ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.
Community Economic Development
Local Highlights
Communities & Business Resources
- Barn Quilts of Washington County, Iowa website
- CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research and Service
- Community Economic Development News from ISU
- Community Economic Development Programs
- Community Matters Newsletter
- Data for Decision Makers reports in the Indicators Portal
- Iowa.gov
- Iowa Community Indicators Program (ICIP)
- Iowa Non-Profit Resource Center
- Iowa Work Force Development
- Listing of Iowa Colleges and Universities
- The Indicators Portal
- The Iowa Legislature
- Washington Chamber of Commerce
- Washington County Information
Statewide Resources
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ICIP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.
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Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.
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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.
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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.
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Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.
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During times of natural disaster, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers educational resources to reduce the personal impact of natural disasters, working in partnership with the local, state and federal agencies addressing the disaster.
