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Local Leaders Honored at Iowa Rural Summit

April 17, 2023 10:42 am Published by Comments Off on Local Leaders Honored at Iowa Rural Summit

AMES, IA – The 7th Annual Iowa Rural Summit last week included a special recognition of seven rural leaders, ranging from a retired economics professor to a couple in the magazine publishing business. The Iowa Rural Summit brings together leaders from small towns across Iowa each year, and this year’s... Read More →


Foreign Policy Impacts on Rural Zoom Recording Available!

February 24, 2023 10:13 am Published by Comments Off on Foreign Policy Impacts on Rural Zoom Recording Available!

The recording of our Feb 24 IRDC Zoominar with Lizzy Shackelford of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is available. Click HERE Passcode: mQ%yBE35 The slide deck can be found at IRDC Presentation on Foreign Policy


Registration Opens Feb 15 for 2023 Iowa Rural Summit

February 14, 2023 2:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Registration Opens Feb 15 for 2023 Iowa Rural Summit

AMES, IOWA – Registration opens February 15 for the 7th annual Iowa Rural Summit, to be held April 11-12 at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, Ames IA. Past years’ gatherings of leaders from rural communities from across the state have drawn crowds of almost 400. Rural communities are once... Read More →


RUPRI Comprehensive Community Wealth Creation Approach Zoominar

January 27, 2023 12:48 pm Published by Comments Off on RUPRI Comprehensive Community Wealth Creation Approach Zoominar

Dr. Emily Wornell of Ball State University presented the January IRDC Zoominar to about 85 virtual attendees on January 27, a presentation that was recorded and can be found HERE.  The passcode in case you are asked is: DyhgtS&8 Dr. Wornell’s slide deck is HERE. For more on this issue,... Read More →


IRDC Zoominar with Mary Lawyer of Wellmark Recording Available

December 9, 2022 10:28 am Published by Comments Off on IRDC Zoominar with Mary Lawyer of Wellmark Recording Available

If you missed the Dec 9, 2022, Zoominar with Mary Lawyer of Wellmark – the recording can be found here:  https://youtu.be/_zd6FccX79U Mary discussed rural community vitality in the aspect of allowing rural residents the ability to enjoy long, happy, healthy lives!  Mary is Wellmark Director of Community Health Improvement and Foundation Director... Read More →


IRDC Zoominar – ISU Extension Past, Present and Future

October 21, 2022 9:19 am Published by Comments Off on IRDC Zoominar – ISU Extension Past, Present and Future

ISU Extension and Outreach Vice President John Lawrence is preparing to retire early next year, but took an hour to talk about his last 30+ years at Iowa State, its preeminence as a land-grant institution, and the impact Extension is making across the state. John’s power point is HERE The... Read More →


IRDC Zoominar – Philanthropy and Rural Iowa

September 29, 2022 12:55 pm Published by Comments Off on IRDC Zoominar – Philanthropy and Rural Iowa

On a drive through rural Iowa, you may see a new mural, a restored historical building, or a lively festival or farmer’s market. What isn’t visible to the eye is the philanthropic dollars used to support many of the things that make Iowa communities great places to live, work, raise... Read More →


August IRDC Zoominar Focuses on Rural Healthcare Workforce

August 18, 2022 10:24 am Published by Comments Off on August IRDC Zoominar Focuses on Rural Healthcare Workforce

More than 50 members joined in for the August IRDC Zoominar with Kady Reese of the Iowa Medical Society.  Kady talked about the expansive effort to address healthcare workforce shortages and the strategic plan being implemented. Here is the recording of the Zoominar.   And here is Kady’s IRDC HCW... Read More →


July Zoominar Tells NewBoCo Story

August 1, 2022 2:55 pm Published by Comments Off on July Zoominar Tells NewBoCo Story

NewBoCo Executive Director Aaron Horn was our guest last month for the IRDC Zoominar, sharing the history and rural-focused efforts of this Cedar Rapids-based tech incubator. Here is a link to the Zoom recording of his presentation. Aaron’s slide deck is attached. IRDC – NewBoCo and Community Partnership Pilots.pptx (1)