Why Descom Burlington Iowa Arrests Are Making Headlines Everywhere - Away State Journal
DESCOM is short for Des Moines County Communications. DESCOM was created in 2014 by the various public safety entities in the county to serve the citizens and Police and Fire departments of Des Moines county.
The Iowa Profile serves as a comprehensive data resource, offering policymakers and community leaders valuable insights across various domains such as housing, public health, safety, transportation, education, quality of life and economy.
“The Iowa Profile is essential for making data-driven decisions and taking a holistic approach to community development,” said IFA and IEDA Director Debi Durham. The tool is available for public use and provides essential information for designing strategic solutions to foster opportunities for Iowans, communities and businesses to thrive.
Iowa has a land area of 55,853.7 square miles and a water area of 419.1 square miles. It is the 23rd largest state by area. Iowa is bordered by Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.
The Iowa Profile serves as a comprehensive data resource, offering policymakers and community leaders valuable insights about housing, public health, safety, transportation, and demographics in Iowa.
The Iowa Profile serves as a blueprint for other states seeking to implement similar data-driven tools. Its modular design and customizable dashboards make it highly replicable, adaptable to the unique needs and contexts of different regions.
Census data for Iowa (pop. 3,241,488), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.
Iowa is currently ranked 41st in the United States for its economic performance. This rank is a backward-looking measure based on the state’s performance (equal-weighted average) in three important performance variables shown below.
