Client or Primary Investigator: Samantha Zuhlke, Assistant Professor, School of Planning and Public Affairs

Project Manager: Cassidy Branch

Project Start: April 17th, 2024

Project Description: This community engagement project consists of hosting listening sessions with immigrant/refugee groups to ascertain tap water concerns and sources of information within these groups. The project will produce recommendations for Polk County and the Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) to a) address drinking water behavior among these groups and b) build relationships with these communities.

Services Provided: Focus Group, Transcription, and Coding