Community Economic Development Information

ISUE Online Newsletters

On-line statewide newsletters.
(Posted on 2/26/2008)
ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. So if you are looking for a newsletter you came to the right place.

Western Iowa Travel Site

Western Iowa Travel Site
(Posted on 1/10/2008)
Looking to expand your horizons and doing a little exploring? Why not do it in your own back door. This resource is a great place to get information for everything from the Iowa Great Lakes to the Loess Hills. Just click the blue text above for more information.

Woodbine Economic Development Meeting Handouts
(Posted on 7/5/2007)
Steve Adams, ISU Extension Economic Development Field Specialist, presented a research report to interested Woodbine residents. This report covered retail sales trends as well as other demographic data that put Woodbine in a positive light. To see the report first hand, select the blue text above.

Seta

Office of Social and Economic Trend Analysis
(Posted on 7/3/2007)
Mission: We collect, analyze, interpret and disseminate information on social, economic, and demographic trends in support of community and regional analysis. To learn more select the SETA icon to the side.

Loess Hills Scenic Byway

Loess Hills Scenic Byway
(Posted on 5/9/2007)
The Loess Hills Scenic Byway and the Iowa Great River Road received the national designation because of their scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archeological and recreational qualities. Select the image to learn more.

HCDC

Harrison County Develoment Corp.
(Posted on 5/9/2007)
Economic development and progress in Harrison County is the goal of HCDC, but to achieve this goal many partners need to work together. When communities, leaders and volunteers work together much can be accomplished. To discover more about the role of HCDC select the blue text or the image to the side.

Staff

Steve Adams - Communities and Business Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 623-5521
Fax:
Email: stadams@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

Towns Selected for 2012 Community Visioning Program
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
Twelve Iowa communities have been selected to participate in the Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2012: Calmar, Center Point, Chariton, Colo, Dyersville, Manning, Paullina, Perry, Rock Valley, Schaller, Tripoli and Villisca.
Farmland Value Reaches Historic $6,708 Statewide Average
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
Average Iowa farmland value is estimated to be $6,708 per acre, an increase of 32.5 percent from 2010, according to results of the Iowa Land Value Survey conducted in November. This is the highest percentage increase ever recorded by the Iowa State University annual survey.
ISU Extension and Outreach Works with Citizens to Chart a Course for Maquoketa's Future
(Posted on 12/5/2011)
The Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce and Office of Economic Development has partnered with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Community and Economic Development (CED) unit for a two-year project to develop a vision for Maquoketa’s future.
Registration Open for Rural Entrepreneurs Summit
(Posted on 11/2/2011)
Registration is open for Rural YES (Young Entrepreneur Summit) Nov. 9 in Ames. Summit sponsors include the Community Vitality Center, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the U.S. Small Business Administration and USDA Rural Development.

Resources from ISU Extension

  • Harrison Co. Extension
    304 East 7th Street
  • Logan, Iowa 51546-1351
  • (888) 644-2105 (outside of Logan)
  • csgorham@iastate.edu