September 29, 2025 4:15 pm
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The September IRDC Zoominar highlighting the successes of Keep Iowa Beautiful’s “Hometown Pride” program is available to view. KIB’s Lorin Ditzler as well as Hometown Pride coaches Sara Jones and Tricia Wagner shared information and insights into the program and suggestions on engaging volunteers in rural communities. See the recording... Read More →
September 29, 2025 3:12 pm
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For Immediate Release September 29,2025 Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support Rural Small Business Development Des Moines, Iowa – Building on the success of a pilot program focused on supporting small businesses in rural communities, the Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Iowa Rural Development... Read More →
July 10, 2025 3:39 pm
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The Newton-based Homes for Iowa program took the spotlight during the IRDC’s June, 2025 monthly Zoominar. The recording of the session can be found at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/xJjaWa7R3NKGnSFsvT9lPtoWB0BXjqnMr9T5u-lSGq5XII9H0PKsJLcDprf9hyxK.plu2PMlaRmSidaE_ Passcode: h9+Q2dKB The presentation slide deck is HERE.
May 30, 2025 1:12 pm
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The May 2025 IRDC Zoominar featuring Dan Pfeiffer of the Midwest Chapter of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) drew more than 70 attendees, and the virtual session is now available for viewing. Dan discussed public participation as an essential tool for empowering communities and building trust, especially in... Read More →
April 30, 2025 3:44 am
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The University of Northern Iowa-led Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) took center stage at the April 2025 IRDC Zoominar, with Senior Project Manager Stacy Mullinex leading an hour-l0ng conversation. Find the link to the Zoom recording here Use Passcode: TVBQ4xF! See Stacy’s slide deck here And find an overview... Read More →
April 24, 2025 6:57 am
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Individuals, Organizations Honored at 2025 Iowa Rural Summit For Immediate Release April 20, 2025 Contact: Bill Menner (director@iowardc.org) AMES, IA – The 9th annual Iowa Rural Summit this month included a special recognition of five rural leaders, individual and organizational, ranging from an Eastern Iowa Main Street program... Read More →
March 1, 2025 1:59 am
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Sacha Wise of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Camryn Ryan of Volunteer Iowa took the IRDC Zoominar stage on February 28th to talk about state efforts to engage volunteers – including the use of the AmeriCorps program. Their compelling discussion of the opportunities that exist for rural communities can... Read More →
February 19, 2025 7:12 am
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Registration Underway for 9th Iowa Rural Summit Hundreds Expected at April 10-11 Ames Event AMES, IOWA – Rural leaders from across Iowa will convene at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center in Ames this spring for the annual Iowa Rural Summit, hosted by the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC). “Rural... Read More →
January 30, 2025 10:57 am
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Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) President and CEO Wendy Mihn-Herold and her team of partners celebrated the 25 years of work they have been doing to enhance school-to-work opportunities for Iowa students. More than 80 IRDC members participated in the January IRDC Zoominar, which was recorded for later viewing. The... Read More →
November 21, 2024 11:01 am
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A recording of the November 21st IRDC Zoominar featuring the “Our Postville” Heart & Soul initiative is available for viewing. Click HERE and use the passcode: ^5Ai?wep Click LearningFromPostville for the slide deck Thanks to Crystal Duffy and Jason Neises for the insights and the amazing case study.
