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
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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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.
