety by making
pedestrian crossing areas more visible to motorists.
We take pedestrian safety very serious and want to use measures that are
effective. We will continue to monitor the effects of these strategies
on pedestrian safety, and if these are not effective, we will continue
to try to find measures that will be effective in enhancing pedestrian
safety.
I encourage you to proceed cautiously when using this and any other
intersection. Thanks for your message.
Anissa Williams
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-5254
..... Original Message .....
From: bsherman@lisco.com [mailto:bsherman@lisco.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 5:12 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
Subject: dangerous intersection
I would like to recommend putting up a "No right turn on red" sign at an
intersection that I think will prove dangerous without it. I have
personally nearly been run over twice by drivers looking left (toward
oncoming traffic, to find a gap to pull into) but not looking ahead
before trying to make a right turn during this red light.
The intersection is on Clinton St., going in the south direction, and
Burlington. The city parking garage is on the driver's right, and
Starbuck's is at the driver's left. Again, drivers have a tendency to
look leftwards onto Burlington to find a break in traffic when they want
to make a right turn after stopping - but some do not then look ahead to
see if pedestrians are crossing on the crosswalk. Again, I can attest to
this from my own (so far, successful) attempts to cross here.
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I think it's only a matter of time before a pedestrian is run over.
Whoever has the authority to put up one of these signs could prevent
that.
Thanks very much for considering this,
Barney Sherman
319-335-6238
NFIB
IOWA
March 15, 2005 ,:V;~- ~
The Honorable Ernest W. Lehman
City Council Member ~! ~'~;'~ co
City Hall ):; crt
410 East Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Councilman Lehman,
The National Federation of Independent Business is an association which advocates on
behalf of our nearly 9,000 Iowa small business members and over 600,000 nationwide·
Some of our members in Iowa City have contacted our association expressing extreme
concern over plans to re-locate a local transient housing center to their commercial
neighborhood· They believe this will have an extreme negative impact on their customer
count, their property values and the overall safety and security in this diverse part of the
city·
These business owners have invested not just money, but really their entire lives in trying
to grow, to create jobs and to contribute to the overall well-being of the community. We
are concerned when ill-considered government actions threaten these investments, not to
mention the property and personal safety of these business owners, their employees, their
customers and surrounding residents·
While we are aware that, as a statewide association, we have no particular standing in the
community, we feel it is our duty, wherever necessary, to defend the interests of small
business owners who are negatively impacted by government decisions that fail to take
into account the concems of all citizens·
NFIB would respectfully ask that you consider the negative impact the proposed shelter
would have on this neighborhood and give strong consideration to shopping around for a
location that does not carry so much negative baggage·
Thank you for your kind consideration of our views.
ly, .~ . ~
· Brasher
State Director
National Federation of Independent Business
200 East Grand, Suite 390 ', Des Moines, IA 50309 · 515-243-4723 · Cell 515-250 2394 · Fax 515-244-8143 · dave.brasher@nfib.org · www. NFIB.con
Marian Karr
From: kyle.collins [kyle.collins@mchsi.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 9:08 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
I am a lifelong hawk fan who would love to see the watertower painted black and gold. I know you will make the wise and
economically smart decision when you decide to paint the tower black and gold as we all hope you will.
3/28/2005
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Marian Karr
From: BCourtois@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 11:49 AM
To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org
Subject: Paint the Hospital Water Tower
To Whom it may concern:
Why don't you paint 'something' on the water tower next to the Hospital.. Don't you realize the FREE advertising available
to the community or University?? 6 Iowa home games get televised a year. Some national.The water tower is clearly
visible in many shots of the the stadium. Free national advertising. You could put UNIVERISTY OF IOWA or UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS or Iowa City or my favorite. A huge Tigerhawk logo_think about it. The small cost to
paint it would more than pay for itself many many times over. Right now its a big huge bland white water tower with no
personality that takes away from the beauty of the Hospital,Stadium and area.
Sincerely,
Brian Courtois
Proud graduate of the University of Iowa and Iongtime resident of the great Iowa City community.
3/28/2005
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Marian Karr
From: Paul Forbes [PauI.Forbes@mchsi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 7:41 AM
To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org
Subject: Why are you waiting ?
Tiger Hawks on the water tower ... why haven't you thought of that yet?
The football team is bringing notoriety to Iowa City. What better way to say
"thanks" to the fans and to the team for a job well done. When the team comes
out of their new tunnel, they will be looking square at the water tower and the
tiger hawks.
Let's get it done.
