DeWitt 2030: Envisioning Opportunity
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| Schools are important for every community. Educating children provides a great social benefit to the entire community. Public Education provides an educated workforce and more intelligent future citizens. The City of DeWitt is located within the Central Community School District.
The Central Community School District services an area of about 8,300 people within Clinton County. The area of the Central Community School District is approximately 179 square miles and includes Low Moor, Welton, Grand Mound, and DeWitt. The Central Community School District consists of Ekstrand Elementary (grades PS-3), Central Intermediate School (grades 4-6), Central Middle School (grades 7-8), and Central High School (grades 9-12). The table (left) and graph (below) show enrollment in the Central Community School District by year: 
In 2011, there was a major expansion to the school property at 425 E 11th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742. This project made it possible for Central Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools to share a single location on the 11th Street property. Even with the additions, Ekstrand Elementary School remains at 1140 15th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742. The Central Performing Arts Center, or CPAC, is a performance venue built as a part of the 2011 Central Community building project. Many cultural and artistic events are held in the Central Performing Arts Center each year. The public input session for this plan identified the Central Performing Arts Center as a valuable cultural and artistic commodity within the DeWitt community that is worth promoting. Public input has also called for increased marketing of local community artistic and social events. Artistic and cultural events should be advertised so that the entire community may take part in the events. There are 16 school bus routes which help students travel to and from school. The Central Community School District is also one of the largest employers within the City of DeWitt, with approximately 245 employees. Efforts should be made to ensure that students are receiving a strong and diverse education. Athletics and the arts should not be neglected within the curriculums. St. Joseph Catholic School has been a private school within the City of DeWitt since 1863. Classes are offered from preschool through 8th grade. Having a private school within the City of DeWitt is beneficial; it provides more education choices for the community and allows parents and students to select the school which is best suited to them.
Implementation Plans are only constructive if they are implemented. In order for the community to make positive change, the policies and plans discussed in this plan will need to be carried into practice. A sincere effort is required to make a significant positive change within the community. Goals and Objectives The goals and objectives set forth in this plan should be considered a guide to future growth and development, rather than a set of requirements. Not completing all or some of the goals and objectives should not necessarily be thought of as a failure on the part of the City of DeWitt’s elected or appointed officials. There are many obstacles and impediments that will hinder the completion of some or all of the goals and objectives listed. One of the greatest obstacles is the availability of funds. There will not always be enough funds in the budget in order to finance any or all of the goals and objectives outlined. Unexpected costs frequently arise and use important public funds. This can lead to less available money to complete the proposed objectives. Difficult choices will have to be made as to how funds should be best distributed among the many needs of the City of DeWitt. There is also a chance that there will be significant change from what is expected in the comprehensive plan. Dramatic changes to the City of DeWitt’s economy, infrastructure, and population may dramatically change the importance of certain issues and objectives over others. Such changes may also create new issues that require more immediate attention than those outlined within this plan or eliminate the need to address certain objectives altogether. The goals and objectives provided serve as an ideal plan for development. The City of DeWitt should keep the stated objectives in mind as it creates future policies and programs. It is expected that following the proposed objectives will make the City of DeWitt a better place to live and work. Tables outlining the proposed goals and objectives follow:
Intergovernmental Collaboration Collaboration with other entities is critical for the successful implementation of this plan. Collaboration between governments as well as with private entities will be a major factor in how the plan is implemented. The City of DeWitt will struggle to implement all of the objectives and attain its goals without seeking additional help or funds. The efforts set forth in this plan require effort from several different government and private entities. Local The City of DeWitt government will have to cooperate with the Clinton County government as the City of DeWitt continues to expand and grow. Annexations will likely be required to expand the City of DeWitt. Collaboration with Clinton County can help make the annexation process as simple as possible. One of the most helpful intergovernmental organizations in the DeWitt area is the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA). This organization coordinates projects and policies between the areas within Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson Counties. ECIA focuses on addressing issue related to community development, economic development, housing assistance, employment and training, and transportation and planning. Working with the ECIA may help the City of DeWitt address the issues that many other local communities are struggling with as well. State The state of Iowa has outlined many practices for developing the best possible comprehensive plan. This plan was created with special attention to smart planning principles and local comprehensive planning and development guidelines, outlined in Iowa State Code Chapter 18B. In this way, the new plan has been developed in collaboration with state planning guidelines. Federal There are many federal government guidelines, policies, and funding opportunities that should be followed and pursued. Accordance with federal guidelines can help to provide the best possible policies for the implantation of this plan. Federal funds will be a significant help in achieving the financial means to carry out many of this plans goals and objectives. Private Entities Collaboration will be required with local private agencies. One of the major private organizations related to urban planning within the City of DeWitt is the DeWitt Chamber and Development Co., or DCDC. This organization is dedicated to advancing the interests of local businesses, industries, and the City of DeWitt community. Coordination with this agency can help ensure that local policies are working in the interests of the local economy. Conclusions This plan proposes policies based on current conditions and expectations for the City of DeWitt’s future growth and development. As conditions change over time, the plan will need to be updated and altered. Statistics and figured should be updated as regularly as they become available in order to keep the information of the plan current. The purpose of this plan is to lay the foundation for the City of DeWitt to become the best possible place to live and work. Proper implementation of the plan will lead to successful and responsible growth that will adequately meet future needs. With this plan as a guide, it seems certain that the City of DeWitt will continue to be a crossroads to opportunity. APPENDIX A 
APPENDIX B 
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