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Governor Signs ‘Empower Rural Iowa’ Bill

May 21, 2019 7:10 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds used the backdrop of the Wilton Candy Kitchen to sign legislation that provides state funds for rural housing and broadband. An article in the Cedar Rapids Gazette provides more information. Members of the ‘Empower Rural Iowa’ task force and the Iowa Rural Development Council joined Governor... Read More →


Iowa Rural Summit Agenda

April 4, 2019 1:16 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Wed April 10 12:00-5:00          Early Registration                              Hotel Grinnell, First Floor 1:00-4:00            Housing Development in Rural Iowa – “Raising Rooftops,” Drake Public Library, 930 Park Street                              •Getting Ready for New Housing                              •Collaborating to Build Workforce Housing                              •Overcoming Internal Obstacles 1:00-4:00            Downtown Grinnell Historic District walking tours.  Guided... Read More →


Summit to Welcome Governor, Lt Governor

March 19, 2019 10:45 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt Governor Adam Gregg will be in Grinnell on Thursday, April 11 to attend the Iowa Rural Development Summit and help recognize recipients of the 2019 IEDA Community Catalyst awards.  The governor last year launched the Empower Rural Iowa initiative, asked Lt. Gov Gregg and Iowa... Read More →


Governor, IRDC Prepare to Empower Rural Iowa

August 20, 2018 4:17 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled her Empower Rural Iowa task force at the Iowa State Fair last week.  And, she acknowledged the critical partnership her office will have with the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC) in the newly-launched initiative. Empower Rural Iowa has 66 appointed members from across the state,... Read More →