Paul A. Forbes
319 365-4127
Paul,Forbes~mchsi,com
http://home.mchsi.com/-paul.forbes/hawks,htm
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3/29/2005
Marian Karr
From: Paul Forbes [Paul. Forbes@mchsi.com]
Seht? Friday, March 25, 2005 4:53 PM
To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org
Subject: PLEASE
RUSH project for you...
Paint the water tower by Kinnick yellow, with two black Hawk logos on it.
Okay? Okay!
Please be sure to check out my Hawks page! http://home.mchsi.com/-paul.forbes/hawks.htm
Thanks,
Paul A. Forbes
319 365-4127
Paul. Forbes@mchsi.com
http ://home.mchsi.com/-paul. forbes/
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3/25/2005
March 28, 2005
Iowa City City Council
Re: Health and Safety concerning outdoor burning
Dear City Council,
I am writing to you regarding your policy on open burning. First, let me make it clear
that I'm not writing about outdoor grill cooking, but rather about open burning for
campfires in these portable fireplaces. It seems as though there are no protections for
neighbors in place regarding the incredible health and fire hazard produced from the
smoke and sparks of outdoor burning. I for one can tell you that the smoke is so bad at
times from the next door neighbor that my family cannot even go outside into our yard or
deck - sometimes for the entire weekend due to the oppressive smoke. Not only is this
an obvious health and fire hazard but there is something inherently wrong when you are
kept indoors off your own property due to the smoke of this open burning. Presently, we
are not even able to plan an outdoor wedding reception (or any kind of lawn gathering)
with the confidence it won't be destroyed due to the smothering smoke produced by this
type of burning.
It is my understanding that outdoor burning was once banned until these trendy portable
fireplaces came to market. I propose that you reexamine the current policy regarding the
smoke and fire hazards produced with open burning and revoke this legalization of such a
practice. At the very least we need restrictions that would prohibit weekend burning
(Friday evening through Sunday), if not ban it entirely as it once was. Restricting open
burning to weekdays perhaps after 10 pm would give considerable relief to the
neighborhood, which includes many small children. In addition, restrictions on
placement of fires should also be considered due to smoke and spark hazards. In my
specific case the open burning is done within 15 feet of the property line, when our
properties are 75 feet wide and 140 feet deep.
Finally, isn't it reasonable to assume there are enough city parks where these "campfires"
could be allowed if private citizens feel such a need to have one, thus ridding our
neighborhoods of this health and fire hazard. Surely, if"junk mail" and "obsolete
vehicles" can be legislated as a nuisance, there is definitely room to include" smoke and
sparks" not only as a nuisance but a health and safety ordinance.
Sincerely,
Patficia Roe
150 Shr d d
a er goa ·
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 351-2198
e-mail: 8-m9.3r~earthlink.net
CC:
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Iowa City Fire Department
Marian Karr
From: Dale Helling
Sent: Friday, April 01,2005 8:17 AM
To: '8-m9.3r@earthlink.net'
Cc: *City Council
Subject: FW: Open Burning
Ci~ Council.doc
Dear Ms. Roe,
Thank you for your recent email to the City Council regarding open
burning. You are no doubt aware that Council made a specific decision a
couple of years ago to allow the use of portable fireplaces and similar
devices. The matter was somewhat controversial with strong opinions
expressed on both sides of the issue. Your message will be forwarded to
Council members for their further consideration as to whether or not
they wish to revisit the issue at this time.
Dale Helling
Assistant City Manager
From: michael [mailto:8-m9.3r@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 2:41 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org; Steve-Atkins@iowa-city.org;
Andy-Rocca@iowa-city.org
Subject: Open Burning
Please see attached letter.
thank-you,
Patricia Roe
150 Shrader Read
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
phone: 351-2198
e-mail: 8-m9.3r@earthlink.net
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Marian Karr
From: David Wellendorf [lifebridgeS@juno.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 1:42 PM
To: Mary. Mascher@legis.state. ia. us; mary_day@g rassley.senate.gov;
Vicki. Lensing@legis.state.ia.us; David.Jacoby@legis.state.ia.us; Council@lowa-city.org;
jgriffin@iowacityarea.com; jcook@elderservicesiowa.com
Subject: Table to Table picnic
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Please see attached
Spring picnic During Volunteer Week!
