Community Action In Iowa-Annual Report, 2003

This report details the efforts of the community action network in Iowa.

End of Life Conversations, October 2003

A short course designed for adult study groups Prepared by the Curriculum Task Force of the End-of-Life Care Coalition of Central Iowa

Face the Facts: Topics to Discuss Now with Your Aging Parents, 2003

The The Eldercare Locator, a nationwide service funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging that links older consumers and their families to local aging services, produced this guide to help families “face the facts” about these important topics. The overview below addresses some key areas of concern, suggested questions to ask, and ways in which families might initiate conversations about these often difficult to discuss topics with their aging parents.

IPI Newsletter, July 2003

A quarterly newsletter produced by Iowa Prison Industries

IPI Newsletter, October 2003

A quarterly newsletter produced by Iowa Prison Industries

2002-2003 Iowa Prison Industries Annual Report, May 2003

Annual report of the Department of Corrections, Iowa Prison Industries.

2003-2004 Annual Report, May 2004

Annual report of the Department of Corrections, Iowa Prison Industries.

Iowa Public Library Statistics, 2003-2004

Public library statistics are taken from the annual survey. The statistics are used at the local, regional, state, and national levels to compare library performance, justify budget requests, track library data over time, assist in planning and evaluation, and provide valuable information for grants and other library programs. The annual survey collects current information from 543 public libraries about public service outlets, holdings, staffing, income, expenditures, circulation, services, and hours open. Furthermore, it helps provide a total picture of libraries on a state and nationwide basis. This report is authorized by law (Iowa Code 256.51 (H)). Each of the 50 states collects public library information according to guidelines established by the Federal State Cooperative System for public library data (FSCS). The information contained in the Iowa Public Library Statistics is based on definitions approved by FSCS. For additional information, contact Gerry Rowland, State Library, gerry.rowland@lib.state.ia.us; 1-800-248-4483.

Is it Time to Change Your Hat?, 2003

A one page informational sheet about skin cancer and the hat you wear. Sun Safety

Final Report for the Iowa Livestock Industry Waste Characterization and Methane Recovery Information Dissemination Project, 2003

The Iowa livestock industry generates large quantities of manure and other organic residues; composed of feces, urine, bedding material, waste feed, dilution water, and mortalities. Often viewed as a waste material, little has been done to characterize and determine the usefulness of this resource. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources initiated the process to assess in detail the manure resource and the potential utilization of this resource through anaerobic digestion coupled with energy recovery. Many of the pieces required to assess the manure resource already exist, albeit in disparate forms and locations. This study began by interpreting and integrating existing Federal, State, ISU studies, and other sources of livestock numbers, housing, and management information. With these data, models were analyzed to determine energy production and economic feasibility of energy recovery using anaerobic digestion facilities on livestock faxms. Having these data individual facilities and clusters that appear economically feasible can be identified specifically through the use of a GIs system for further investigation. Also livestock facilities and clusters of facilities with high methane recovery potential can be the focus of targeted educational programs through Cooperative Extension network and other outreach networks, providing a more intensive counterpoint to broadly based educational efforts.

State Library Update, October 2003

Quarterly State Library Update for patrons.

Integrated Farm/Livestock Management Demonstration Program, 2003

Farm/Livestock Management Demonstration Program produced by Iowa Departmment of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

City of Centerville, Auditor of State's Report on Reaudit, For the Period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004

City Audit Report - Reaudit

Special Investigation of Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Department of Facilities Planning & Management, For the Period February 3, 2003 through December 7, 2005

Other Audit Reports - Special Investigation

Great River Regional Waste Authority, Auditor of State's Report, For the Period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, and Selected Activity through June 30, 2005

Other Audit Reports