Speakers
Speaker | Date | Topic |
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Sarah Richardson, IJAG | Dec 12, 2024 |
IJAG
Presenter Bailey Carroll will be unable to participate so Sarah Richardson will give the program instead of introducing it. Margaret Reese will then introduce it. Four area high school students are still anticipated to participate.
Sarah will introduce the speaker and give an overview of iJag (Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (IJAG) partners with Iowa schools including Iowa City, to deliver career development programming including leadership training, career education, individualized guidance and employer engagement. The impact is a future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable plans for carreer and life, thanks to meaningful experiences with Iowa employers) while Bailey, who is the iJAG Specialist, will present the program. Bailey will also have some students in the program who will participate. |
Nate Kaeding | Dec 19, 2024 |
Hospitality, Dining and Development in Iowa City
Nate, who is an entrepreneur and partner in numerous restaurants and properties in the area, will talk about his group's effors in the restaurant and hospitality world as well as real estate development. Jim Conard will introduce Nate. This program is part of the Community and Economic Development series. |
No Meeting, Christmas Holiday | Dec 26, 2024 |
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No Meeting, New Year's Holiday | Jan 02, 2025 |
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Michelle Voss | Jan 09, 2025 |
UIHC Research on Alzheimer's
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Brent Stinski, Executive Director Pro Tem | Jan 16, 2025 |
Stories Project of Iowa City
An effort to create a national interactive museum in the UNESCO City of Literature to celebrate storytelling and inspire visitors of all ages to read. |
John Culshaw, University Librarian UI Libraries | Jan 23, 2025 |
TBD
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Rachel Zimmerman-Smith, Johnson County Attorney | Jan 30, 2025 |
Role of JC Attorney
Rachel will get a title to me soon. Program on the role of the JC Attorney. |
Dave Markward | Feb 06, 2025 |
From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America
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Gregory Carmichael, Professor | Feb 13, 2025 |
TBD
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Sarah Dawson, CEO Hawkeye Area Council | Feb 20, 2025 |
TBD
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Audrey Wiedemeier | Feb 27, 2025 |
The Bike Library
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Brad Kunkel, Sheriff Johnson County | Mar 06, 2025 |
TBD
The role of Sheriff in Johnson County, and responsibilities of the department. |
Katie Roche, Development Director ICPL Friends Fdn | Mar 13, 2025 |
Public Libraries Today (Title TBD)
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Allison Bates, Director & Ryan Bobst, NL Food Pant | Mar 20, 2025 |
North Liberty Community Pantry’s Planting New Roots Campaign
Allison is on the Board of Directors and Ryan Bobst is the Executive Director of the North Liberty Food Pantry. They will present on the organization's new facility, program expansion, meeting community needs, etc. |
Stefanie Bowers, IC Human Rights Commission | Mar 27, 2025 |
Purpose, Action, etc. (Title TBD)
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Shelly Maharry, Community Fdn. of JC | Apr 03, 2025 |
The Community Foundation's Partnership Role in Community and Economic Development in JC
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Eric Engelman | Apr 24, 2025 |
The State of Iowa's Start-Up Ecosystem, Where We're Going & Why It Matters
Eric is Board Chair of NewBoCo in Cedar Rapids, General Partner in ISA Ventures, Manager of Iowa Startup Accelerator Fund and a graduate of the Tippie College of Business recommended by Barb Thomas. His program on how and why our area has become such a strong one for entrepreneurs and start-ups. An economic and community program. Eric will be introduced by Barb Thomas. |