Careers in Aviation, January 4, 2008

From being a pilot or mechanic to designing aircraft and airports, a wide range of career opportunities exists in aviation. In Iowa, several formal aviation education programs are available that can lead to careers in aviation. If you know of someone who is interested in a career in aviation, point them to the following training resources…right here in Iowa!

Careers in Aviation, May 4, 2011

From being a pilot or mechanic to designing aircraft and airports, a wide range of career opportunities exists in aviation. In Iowa, several formal aviation education programs are available that can lead to careers in aviation. If you know of someone who is interested in a career in aviation, point them to the following training resources…right here in Iowa!

Marsh rainbow arch bridges in Iowa, 1997

The Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge is a patented bridge design by James Barney Marsh, a graduate of Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now Iowa State University). Around the turn of the 20th Century, reinforced concrete was introduced in Iowa as an important new bridge construction material. Marsh used the new technology to encased steel truss arches in concrete to produce a sturdy yet esthetic arch bridge. This booklet touches on the important aspects of Marsh's life, business and industrial contributions.