What People are Saying about Great Places...

"Please know that a good time was had by all of us from Princeton (at the Iowa Great Places Conference). I appreciate all the planning and dedication that went into yesterday's production. The workshops were very entertaining and instructive. I was so charged by the day's activities that I couldn't settle down once I got back to Princeton. I think that means your committee accomplished its' goal."
-- Joyce Lund Mears

"We viewed this as a very worthwhile project — it allowed us to look at the mansion from different perspectives and establish a vision and a plan."
-- Jennifer Venema, Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf

"I would like to concur that this initiative is an undertaking well worth the effort. In Cascade, we feel Great Places has created an awareness that will lead to even greater initiatives for our 'Place.' We recorded our offer to air on our community access channel. The offer has elicited many positive comments from 'Place' members. I can say our council has taken steps to implement a portion of our offer already. We will forge on in Cascade. This progressive attitude makes us a winner already. Great Places played a role in creating this positive awareness. Although not chosen, Cascade has gained immensely.

In conclusion, I give the initiative an A+. Thanks so much for your efforts and the efforts of all associated with Great Places. I have a special admiration for the coaches and advisory board committee members and their volunteer efforts on behalf of the 'Great State of Iowa."
-- John J. Howard, Cascade

"Thank you for all your work on the ‘Great Places’ experience. Due to the efforts of Rose Schroder and Kate Gronstal (and others) we have a great power point presentation that can be used for other purposes. So we won also!"
-- Gayle M. Malmquist, Development Services Coordinator, City of Council Bluffs