Community Economic Development Information

Extension Offers Help When Making Financial Decisions
(Posted on 12/23/2008)
The current economy can make it difficult to stretch your dollar as far as you would like. The eXtension website provides many resources to help your family make wise financial decisions.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Offers Tips for Users of Geographic Information Systems on International GIS Day
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Observance of International Geographic Information Systems Day highlights resources available from ISU Extension for users of GIS computer software.

Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.

Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)

James E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.

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.

Staff

Sherry Ford-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-624-8616
Fax: 712-624-8228
Email: slford@iastate.edu

Steve Adams-Community Development Specialist
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-760-2610
Email: stadams@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

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.

Data for Decision Makers--Mills County (.pdf)
February 2000. 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)
September 1999. Contains information from the 1997 Census of Agriculture and from earlier ag censuses.
The Retail Trade Data for Decision Makers--Mills County (.pdf)
September 1999. Contains 1998 information profiling retail trade.
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.

415 Main, Suite 2
Malvern 51551
712-624-8616
xmills@iastate.edu