Monday, August 11, 2008
'Speak Up Iowa!' Sessions in Red Oak Today and Fort Dodge Tuesday
Rebuild Iowa Office Asks Residents to Turn Out for Third and Fourth 'Speak Up Iowa!' Public Input Sessions
(URBANDALE) — The Rebuild Iowa Office's third and fourth "Speak Up Iowa!" public input sessions will be held today in Red Oak and tomorrow in Fort Dodge. "Speak Up Iowa!" provides the public with the opportunity to give their input on the recovery and rebuilding process taking place across the state following this year's devastating storms and flooding.
In Red Oak, the "Speak Up Iowa!" session will be held at the Red Coach Inn at 1200 Senate Ave. In Fort Dodge, residents will be asked to gather at the Career Education Building, 330 Ave. M, on Iowa Central Community College's campus.
The input sessions initiate dialogue on the major issues facing the State of Iowa and provide an opportunity for official public and community involvement, with specific focus on gaining input for the RIO 45-day Report due Sept. 2. The session will include nine booths, each representing one of the nine task force areas. At these booths, residents will have the opportunity to voice their ideas and desires regarding the long-term recovery of their communities and the rest of the state.
The next Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission meeting is scheduled for Aug. 19 in Cedar Falls. RIAC is a 15-person, bipartisan commission whose members chair nine task forces focused on specific issues that will develop further recommendations to support the state’s strategic recovery and rebuilding process. The Commission reports to Lt. Governor Patty Judge, who is executive director of the Rebuild Iowa Office, which coordinates all state recovery activities. Major General Ron Dardis of the Iowa National Guard serves as the Commission's chairman.
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008
| What: | Rebuild Iowa Office holds third “Speak Up Iowa!” public input session. |
| Where: | Red Coach Inn 1200 Senate Ave. Red Oak, Iowa |
| When: | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2008
| What: | Rebuild Iowa Office holds fourth “Speak Up Iowa!” public input session. |
| Where: | Iowa Central Community College Career Education Building 330 Ave. M Fort Dodge, Iowa |
| When: | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008
| What: | Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission to hold its fourth meeting to discuss the state’s disaster and rebuilding efforts. |
| Where: | Holiday Inn Cedar Falls – University Plaza 5826 University Ave. Cedar Falls, Iowa |
| When: | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. |