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IoWa VaLLey SCeNIC byWay
GoaLS

1. Promote the unparalleled story of the IVSB through
its designation as a National Scenic Byway.

2. Stimulate the local economy in positive ways while
preserving the quality of life for residents along the
Corridor�
3. Work to strengthen nationwide awareness of the
IVSB by fostering marketing efforts. [or]

4. Strengthen nationwide awareness in the IVSB by
encouraging marketing strategies among local
communities and partners� IOWA VALLEY SCENIC BYWAY
5. Preserve, maintain, and interpret the resources VISION STATEMENT
that contribute to the intrinsic qualities of the IVSB.
To promote national awareness of the extraordinary resources
6. Encourage authenticity and respect for the
traditional communities along the IVSB. of the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway while protecting its diverse
cultural, historical, and scenic assets. With the meandering
7� Create a framework with multiple partnerships for
the future community support, enhancement, and Iowa River as its ever present backdrop, the Byway is
stewardship of the IVSB. envisioned as a path that interweaves the incomparable

8. Create a unifying thematic framework for culture-history and complementary stories of the Amana
interpretation of the IVSB’s intrinsic qualities. Colonies National Historic Landmark and the Meskwaki Nation
9. Develop wayshowing and wayfinding itineraries to tribal settlement with other rural ethnic enclaves within the
strengthen the visitor experience along the IVSB. Corridor.

10. Encourage the thoughtful placement of new
roadway alignments and a sensitive design of new
engineering and landscape developments.

11. Preserve particularly vulnerable and high priority
historic structures, sites, natural resources, and
landscapes through a broad array of conservation
and preservation options