Community Economic Development Information

Local News

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Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

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2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook Web Version
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The 2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook is ready for your viewing. We hope that all 4-H/FFA members and families will have an exciting time preparing for the 2008 Pocahontas County Fair! Your hard copy of the fairbook will be arriving soon in your mail!

Staff

Abbie Gaffey-Western Communities & Economic Development Field Specialist
Phone: 712-263-4697
Fax: 712-263-3366
Email: gaffey@iastate.edu

Merle Pochop-CIRAS
Phone: 712-274-0048
Fax: 712-274-7323
Email: mpochop@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

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.

Resources from ISU Extension