thanks to all,
David
337-3400
Table to Table
Volunteer Manager
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Marian Karr
From: Gina Clemmer (New Urban Research, Inc.) [info@urban-research.info]
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 12:18 PM
To: council@iowa-city.org
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When: April 21st and 22nd, 2005 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Note: This is a one day workshop. Please choose which date is
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Types of data collected in the Census and the American Community Survey
Differences among Summary Files 1-4 and when it's appropriate to use which data set
Learn what the 2003 American Community Survey (ACS) has to offer and the key differences between the ACS and the
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Accuracy issues and undercount rates
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Description of Census/ACS Geography
VVhat data is available at which geographies
VVhat to do when target area boundaries do not match Census geography
Analyzing change over time
Lesson 3: Extracting and Analyzing Demographic Data From the American Factfinder
How to efficiently extract local, disaggregated, custom Census data and 2003 American Community Survey data
Explore a wide range of variables including Income, Race, Language and Housing variables
Construct a Community Change Profile for a community of your choice using several core demographic variables
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Recommendations on ways to analyze Race/Ethnicity, Income, Housing and Population
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Common and helpful formulas for working with the data sets above
Lesson $: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
What is GIS, how is it commonly used
Downloading and working with many types of free shapefiles for your analysis
Working with ArcExplorer to create thematic maps
Creating maps online through American Factfinder
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Marian Karr
From: Burke, John G. [John G. Burke@who.eop.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 4:14 PM
Subject: Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
Dear State and Local Leaders:
Earlier today, President Bush was joined by Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada and President Vicente Fox of
Mexico at Baylor University to announce the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. For your
information, I have attached a two page outline of the partnership, its goals and objectives.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Toby Burke
Special Assistant to the President
Office of Intergovemmental Affairs
The White House
(202) 456-2896
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SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH AMERICA
"In a rapidly changing world, we must develop new avenues of cooperation that will make our open societies safer and more
secure, our businesses more competitive, and our economies more resilient."
Joint Statement by President Bush, Prime Minister Martin, and President Fox, March 23, 2005
> Today, President Bush, Prime Minister Martin of Canada, and President Fox of Mexico announced the Security and
Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Through the SPP, the United States, Canada, and Mexico seek to:
v' Establish a cooperative approach to advance our common security and prosperity.
¢' Develop a common security strategy to further secure North America, focusing on:
o Securing North America from external threats;
o Preventing and responding to threats within North America; and
o Streamlining the secure and efficient movement of legitimate and Iow-risk traffic across our shared borders.
v' Promote economic growth, competitiveness, and quality of life. Through cooperation and information sharing, the SPP
will work toward:
o Improving productivity;
o Reducing the costs of trade; and
o Enhancing the joint stewardship of our environment, facilitating agricultural trade while creating a safer and more
reliable food supply, and protecting our people from disease.
· The SPP is based on the principle that our prosperity is dependent on our security, and recognizes that our three great
nations are bound by a shared belief in freedom, economic opportunity, and strong democratic institutions.
· At the meeting, President Bush, Prime Minister Martin, and President Fox released Security and Prosperity Agendas to
further protect and secure North America from 21st Century threats and to increase economic opportunities for the people of
North America while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
· Following the meeting, and based on the content of the Security and Prosperity Agendas, each nation will establish
ministerial-level Security and Prosperity Partnership working groups. The working groups will:
o Consult with stakeholders (in the business sector, state and local governments, and non-governmental
organizations) in their respective countries;
o Set specific, measurable, and achievable goals and implementation dates;
o Identify concrete steps the governments can take to achieve these goals;
o Within 90 days (June 2005) report back to the Heads of Government with their initial report; and semi-annual
progress reports thereafter.
White House Office Of Communications
3~23~05
Areas of Focus and Responsibility
· The following U.S. working groups will be established:
Security working groups chaired by Secretary Chertoff and the Department of Homeland Security will address:
o External Threats to North America o Prevention/Response within North America
o Streamlined and Secured Shared Borders
Prosperity working groups chaired by Secretary Gutierrez and the Department of Commerce will address:
o Manufactured Goods o E-Commeme and Information o Transportation
o Energy and Communications o Environment
o Food and Agriculture Technologies OCT) o Financial Services
o Business Facilitation o Rules of Origin
Secretary Rice and the Department of State will work with the Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce to
integrate the work of the Security and Prosperity working groups, and ensure that it advances U.S. foreign policy goals and
enhances our strong relations with Canada and Mexico.
Relationship to Other Initiatives
· The SPP will complement, rather than replace, existing bilateral and trilateral fora and working groups that are performing
welD. It establishes leader-level priorities for ongoing and new trilateral and bilateral initiatives, giving existing efforts
additional momentum, and creating new programs and initiatives where necessary and appropriate.
· The SPP will enhance and strengthen our ongoing security efforts, such as the Smart Border Accord, the Border Partnership
Action Plan, and the Free and Secure Trade {FAST) Initiative.
