ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.
Community Economic Development
About Cherokee County
- Data For Decision Makers
- Retail Data For Decision Makers
- Agricultural Data For Decision Makers
- Employment & Earnings Data For Decision Makers
- Older Iowans Data For Decision Makers
- Community & Economic Development Program Builder (A web-based marketplace where community leaders can review & make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting, & educational programs that will improve the quality of life in their community.)
- ReCAP - Regional Capacity Analysis Program (detailed statistics of data in agriculture, employment & income, population, public services, and retail trade)
- 2010 Census Data
- Demographic Profiles of Iowa Counties and Cities (These profiles describe characteristics of the local and state population based on results from the 2010 Census. They include demographic data on age, race, ethnicity, household composition, housing occupancy, and housing tenure.)
- Iowa Agricultural Statistics
- State Data Center of Iowa (Population, housing, business & government statistics about Iowa)
- USDA Census of Agriculture
- Economic Research Service State Fact Sheets - USDA (population, employment, income, farm characteristics, & farm financial indicators)
- Community Vitality Center
Other Resources in our County
Statewide Resources
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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.
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RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.
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Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.
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Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.
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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.
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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.
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Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.
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See all the resources ISU Extension offers for to help you manage your farm business.
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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.
