The Raising Arrows Homeschool Co-op visited the Griffieon Family Farm on September 11, 2014. It was cold – but the kids didn’t seem to mind! The chickens, turkeys, horses, buildings and machinery captivated the class. They even enjoyed a little free time in the field! The sights, smells and feel of life on a farm create memories and help children (and adults) make connections to the world around them. The Griffieons have hosted countless field trips over the years, educating kids about land use, inspiring young minds and having fun in the process!
Do you have ideas or suggestions for Land Use Bulletin articles? Are there issues, improvements, or events happening in your community that require action, deserve recognition, or could use publicity? Do you have a community success story you’d like the rest of Iowa to know about? Please share your thoughts, ideas and news with us, send an email kfoi@1000friendsofiowa.org!
1000 Friends of Iowa’s co-founder and Interim Executive Director, LaVon Griffieon, appeared on River to River to discuss various land use issues facing Iowa. Click here to listen to the interview and to read the accompanying article.
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will host an additional public comment open house on Wednesday, October 29 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., at the MPO office located at 420 Watson Powell Jr. Parkway, Suite 200 in downtown Des Moines. Comments on the plan will be accepted through Wednesday, November 19 and can be emailed to info@dmampo.org. Read the draft long-range transportation plan, Mobilizing Tomorrow, on the MPO website here.
