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Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop →

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement →

Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop →

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement →

Thursday, April 23, 1-hour webinar featuring Sullivan County, N.H., Facilities Director John Cressy describing the county's $3.4 million biomass CHP system. Free webinar sponsored by Hurst Boiler. Register now... Randy Rodgers Publisher & Executive Editor Sustainable City Network • www.sCityNetwork.com 801 Bluff St. • Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563-588-3853 For Leaders in Government, Education & … Continue reading The Benefits of Biomass Combined Heat & Power →

April 28-29, 4-hour online course examining cooling tower fundamentals including basic design details and heat transfer, followed by discussion of chemistry and water treatment issues. Instructed by Brad Buecker and Raymond Post, P.E. $299. Learn more... Randy Rodgers Publisher & Executive Editor Sustainable City Network • www.sCityNetwork.com 801 Bluff St. • Dubuque, IA 52001 • … Continue reading Cooling Water Solutions for Power Plant Professionals →

Thursday, April 30, 1-hour webinar featuring Grant Hayzlett, who has worked with more than 100 civic projects involving signage, furniture and interactive elements that all work together to illustrate and promote a community's civic brand. Free webinar sponsored by National Sign Plazas. Register now... Randy Rodgers Publisher & Executive Editor Sustainable City Network • www.sCityNetwork.com … Continue reading Designing Wayfinding Systems that Extend Your Civic Brand →