Community Economic Development Information

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Community Matters Newsletter
(Posted on 3/12/2007)
Community Matters - a Quarterly Publication for Iowa Leaders from Extension Community and Economic Development

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.

Study Measures Significance of Agriculture to Iowa Economy
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
As harvest takes place it is appropriate to note agriculture's impact not only on the the landscape, but on Iowa's economy. County by county economic impacts are available.

Staff

Frank Owens-Community Development Specialist
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Email: frowens@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

Polk County Demographics

Data for Decision Makers Population (.pdf)

Data for Decision Makers Agriculture (.pdf)

Data for Decision Makers Retail Trade (.pdf)

Data for Decision Makers Employment Earnings (.pdf)

Data for Decision Makers Child and Family Data (.pdf)

Data for Decision Makers Older Iowans Data (.pdf)

County-to-County Commuting Patterns

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