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
Local 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
- Older Iowans Data for Decision Makers
Community Sites
O'Brien County Elected Officials
O'Brien County Economic Development
O'Brien County Schools
Statewide Resources
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RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.
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Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.
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Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.
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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.
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Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.
