Tag: Iowa

Podcast: Civil Rights & Racial Equity with Joshua Barr, Des Moines, IA

Joshua Barr Director of Civil and Human Rights City of Des Moines, IA LinkedIn | Twitter Breaking bread, building bridges. Joshua Barr, Director of Civil & Human Rights at the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to discuss his work with the City, including his Emmy Award-winning documentary. He talked about the engagement … Continued

Podcast: Equity and Engagement with Manisha Paudel, Des Moines, IA

Manisha Paudel Equity Coordinator City of Des Moines, Iowa LinkedIn | Twitter Inequity eliminator. Manisha Paudel, Equity Coordinator for the City of Des Moines, Iowa, joined the podcast to talk about implementing racial equity work and engaging with the community. She shared her career path doing equity and engagement work as well as how she … Continued

Podcast: Managing as a Team in Iowa City with Geoff Fruin & Ashley Monroe

Geoff Fruin City Manager Iowa City, IA LinkedIn | Twitter Ashley Monroe Assistant City Manager Iowa City, IA LinkedIn | Twitter Can’t be neutral on a moving train. Two members of the leadership team in Iowa City, IA joined the podcast to talk management, recruitment and their path to public service. Geoff Fruin, City Manager, … Continued

Podcast: The Shrink Smart Project – Managing Population Loss in Rural Communities

Kimberly Zarecor Associate Professor Architecture Iowa State University Bio | Website Sara Hamideh Assistant Professor Community & Regional Planning Iowa State University LinkedIn | Website Eric Davis Assistant Professor Computer Science Iowa State University Preserving quality of life in shrinking Iowa cities. A grant from the National Science Foundation is exploring how communities can protect … Continued

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Bainbridge Island, WA

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past two weeks, ELGL members and friends took part in ELGL City Hall Madness, narrowing the field from 64 to this week as we head into the Sweet Sixteen. Vote in the head-to-head match-ups to determine which city hall advances to the Elite Eight. Voting ends at midnight EST on February 17. Follow along and … Continued

College Place, WA vs. Durham, NC

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past two weeks, ELGL members and friends took part in ELGL City Hall Madness, narrowing the field from 64 to this week as we head into the Sweet Sixteen. Vote in the head-to-head match-ups to determine which city hall advances to the Elite Eight. Voting ends at midnight EST on February 17. Follow along and … Continued

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