Community Economic Development

Local Highlights

May 15, 2013

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2013 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1, 2013. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.

May 1, 2013

One fun-filled day of learning for children who are 6-14 years of age.  Are invited to register for the Safety Day Camp on Thursday, June 13.  Registration Deadline is Friday, May 17.

April 23, 2013

The 2013 Open Class Exhibit Building booklet and event listings, now available online!  The Allamakee Master Gardeners look forward to seeing you at the Fair.

April 23, 2013

The Allamakee Farmers Market is looking for local growers, producers, bakers and crafters for the upcoming Allamakee Farmers Market scheduled to begin on June 3.

 

Statewide Resources

  • ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.

  • Helping the College of Engineering and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carry out their land-grant university mission to improve the quality of life in Iowa by enhancing the performance of Iowa industry.

  • Program Builder is a tool where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

  • The CVC facilitates networking among small and medium size rural communities, sponsors policy analyses, engages communities in dialogue, and fosters discussion among rural and urban interests.

  • RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.

  • Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.

  • Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.

  • Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.

  • Provides opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their life, empowering them to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

  • Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.

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