· The SPP builds upon, but is separate from, our long-standing trade and economic relationships, and it energizes other
aspects of our cooperative relations, such as the protection of our environment, our food supply, and our public health. The
issues of immigration and trade disputes will be dealt with outside the SPP thru existing treaties and congressional action.
IIIIII
White House Office Of Communications
3/23105
Message
Marian Karr
[:rom: Burke, ,John (3. [John (3. Burke@who.eop.§o¥]
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 5:55 PM
Subject: White House Update
Dear State and Local Leader,
I have attached the following documents for your review:
]. White House Newsletter from the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and
2. Fact Sheet on the Social Security Trustees Report
If you have questions or comments, please do note hesitate to contact me at (202) 456-2896.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Toby Burke
Special Assistant to the President
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
The White House
(202) 456-2896
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3/30/2005
'Strengthening Social Security For Future Generations
"We do not need a band-aid solution for Social Security. We want to solve this issue now and forever. Putting off
real reform makes fixing the system harder and more expensive."
President George W. Bush, March 12, 2005
Today, Treasury Secretary Snow, Chairman Of The Trustees Report, Announced The Results Of The
2005 Annual Trustees Medicare And Social Security Report:
The Trustees' reports provide an objective presentation of the financial status of the trust funds.
> The Problems Facing Social Security Are Getting Closer, The Social Security report show that
Social Security cash flows peak in 2008 and turn negative in 2017, one year earlier than previously
projected. The trust fund itself will be exhausted in 2041, also one year earlier than previously
projected. The unfunded obligation, that is, the difference between the present values of Social
Security inflows and outflows (plus the trust fund), has increased to $11.1 trillion a permanent basis,
and $4.0 trillion over the next 75 years.
> Only Large Tax Increases Would Close This Gap. For those who believe that tax increases are the
solution to this dire problem the report shows that taxes would have to be raised immediately by 3.5
percentage points to make the system whole on a permanent basis.
Social Security Faces Real Problems That Must Be Addressed Today.
There Are More People Collecting Benefits. As the Baby Boom generation begins retidng in 2008,
there will be a dramatic rise in retirees who will be living longer. Social Security is a pay as you go
system that leaves workers with IOUs, not personal accounts.
Benefits Are Growing Faster Than Inflation. Today's 20-year-olds are promised benefits 40 percent
higher than seniors retidng today.
> Fewer Workers.Are Supporting Each Retiree. in 1950, there were 16 workers for every retiree.
Today, there are 3.3 workers for every beneficiary. By the time today's 20-year-olds retire, that number
will drop to 2 workers for every beneficiary.
> These Problems Signal A Looming Crisis. In 2008, the first Baby Boomers will begin to retire
putting added strain on the system. In 2017, the system will begin paying out more than the system
takes in. And in 2041, the trust will be insolvent. This will mean drastically higher taxes, massive new
borrowing or sudden and severe cuts in Social Security benefits. [
The President Has Laid Out Basic Principles That Must Guide Reform.
No Changes For Those Born Before 1950. Those who are at or neadng retirement will see no
changes to their Social Security benefits, but they too want to see the system strengthened for their
children and grandchildren. The President welcomes the wisdom of seniors, and he welcomes their
input on how to save Social Security for future generations
> We Must Fix Social Security Permanently. The President wants to fix Social Security once and for
all so that our children and grandchildren do not face these same problems.
No Increase In Payroll Tax Rates. Increasing the payroll tax rate would burden workers and harm
our economic strength.
Voluntary Personal Retirement Accounts Are An Important Part Of Comprehensive Reform.
> Personal Accounts Allow Younger Workers To Create A Nest Egg For Retirement That Can
Never Be Taken Away By The Government. Personal accounts allow younger workers to save a
portion of their payroll taxes in an account that they own and control.
> Voluntary Personal Retirement Accounts Give Younger Workers A Chance To Earn A Better
Return' On Their Money. If a young person earns an average of $35,000 a year during his or her
career and contributes the maximum amount to a personal account each year, he or she can expect to
have about a quarter million dollars saved by retirement.
> Personal Accounts Could Be Passed On To Children. Personal accounts will give workers an
opportunity to build a nest egg and pass on the wealth they have built up to their children.
> Personal Accounts Could Only Be Safely Invested. The accounts could be invested only in a
limited number of secure bond and stock index funds, including a life-cycle fund designed to protect
workers from sudden market changes on the eve of their retirement.
Strengthening Social Security for Future Generations
President Bush is traveling around the country to discuss
the importance of Social Security and the need to fix the system
for future generations of Americans. Social Security was one of
the great moral successes of the 20th century by providing a
critical fi~undation of income for retired and disabled workers
and the President wants to ensure this success continues.
