June 6, 2023 12:44 pm
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The May IRDC Zoominar featuring a wonderful case study of the city of Dyersville and its approach to its rivers and streams is now available. Judith Joyce of IRDC Member Impact7G presented and the recording can be found by following this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ZDdO1tGlxMsLRR36tpCytu2IGRW5Jc-YVlYe4DYIMfSZ_KTArf8yNUoZBqpO7Obh.EwoT1hDsmxMaiJlh Passcode: v=pGu5h. Our next Zoominar is June... Read More →
April 24, 2023 3:35 pm
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The March IRDC Zoominar featuring UI Professor Brian Kaskie is available to view by clicking HERE The Passcode if you need it is FSU?83ru While Iowa’s economy is returning to good health, the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic certainly has made employee recruitment more difficult than ever. Meanwhile, the number... Read More →
April 17, 2023 10:42 am
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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 →
April 4, 2023 9:53 am
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Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 7th annual Iowa Rural Summit! Registration closes tonight!
February 24, 2023 10:13 am
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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
February 14, 2023 2:44 pm
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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 →
January 27, 2023 12:48 pm
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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 →
December 9, 2022 10:28 am
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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 →
October 21, 2022 9:19 am
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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 →
September 29, 2022 12:55 pm
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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 →
