Iowa Congressman

Secretary LaHood

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Washington, Aug 7, 2009 - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham is pleased to announce that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will take part in a panel discussion during the 2009 Iowa Community Conference.

The Iowa Community Conference, an annual meeting for local leaders sponsored by Congressman Latham, will cover a range of topics designed to strengthen communities across Iowa.  Secretary LaHood will participate in a panel discussion on the opening day of the conference to discuss transportation policy and how local communities can work with the federal government to improve transportation.

“Secretary LaHood will offer the conference participants a wealth of expertise and insight into federal transportation issues, and I’m grateful that he’s agreed to attend,” Congressman Latham said. “The Iowa Community Conference is a great way to develop strategies to strengthen Iowa’s communities, and I invite local leaders to attend and take part in an informative and productive discussion.”  

Conference participants will attend sessions on the federal appropriations process, preparation for the 2010 census, federal resources available for water and waste projects and implementing green technology in municipal utilities.  Attendees must pay for their own lodging, but there is no charge to attend the conference.

The Iowa Community Conference has provided local leaders with valuable information and resources to improve their communities for more than 60 years, and Congressman Latham has sponsored the event since he was elected to Congress.

Congressman Latham’s office is accepting registrations for this year’s community conference, which will be held Sept. 15-16 in Washington, D.C.  To register, contact Michele Mustain in Congressman Latham’s Ames office at (515) 232-2885.  The registration form must be turned in by Sept. 4.