Community Economic Development Information

Local News

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

ISU Extension Offers Tips for Users of Geographic Information Systems on International GIS Day
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Observance of International Geographic Information Systems Day highlights resources available from ISU Extension for users of GIS computer software.

Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.

Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)

James E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.

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.

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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