Community Economic Development Information

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
Study Measures Significance of Agriculture to Iowa Economy
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
As harvest takes place it is appropriate to note agriculture's impact not only on the the landscape, but on Iowa's economy. County by county economic impacts are available.

Staff

Diane Van Wyngarden-Community Development Program Specialist
Phone: 641-295-5757
Fax: 641-673-8551
Email: dvw@iastate.edu

Mary M. Weinand-Family Resource Management Program Specialist
Phone: 319/385-8126
Fax: 319/385-2617
Email: mweinand@iastate.edu

Clete Swackhamer-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 664-2730
Fax: (641) 664-2730
Email: swack@iastate.edu

Himar Hernandez-Community Development Specialist
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax:
Email: himarh@iastate.edu

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