For one-third of Americans over 65, Social Security bene-
fits constitute 90% of their total income, and the President
has assured Americans that he will not change the Social
Security system in any way for those born before 1950. Social
Security is sound for today's seniors and for those nearing
retirement, but it needs to be fixed for younger workers - our
children and grandchildren. The government has made prom-
ises it cannot afford to pay for with the current pay-as-you-go
system.
In 1950, there were 16 workers to support every one bene-
ficiary of Social Security, compared to today where there are
only 3.3 workers supporting every Social Security beneficiary. President George W. Bush shares a laugh with stage participants Frank
Paflin, right, and his daughter Amy during a Conversation on Strengthening
In 2008 - just three short years from now - baby boomers will Social Security at the Pease International Tradep0d Airp0rl, Wednesday,
begin to retire. And over the next few decades, people will be Feb. 16, 2005.
living longer and benefits are scheduled to increase dramati-
cally. By the time today's youngest workers turn 65, there will
only be 2 workers supporting each beneficiary. Under the cur-
rent system, today's 30-year-old worker will face a 27% benefit
cut when he or she reaches normal retirement age.
If we do not act to PLx Social Security now, the only solu-
tions will be dramatically higher taxes, massive new
borrowing or sudden and severe cuts in Social Security bene-
fits or other government programs. The fact is Social Security
will go broke when our young workers get ready to retire.
Every year we wait the problem becomes worse for our chil-
dren. President Bush has pledged to ~vork with Congress to
find the most effective combination of reforms. He will listen
to any good idea that does not include raising payroll taxes.
For more information regarding the President's Plan to
Strengthen Social Security please visit the White House web-
President George W. Bush and retiree Helen Lyons discuss Social Security site at www. whitehouse.gov.
during his visit to Shreveport, La., Friday, March 11, 2005. White House
photo hy Paul Morse
WHITE HOUSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER
262,000 Jobs Created in February - 21 Straight Months of Jobs Gains'
Over 3 Million Jobs Created Since May 2003
On March 4th, the government released
new jobs figures - and the data show steady
job gains. Payroll employment rose by
262,000 in February, and the economy has
created over 3 million jobs since May 2003.
We have seen steady jobs gains for each of
the last twenty-one months - and more
Americans are workiug than ever before.
The President has put forth an ambi-
tious agenda to ensure that America's
economy remains the most prosperous in
the world. To accomplish this, he has pro-
posed a three-pillar strategy, which
includes: restraining spending by the
Federal Government; working with
Congress to pass legislation that promotes
economic growth - including making his
tax cuts permanent; and reforming the
institutions fundamental to American soci-
ety, so that they can meet the realities of
our new century. While he recognizes these
are big goals, President Bush believes we
· have an obligation to do what Americans
have always done - build a better tomorrow
for our children and grandchildren.
Making a Difference for America's Youth
On March 7th. the President and Mrs. Laura Bush high-
lighted the need to volunteer to help children and teens
reach their full potential. The President and Mrs. Bush
believe every American has an opportunity to help children
and youth in their families and communities to avoid trouble
and lead more hopeful lives. Faith-based, community, and
volunteer organizations across the Nation are involved in
efforts to reach at-risk youth and get them involved in their
communities. The Federal government plays an important
role by pursuing policies that help the good works of these
organizations.
This fall, Mrs. Bush will convene the first-ever White
House Conference on Helping America's Youth. The
Conference will promote public awareness of the various
problems facing at-risk youth in our Nation, and it will bring
together policymakers, research experts, foundations, faith-
based and volunteer organizations, educators, coaches, and President George W. Bush talks with Kasey Stevenson and other students
parents to share examples of what is already working to as he signs autographs during a visit to an after-school classroom program
make a difference in the lives of young Americans, and to at the Providence Family Support Center in Pittsburgh Monday, March 7,
generate new ideas that can be used across the country. 2005. White House photo by Susan Sterner
MARCH 2005
W It I T E H O U S E I N '1' E R G O V E R N M E N T A L A F F A I R S N E W S L E T T E R
President Welcomes the National
Governors Association
On February 27th and ment." The President and the
28th, President Bush wel- governors are partners in our
comed to the White House great enterprise, and that
the Nation's Governors for a means we share great
State Dinner and a meeting to responsibilities. Together,
discuss issues facing the coun- we'll work to secure our
try. During their time together homeland, protect our envi-
the President outlined his sec- ronment, to strengthen our
ond term agenda and he looks economy. Together, we will
forward to continue workh~g work to ensure that every
with the Governors to address child gets a good education
these issues, and good health care. And
In his remarks the together, we'll work to make
President said, "When our sure that we care for those in
P~ii founders devised our federal our society who hurt and
system P, vo centuries ago, who need help. I'm proud of
they recognized, in Jefferson's our work together during the
words, that "our country is last four years. I look forward
too large to have all its affairs to working with you for the
~c~ri~ ~ ~ directed by a single govern- next four years.
