25 Iowa communities selected for Horizons program
Twenty-five Iowa communities have been selected for the Horizons Community Leadership Program to Reduce Poverty. Iowa State University Extension delivers the program with funding from the Northwest Area Foundation.
The communities are Allerton, Alta, Bedford, Chariton, Corydon, Ellsworth, Elma, Grand Junction, Greenfield, Humeston, Keosauqua, Lake City, Mapleton, Morning Sun, Olin, Oxford Junction, Pomeroy, Rockford, Sac City, Scranton, Seymour, Wapello, Waukon, Woodbine and Wyoming.
“The Horizons program will help rural communities who are ready to commit to positive change,” said ISU Extension specialist Ruth Freeman, program director. “They’ll receive training and resources about leadership, poverty reduction, community development, visioning and strategic planning. The program continues through summer 2008.” (/horizons/inside/news.html)
For more information go to /horizons/ or contact Rhonda Christensen, Buena Vista County Extension Office, 712-732-5056.
Kick-Off Meeting (printable flyer)
Study Circle Registration Form
Horizons – is offering free local leadership training to residents of ALTA who are willing to take time to learn and be involved. Be part of a process that is proven to make a difference in the communities where citizens say YES. Call or e-mail the county Extension office today to register, 712-732-5056 or rchris@iastate.edu
The Next Step!!
Alta is preparing for the next phase of the Horizons program – LeadershipPlenty®. Organizers are recruiting citizens interested in receiving 30 – 40 hours of leadership training. They hope to involve people from a cross-section of the community – of varying ages, involvement in community, and personal understanding of community issues. The training will be held at the Alta Community Center, Thursday evenings, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., April 19 – June 14.
LeadershipPlenty® Registration Form
LeadershipPlenty® Poster