Shelley Oltmans
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Community Development Specialist
Executive Director, Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce
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CED Specialists Bring Place-based Leadership Training to Communities
Research has shown that “[i]f our communities are to adapt, prosper, and retain decision-making capabilities, it is essential that local leadership capacity be developed (Brennan, 2013).” Read more about CED Specialists Bring Place-based Leadership Training to Communities
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Jon Wolseth
Leading Communities: A Place-based Leadership Program
Community leadership is the process of bringing people together to create change for the good of the community. Leading Communities: A Place-Based Leadership Program is a modular and interactive community leadership program. Read more about Leading Communities: A Place-based Leadership Program
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CED Specialists Pilot Leading Communities Add-on to Include Immigrants for Positive Social Change
Iowa State University’s research on small towns in Iowa shows lower levels of social engagement and interaction, especially in civic organizations and local associations.
When people talk about the need for community members to come together, get more involved, and create positive community change, how inclusive are the conversations?
Many of our Iowa towns are seeing population growth because of immigrants, but are those new neighbors being included in community-issue discussions and actions? Read more about CED Specialists Pilot Leading Communities Add-on to Include Immigrants for Positive Social Change
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