Community Economic Development Information

Local News

Empowering Adair County Foundation grants program
(Posted on 2/12/2008)
Learn about what the Empowering Adair County Foundation is and how much they have done for Adair County. Next application deadline: January 15, 2009.

Adair County Community Resource Directory

Adair County Community Directory
(Posted on 9/28/2006)
Check-out the new community directory. The Adair County Community Directory has been updated with important information from Child Care to a listing of Important Phone Numbers that everyone should have at easy reach.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Offers Tips for Users of Geographic Information Systems on International GIS Day
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Observance of International Geographic Information Systems Day highlights resources available from ISU Extension for users of GIS computer software.

Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.

Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)

James E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.

Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

Events

Communities

11/23/2009 Horizons

More Communities events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Abbie Gaffey-Community and Economic Development Field Specialist
Phone: 712-263-4697
Fax: 712-263-3366
Email: agaffey@iastate.edu

Steven Adams-Communities Field Specialist
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: stadams@iastate.edu

Lynn Adams-Communities Field Specialist
Phone: 641-322-3184
Fax: 641-322-3184
Email: adamsml@iastate.edu