President George W. Bush addresses America's governors during a state
dinner for the National Governors Association at the White House Sunday,
Eeh. ~, ~oo,. Wh.e .ouse ,ho,o hy P,., mrse
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WHITE HOUSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER
Catalyst Acting Company
Marian Karr
From: Shields, Jeffrey A (PFS) Ueffe~-shields@uiowa.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, Mamh 30, 2005 1:23 PM
To: council@iowa-ci~.org
Cc: Vicki Kr~ewski
Su~ect: Catalyst Acting Company
My colleagues and I are currently starting a new theatre company (Catalyst Acting
Company) in the Iowa City area. As a theatre company, we plan on focusing on performing
locally written scripts, fiction and non -fiction readings and other plays that aren 't
typically performed in the area but should be. We would like to be a sounding board for
new works and local writers that will not otherwise find audiences. Our long term goal is
to purchase a permanent space that can be used for numerous arts and cultural events.
After speaking with area arts organizations we would like to offer a place that could be
used for gallery showings for local artists who need a space to display their work.
Our current plans include offering a theatre education class developed in cooperation with
the University of Iowa Language, Literacy and Culture Ph.D. program for high school aged
area youth in the fall. Depending on the success of our initial class offerings, we
would like to expand our offerings to adults and younger children.
To better pursue these goals, we are making efforts to create cooperative ventures with
arts and cultural programs in the Iowa City community. We would also like to form an
alliance with the City of Iowa City to help with this endeavor. I would welcome any
thoughts or suggestions on the matter. If you are not the correct person to discuss this
with, please let me know who would be the best contact. Feel free to contact me by phone
or email to discuss this matter further. We look forward to increasing the synergy between
local arts and theatre groups with your help, and hope to discuss the possibilities of
working together to make this happen. Please do not hesitate to contact us in regards to
this matter.
Respectfully,
Jeff Shields
Tel: 319-688-5087
e-maih j e ffe~-shields~uiowa,edu
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Marian Karr
From: Tara Wood [isah@uiowa.edu]
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 12:29 PM
To: angie@assaultcarecenter, org; BKinnam; Bonnie Tigges; brian-fitzpatrick@uiowa.edu; b-rindels@lycos.com;
brynn-selser@uiowa.edu; bsmall@onmediaadsales.com; Carla Kem*; Chad Thomas; Charles Green;
cvincent@storycounty.com; daniel-babb@uiowa.edu; Daphne Willwerth; David Towle; DPhilli; Franklin, Liz
Ann; Hansen, Barb A; ICIU; James Erwin; Janet Lyness; Jason & Tracie Christensen; jessica-
taylor@uiowa.edu; Joey Matousek; joni-troester@uiowaedu; Julie Ann Wilkinson; Julie; Julie-
Englander@uiowa.edu; Karen Klouda; Laura Bergevin; laurie-haag@uiowa.edu; LeHew, Binnie; monica-
brasile@uiowa.edu; Oral, Resmiye; Sheriff Tom Sheets; Sue R DVIP; Terrill, Pam; turner@iawf, org; Ty
Coleman, Community Programmer; 'Tom Gill, Coralville City Council'; 'Captain Matt Johnson, ICPD';
'Captain Tom Widmer, ICPD'; 'Carol Thompson'; 'Chair Terence Neuzil'; 'Chief Barry Bedford, CPD'; 'Chief
RJ. Winkelhake, ICPD'; 'Henry Herwig'; 'lowaCity, City Council'; 'Jean Schnake, Coralville City Council';
'Jeff Barkhoff, CPI:)'; 'Joh Weihe, Coralville City Council'; 'John Lundell, Coralville City Council'; 'Johnson
County Attorney'; 'Johnson County Sheriff'; 'Lieutenant Jim Steffen'; 'Mayor Jim Fausett, Coralville'; 'Mike
Lehman'; 'Pat Harney'; 'Sally Stutsman'; Sarah Anthoney; Anne Wilson; Denise Gehling; Diane Funk;
Karen Slier; 'ShaenaStilley'; 'Donna Dorothy'; 'Karla Miller'; 'Lindsay Wolff'
Subject: Be a part of the Statewide Candlelight Vigil - Please Forward
National Day to End Sexual Violence
April 5, 2005
7:30 PM - Statewide Candlelight Vigil
Be part of the Statewide Candlelight Vigil to honor those affected by sexual assault and
display a lit or electric candle outside the door or in the window of your home at 7:30 PM on
Tuesday, April 5th.
