Annual Infrastructure Report 2008, January 30, 2009

Major maintenance; health, safety, loss of use; and Americans with Disabilities Act deficiencies at the Capitol Complex and statewide for twelve agencies and divisions participating in the Vertical Infrastructure Program in collaboration with the Governor's Vertical Infrastructure Advisory Committee, including the Department of Administrative Services; the Department of Commerce, Alcoholic Beverages Division; the Department of Corrections; the Department of Cultural Affairs; the Department of Education, including Iowa Public Television and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services; the Department of Human Services; Iowa Law Enforcement Academy; the Department of Public Safety; Terrace Hill; Iowa Veterans Home and Iowa Workforce Development. The advisory committee meets on a monthly basis to review the progress of the work and to make recommendations on procedures and priorities. Additional information on major maintenance projects is available in the advisory committee's Tenth Annual Report to the Governor, dated December 15, 2008.

2008 Annual Report Capitol Planning Commission, January 2009

The Capitol Planning Commission is authorized under Chapter 8A.371—378 of the Code of Iowa. “It shall be the duty of the commission to advise upon the location of statues, fountains and monuments and the placing of any additional buildings on the capitol grounds, the type of architecture and the type of construction of any new buildings to be erected on the state capitol grounds as now encompassed or as subsequently enlarged, and repairs and restoration thereof, and it shall be the duty of the officers, commissions, and councils charged by law with the duty of determining such questions to call upon the commission for such advice. “The commission shall, in cooperation with the director of the department of administrative services, develop and implement within the limits of its appropriation, a five-year modernization program for the capitol complex. “The commission shall annually report to the general assembly its recommendations relating to its duties under this section. The report shall be submitted to the chief clerk of the house and the secretary of the senate during the month of January.” —Code of Iowa, Chapter 8A.373

Iowa Community Empowerment Newsletter, January 2008, Vol.9, no.1

Monthly newsletter for the Iowa Department of Public Health

The debates of the Constitutional Convention of the state of Iowa, assembled at Iowa City, Monday, January 19, 1857. Being a full and complete report of the debates and proceedings, by authority of the Convention; accompanied, for purposes of reference, by a copious index of subjects, and remarks of members thereon. W. Blair Lord, reporter.

The two volume record of the debates that occured during the thirty-nine days it took to draft the third constitution of the State of Iowa.

Sign of the Times, January 2009

Newsletter produced by Deaf Services Commission of Iowa

Highways and Your Land, January 2006

For most people, highway engineering, design and right of way acquisition are not of immediate concern. However, when you own or rent property that will be affected by highway construction, you begin to consider road building from a different and personal viewpoint Right of way is the land on which highways are built. The amount of land needed depends on the engineering standards that must be met for the type of highway that will be built or improved. This booklet will acquaint property owners, tenants and the public with the procedures the Iowa Department of Transportation follows in acquiring right of way for a highway. It is not a source of technical definitions or legal advice. Further, it is not intended to establish a legal standard.

2003 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2003

Iowa is a state rich in libraries, with 543 public libraries; more than 80 college and university libraries; and about 1,000 school libraries. Libraries enrich Iowa and support lifelong learning. The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries and improves library services for Iowans through its management of the Enrich Iowa program. In accordance with 2006 IOWA ACTS, Chapter 1180 (16)(6), the State Library of Iowa is pleased to submit this report on the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

FY07 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2008

Iowa is a state rich in libraries, with 543 public libraries; more than 80 college and university libraries; and about 1,000 school libraries. Libraries enrich Iowa and support lifelong learning. The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries and improves library services for Iowans through its management of the Enrich Iowa program. In accordance with 2006 IOWA ACTS, Chapter 1180 (16)(6), the State Library of Iowa is pleased to submit this report on the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

FY08 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2009

Iowa is a state rich in libraries, with 543 public libraries; more than 80 college and university libraries; and about 1,000 school libraries. Libraries enrich Iowa and support lifelong learning. The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries and improves library services for Iowans through its management of the Enrich Iowa program. In accordance with 2006 IOWA ACTS, Chapter 1180 (16)(6), the State Library of Iowa is pleased to submit this report on the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program.

your Ticket to Safety: Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness, January 16, 2001

This handbook has been prepared to complement the informational videotape, Your Ticket to Safety: Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness for Transit Professionals. The handbook also provides a personal and ready reference regarding bloodborne pathogens for public transit system personnel, including managers, drivers, mechanics, other employees and service providers. Additional copies of this handbook and the videotape are available through the Office of Public Transit.

Use of Iowa Public Libraries 2005, January 17, 2008

This report includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts and library visits in public libraries from 1995 to 2005

Use of Iowa Public Libraries 2006, January 17, 2008

This report includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts and library visits in public libraries from 1995 to 2005

Use of Iowa Public Libraries 2007, January 16, 2008

This report includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts and library visits in public libraries from 1995 to 2005

Footnotes, January-February 2003, Vol.27, no.1/2

Monthly newsletter of State Library