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
Additional Resources:
Data for Decision Makers
Retail Data for Decision Makers
Agricultural Data for Decision Makers
Employment and Earnings Data for Decision Makers
Child and Family Data for Decision Makers
Social & Economic Trend Analysis (SETA)
Iowa Government
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Tourism
Links to Community Websites:
West Monona School
Burgess Health Center
City of Onawa
Whiting Community School
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto School
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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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.
