Action Plan: For implementing the recommendations of the Iowa Governor's Pre-White House Conference on Library and Information Services, April 30, May 1 and 2, 1991 and the White House Conference on Library and Information Services, July 9-13, 1991

This report includes the objectives, implementation responsibilities and target dates recommended and passed by the delegates to the Iowa Governor's Pre-White House Conference on Library and Information Services (April 30-May 2, 1991) or the White House Conference on Library and Information Services (July 9-13, 1991. Text of the relevant recommendations is included for each objective.

1980 Census of population & housing: Iowa by place. Report 1A, Population characteristics, 1982

As with the 1970 Census, the U.S. Department of labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has compiled a series of special reports for the use of program managers and other social scientists concerned with human resources. These reports. which were designed cooperatively by federal, state and local government research staff, include much unpublished data from the 1980 Census Summary Tape Files. The reports in this series cover not only all of the major government and census designated geographic areas in the United States, but also the unique administrative areas that concern program managers.

Housing in Iowa, 2006

Profile of statistics about housing stock in Iowa.

Housing in Iowa, 2007

Profile of statistics about housing stock in Iowa.

Housing in Iowa, 2008

Profile of statistics about housing stock in Iowa.

Housing in Iowa, 2009

Profile of statistics about housing stock in Iowa.

Housing in Iowa, 2011

Profile of statistics about housing stock in Iowa.

A Comparative Study: Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act & An Overview of Assistance Animal Laws of Select States, April 18, 2010

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and govern the use of service or emotional support animals in places where pets may not be permitted. However, courts have been struggling with how to define and treat animals that qualify for protection under each law. This has created confusion as to what rights and duties are owed disabled persons and the animals that live with or accompany them. This essay attempts to clarify these two federal laws with regard to service or emotional support animals and the differing parties‘ rights and interests. It also includes an overview of select state laws that govern assistance animals of all types and our recommendations for enhancing the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

The State of Iowa Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development: Annual Action Plan, 2016

The state of Iowa must submit to HUD a Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a 5-year plan to address housing and community development needs. The 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan was submitted to HUD in 2015 and outlines the state of Iowa’s goals for the 5-year period. The state’s Consolidated Plan includes goals and proposed activities under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

Analysis and Forecast of Housing Needs in Iowa Technical Report, January 22, 2013

The research and analysis summarized in this report prepared by Gruen Gruen + Associates (“GG+A”) provides an information base about population, household, housing, and employment conditions and trends affecting the current and future housing needs of Iowans. It also provides a synthesis of how the housing needs of Iowans have changed over the past decade and how needs are likely to continue to change over the present decade (2010-2020), given forecast employment and population growth in Iowa.

2012 Iowa Housing Study: Executive Summary, January 22, 2013

The 2012 Iowa Housing Study was undertaken by the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) to better understand the housing needs of Iowans. The study combined rigorous quantitative research using 2010 U.S. Census and other data sources with an extensive public participation process contributing qualitative input. The quantitative research component provides an analysis of population, household, housing, and employment conditions and trends affecting the current and future housing needs of Iowans.