261—212.1 (78GA,ch1174) Purpose. The vision Iowa board is charged by the Iowa legislature and the governor with establishing, overseeing and providing approval of the administration of the vision Iowa program and the community attraction and tourism program of the state of Iowa. The board will encourage and support creative projects that enhance the lives of Iowans throughout the state, will encourage and support visionary thinking in cities and towns and counties of all sizes and in all areas, and will leverage state money as heavily as possible to attract funds for these projects from other sources. The vision Iowa board will support projects that build on Iowa’s unique assets and values and expand the recreational, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities in the state.