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
Local Highlights
ISU/ Mills County Extension to Communities helps organizations and local governments develop and build their capacity to make Iowa communities better places to live and work.
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Data for Decision Makers--Mills County (.pdf)
Contains data on population demographics, education, farming, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics. -
The Agricultural Data for Decison Makers--Mills County (.pdf)
information from the Census of Agriculture and from earlier ag censuses. - The Retail Trade Data for Decision Makers--Mills County (.pdf)
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SETA
Office of Social and Economic Trend Analysis at Iowa State University.
Official Mills County Website
This website is maintained by the county government and features links to county offices and information.
Statewide Resources
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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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RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.
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Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.
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Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.
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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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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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Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.
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See all the resources ISU Extension offers for to help you manage your farm business.
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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.
