Community Economic Development Information

Local News

managingtoughtimes

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
In light of the economic times that we face in Iowa and across this country, ISU Extension offers support and services in a number of ways.

visit iowa

Agritourism Websites
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
Learn where tourism and agriculture meet! Agritourism is a growing segment of the rural economy in many areas of Iowa.

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.

Events


Communities
More Communities events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Gene Mohling-Regional Extension Education Director, Region 15
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mohling@iastate.edu

Himar Hernandez-Community Development Specialist
Phone: (641) 682-5491
Fax: (641) 682-5148
Email: himarh@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension