COLLEGE SHOWS OFF GIS PROGRAM AT REGIONAL CONFERENCE

The cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems program at Iowa Lakes Community College was featured recently at a regional conference.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a combination of maps and databases that are used by natural resources experts and local government agencies to solve problems involving natural resources and land information.

Chad Goings, program instructor and coordinator, traveled to Sioux City in early October to be a part of the Siouxland GIS Users' Group Conference.  At the conference, Goings had the opportunity to show off the Iowa Lakes program, which is the only two-year, general focus GIS program in the state.

The conference gave Goings the opportunity to meet with several county government agencies which have a need for future employees or interns.