Clive named “River Town of the Year”

Clive is a western suburb of Des Moines, population about 17,500.  Clive is about a mile wide and eight or nine miles long, with a major stream – Walnut Creek – running through the center of much of the community.  [Click here for map of Clive.] “Walnut Creek is a defining element of the community,” said Molly Hanson, Iowa Rivers Revival Executive Director.  “Like other … Read more

Leadership through Advocacy.

Thanks to Jeff Bullock and the University of Dubuque for the opportunity to talk about leadership in the world of rivers.  Please take a moment and check out the post and interviews!

IRR is looking for the 2017 “River Town of the Year”

Iowa Rivers Revival is now accepting nominations for the 2017 “River Town of the Year.”  The deadline is January 6, 2017. This annual award recognizes and celebrates an Iowa town or city for outstanding efforts to reclaim river-fronts as anchors for economic development, recreation, and good ecological practices.  Cities are invited to apply for the award, or citizens may nominate their town. We are excited to … Read more

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