Each candle represents the strength of victim/survivors, the support of their loved ones and
the power of healing.
To support services to victims/survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones through the work
of the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline, you may donate to the Rape Victim Advocacy Program by
clicking here or mailing to 320 S. Linn Street, lowa City, lA 52240.
4/4/2005
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! I April is Sexual Assault Aware,less Month and teal is the color for sexual assault awareness.
Itelp us get the word out m~d light up the state ... please forward this onto all in your contacts list, including
business and personah
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline
1.800.284.7821
The }..totline is housed at and staffed by the Rape Victim Advocacy Program in Iowa City, IA.
Tara Wood
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline Coordinator
Rape Victim Adw~cacy Program
320 S. l.inn Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
319.335.6015
isah(~uiowa.edu
"Oui" live,s' begin ~o end the &(v we become silent abou~ things that matter." Martin Lmher King
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Classes, Activities, Public Events for April, 2005
Cue Club every 8:00-5:00
Fitness with Collin every 8:30-9:30 Fitness with Collin every 5:30-6:30
Second Wind Ensemble every 9:00-11:00 Assistive Devices Apr 13 6:00-7:30
500 Cards every 9:00-12:00
Scanner Classes Apr 4 9:00, 10:00 &
11:00
Intermediate Yoga every 9:30-10:45 Cue Club every 8:00-5:00
The Book Worms Apr 4 9:30-11:00 Income Tax Aide every by appointment
Chair Fitness every 9:45-10:45 Strength Club every 8:30-10:00
French Literature every 10:00-12:00 Hew Hodzons Band every 8:30-10:30
Trips sign up every 11:00-12:30 Creative Clay every 9:00-12:00
The Book Worms ' Apr18 11:15-1:15 Beginning Yoga every 11:00-12:14
Orientation to Computers Apr 4, 11 12:00-1:00 Trips Sign-up every 11:00-12:30
Canasta/Hand-n-Foot every 12:00-3:00 Voices of Experience every 11:15-12:15
Line Dance with Bert every 12:30-2:00 Dine Around Club Apr 14 11:30-
Hormones Apr 18, 25 1:00-3:00 Bddge every 12:00-4:30
International Issues Apr 11 1:30-2:30 Quarter Notes Ensemble every 12:15-1:15
Jo Co Task Force Meet Apr 11 1:30-3:00 Voices of Experience every 1:00-2:00
Tang Ying Apr 18 1:30-3:30 Bingo Apr 7 2:00-4:00
AARP Mtg Apr 4 1:30-2:30 Swing Band Ensemble every 2:00-4:00
Tai Chi I Apr 11, 18, 25 2:00-3:00 Fearsome Four Ensemble every 2:15-3:15
Poe every 2:00-3:00 Intermediate Biking starts Apr 14 3:00
Municipal Electdc System Apr 4 2:00-4:00 Orientation to Computers Apr 28 6:00-8:00
Tai Chi II Apr 11, 18,25 3:15-4:15
Band Class every 5:30-6:30
Fitness with Collin every 5:30-6:30 Cue Club every 8:00-5:00
Beginning Yoga every 7:00-8:30 Quilting every 8:00-12:00
Garden Club Apr 8, 22 8:30-10:00
- e o CreativeClay every 9:00-12:00
Curriculum Committee Apr 1 10:00-noon
Cue club every 8:00-5:00 Lapidary every 10:30-11:30
Income Tax Aide every by appointment Hand-n-FooVCanasta every 12:00-4:00
Strength Club every 8:30-10:00
New Horizons Band every 8:30-10:30 Bookmaking Apr 22 1:00-3:00
Astromony every 10:00-12:00 Hormones Apr 22 1:00-3:00
Old Post Office Brass every 10:45-12:15 Working Stock market Apr 22 1:00-3:30
Cycling Clinic Apr 19 11:00-12:00 Cdbbage every 1:00-4:00
Quarter Notes Ensemble every 11:30-12:30 Mo Jo Dance Club apr 1, 15 1:30-3:00
Orientation to computem Apr 5, 12 12:00-I :00 Heraldry Lecture Apr 15 1:30-3:00
SCTV every 12:00-1:00 New Horizons Orchestra Apr 8 2:30`4:00
Bddge every 12:00-4:30 Tango Variations/IA Waltz Apr 22 2:30-4:00
