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Whether you want to improve a company’s bottom line or enhance a city’s roadways and parks, you can rely on ISU Extension. Our experts and resources help community and business leaders plan for and react to situations affecting their companies and communities — whether it’s recovering from a natural disaster, or learning to better control a chain of suppliers; securing government contracts, or enhancing the management skills of those serving nonprofit groups.
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CIRAS surveys western Iowa manufacturers about flood
To better understand the impact of the Missouri River flooding on manufacturers in the affected region, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) recently contacted manufacturing companies operating in the six-county Presidential Disaster Declaration Area that includes Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie, and Woodbury Counties.
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