Community Economic Development

Local Highlights

Childrens Health Fair
April 3, 2013

Learn how to be a "Super Health Hero!"

ISU Extension & Outreach
March 20, 2013

Applications are currently being accepted.

September 25, 2012

Will you resolve to lose weight, eat better and exercise more in the new year?  Here are some ideas that might help!

State Fair Bound!
August 8, 2012

Find news articles detailing all the action, awards and ribbons from the 2012 Fremont County Fair!

Hilary Seo
June 25, 2012

Keeping your keepsakes in shoeboxes, plastic bags and old photo albums? Hilary Seo, head of preservation for university libraries, has better ideas.

Statewide Resources

  • ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.

  • 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.

  • RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.

  • Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.

  • Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.

  • See all the resources ISU Extension offers for to help you manage your farm business.

  • 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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