Community Economic Development Information

Local News

Community Foundation of Plymouth County Grant Application
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of the local area. This foundation was created in 2005 to provide support for community betterment projects in Plymouth County. Since 2005 this foundation been giving to the people of Plymouth County by grantmaking.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 12
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Listen to interviews about corn planting progress, high grain costs and livestock producers, Iowa’s racial and ethnic makeup, and more.

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 5
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Listen to interviews about patience during planting season, La niña and corn and soybean yield, farm sector prosperity and the rural economy, and more.

Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.

Staff

Carol Schneider-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-546-7835
Fax: 712-546-7837
Email: caroljo@iastate.edu

Abbie Gaffey-Communities Field Specialist
Phone: 712-276-2157
Fax:
Email: agaffey@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: 712-274-0048 Ext 225
Fax: 712-274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

Jane Goeken-Communities Field Specialist
Phone: 712-262-2264
Fax: 712-262-8481
Email: jngoeken@iastate.edu

Plymouth County Extension