bowting Apr 5, 20 1:00-3:00 Wdte Your Life Story Group Apr 1, 15 3:00-5:00
Voices of Experience every 1:00-2:00
Real Estate Apr 5,12,19 2:00-3:30
Asenjo Wdting every 2:00-3:30 Silver Singles Breakfast every 9:30-11:00
Senior Center Commission Apr 26 2:00-4:00 Medicare Drug Cards Apr 2 12:30-1:30
Fearsome Four every 2:15-3:15
Orientation to Computers Apr 26 6:00-8:00
NHB at the Englert Apr 24 3:00-4:00
- ~ - e o NHB Reception Apr 24 4:00-6:00
Beginning biking starts Apr 20 7:00
Quilting every 8:00-12:00
Cue Club every 8:00-5:00
Trailblazers hiking every 8:30-10:30
Fitness with Collin every 8:30-9:30 Eldercraft Shop Sale 20% off Red Hat Sweatshirts
Medication Review Apr 13 8:30-12:30
Ochs Painting every 9:30-12:00
Advanced Yoga every 9:30-10:45
Chair fitness every 9:45-10:45
Legal Counseling every by appointment
Meditation every 11:00-11:45 April, 2005
GK Chesterton Apr6, 13, 20 10:00-12:00
Orientation to Computers Apr 6, 13 12:00-1:00
Ochs Painting every 12:30-3:00 S M T W T F S
SHIIP Insurance Counsel every by appointment
Hormones Apr 20, 27 1:00-3:00 1 2
Scheib Pictographs/ Apr 20 10:00-11:00
Petrogyphs 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Heffner video Apr 13, 20, 27 1:00-4:00
Euchre every 1:00-4:00 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Tai Chi I every 2:00-3:00
SSRO Apr 13, 27 2:00-3:30 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Open Studio every 2:00-4:00
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Assistive Devices Apr 13 2:30-4:00
Tai Chi II every 3:15-4:15
SENIOR CENTER
PARTICIPATION SUMMARY
CALENDAR YEAR 2004
FISCAL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC YEAR 04
04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 TOTAL
SENIOR CENTER
PROGRAMS 408 413 790 531 1259 2629 699 268 669 785 658 1063 10,172
ACTIVITIES 1917 2289 2720 2617 2079 2110 2037 1087 2396 2803 2273 1943 26,271
CLASSES 285 694 1102 1110 576 412 311 422 673 693 715 326 7,319
MEETINGS 74 83 152 94 70 96 81 138 164 107 100 118 1,277
VOLUNTEERS 473 558 732 707 637 861 757 515 657 687 554 827 7,965
TOTAL SENIOR
CENTER 3157 4037 5496 5059 4621 6108 3885 2430 4559 5075 4300 4277 53,004
# DAYS OPEN 20 18 23 22 20 22 21 22 21 21 19 20 249
DAILY AVERAGE 158 224 239 230 231 278 186 110 217 242 226 214 213
NON-SENIOR CENTER
MEALS SERVED 2064 2189 2501 2340 2275 2307 2089 2063 2060 2164 1872 2218 26,142
AARP/VNA SERVICES 170 263 294 166 179 264 245 242 250 584 2593 225 5,475
MEETINGS 616 263 301 175 120 122 169 103 155 197 156 162 2,539
TOTAL NON-SENIOR
CENTER 2850 2715 3096 2681 2574 2693 2503 2408 2465 2945 4621 2605 34,156
SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPATION REPORT
SUMMARY BY FISCAL YEAR
FISCAL YEAR SENIOR CENTER SR DINING OTHER SVCES TOTAL
FY00 49,051 39,679 5,339 94,069
FY0'I 45,035 44,688 4,788 94,511
FY02 46,064 33,932 5,839 85,835
FY03 49,934 32,507 5,054 87,495
FY04 54,388 27,360 5,122 86,870
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From : Galenbeck, scott [AG] <Scott.Galenbeck~ag.state.ia.us>
Sent : Tuesday, April 5, 2005 3:40 PM
TO : "'boobooberr~hotmail.com'" <boobooberr~hotmail.com>
subject : Guide Dog Certification
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In response to your request for information, I looked for IOWa code provisions
regarding certification of guide dogs/service dogs. I found no Iowa state law
provision establishing a certification process for guide dogs, guide dog schools,
etc. I hope you find this information helpful.
Scott M. Galenbeck
Assistant Attorney General
state of Iowa
(515) 281-6658
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