Community and Economic Development Program Builder is a web-based marketplace 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.

Program Builder provides you with the tools to construct personalized service agreements with Economic Development Service providers. Programs include services for economic development, leadership, government, governance, landscape revitalization, community visualizing, downtown restoration, parks, transportation, workshops, local government, geodatabase, nonprofit agencies, leadership and management.

Local information sessions on how to use the Program  Builder tools are being planned in all 100 county extension districts. Check the schedule

Northeast Iowa Community Development Conference
A conference on Small Towns Looking Toward the Future on Sept. 3 in Independence attracted nearly 100 participants. Visit the conference web site for information on the presentations.

Community Matters Newsletter
Check current and back issues for updates on ISU Extension Community and Economic Development programs

Web Sites for Communities

Community Data
Regional Capacity Analysis Program (ReCAP), CD-Dial, Data for Decision Makers, Future Talk, Retail Trade Analysis, Child and Family Health Profiles.