Community Economic Development

Local Highlights

October 10, 2018

ISU Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development Resources

Community and Economic Development Website

Community and Economic Development Newsletter

Community and Economic Development Programs

SETA - Social and Economic Data is now called Iowa Community Indicators Program (ICIP) and is found here: https://www.icip.iastate.edu

ReCap (Regional Capacity Analysis Program is now called Iowa Community Indicators Program (ICIP) and is found here: https://www.icip.iastate.edu

November 18, 2020

2020-2021 Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Updated 11.18.20

2020-2021 Schedule

Pre-registration is REQUIRED

August 28, 2020

Stress Management Program Available Virtually to Ag Community

Farming can be stressful in the best of times. Financial worries, unpredictable weather, unpredictable commodity prices, plant pests, livestock diseases and isolation all contribute to farmers’ anxiety. And now Iowa’s rural communities and families are coping with the unpredictability and imposed isolation produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the destruction from the derecho that swept through Iowa.

August 10, 2020

Responding to Increasing Drought Conditions in Iowa

This webinar series is intended to address key questions regarding the development of drought in western Iowa, the expectation for continued hot and dry weather, and impacts on row crops and forages. Attendees will be able to better manage livestock and drought-stressed forages, prepare for use of alternative forages, understand important crop insurance and marketing decisions, and plan for harvest of a drought-stressed crop.

August 5, 2020

COVID AG UPDATES: Focus on Ag Resilience

The farming community is use to the stress that comes from the unpredictable and uncontrollable challenges that jeopardize their production and livelihood. Agricultural resilience is about equipping farmers with strategies and information that will enable them to absorb and recover from these stresses. Resilience is the ability to bounce back when things do not go as planned.

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Data For Decision Makers
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Data For Decision Makers/Retail
Employment and Earnings Data for Decision Makers
Child and Family Data- population profile

Statewide Resources

ISU Extension to Communities Website

ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.
Iowa Community Indicators Program (ICIP)

ICIP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.
Retail Trade Analysis

Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.
Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)

Helping the College of Engineering and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carry out their land-grant university mission to improve the quality of life in Iowa by enhancing the performance of Iowa industry.
Community Vitality Center

The CVC facilitates networking among small and medium size rural communities, sponsors policy analyses, engages communities in dialogue, and fosters discussion among rural and urban interests.
Data for Decision Makers Series

Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.
Recovering from Disasters

Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.