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
Communities and Business Links
Data for Decision Makers for Dallas County
- Population Profile
- Agriculture Data
- Retail Data
- Employment and Earnings
- Child and Family
- Older Iowans
Dallas County - courthouse website
Communities
Statewide Resources
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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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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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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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RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.
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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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Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.
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See all the resources ISU Extension offers for to help you manage your farm business.
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Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.
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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.
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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.
