July 23, 2020 10:01 am
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Thursday, August 20 12:45pm ZOOM Meeting Link Goes Live 1:00pm Sparks of Inspiration of Summits Past: Benji Nichols, Decorah 1:15pm Visualize or Fossilize Your Community: Opening Keynote, Steve Siemens. Sponsored by ITC Midwest 1:55pm Transition to Break-out Sessions 2:00pm Break-out #1: Facilities and Projects Track Small... Read More →
June 24, 2020 12:06 pm
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Teams of up to five people can now register for the 2020 VIRTUAL Iowa Rural Summit, to be held online August 20-21. While individuals will pay $50 apiece to register, rural communities can have a team of up to five people register for only $150 for the two half-day event, which begins... Read More →
March 23, 2020 4:45 pm
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From the DSM Business Record: Delta Dental of Iowa and the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation today announced two relief programs to offer Iowa dentists and nonprofits financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Delta Dental of Iowa, whose network includes 94% of Iowa’s dentists, has allocated more than $10 million... Read More →
March 23, 2020 3:25 pm
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DSM Register: Iowa offering small businesses up to $25,000 in state grants to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic Small businesses can apply for up to $25,000 in state grants to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced at a news conference. The money comes from about... Read More →
March 23, 2020 8:23 am
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The Iowa Rural Development Council is looking to tip its hat to those who are making a tremendous impact on rural Iowa! And it will use the 2020 Iowa Rural Summit as a venue for that recognition! Nominate Iowa businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and communities that have had a significant impact... Read More →
March 20, 2020 7:16 am
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March 19, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Menner, 641-990-4757 2020 Iowa Rural Summit Postponed Until August Virus Prompts New Date, Highlights Likely New Topics GRINNELL, IOWA – The Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC) executive committee is pushing back its 4th annual Iowa Rural Summit until August in... Read More →
March 17, 2020 11:08 am
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Important Information for Small Businesses in Iowa Affected by COVID-19 – Latest Update on SBA Disaster Assistance (as of March 16, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. CST) IOWA COORD_Public_List For Homeland Security and Emergency Management printed March 16 2020 HANDOUT_SBA Disaster Assistance_Resources for Businesses Spanish March 16 2020HANDOUT_SBA Disaster Assistance_Resources for... Read More →
March 17, 2020 11:04 am
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2020 CONTACT: Pat Garrett, (515) 802-0986 Amy McCoy (IDPH) (515) 240-0530 Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health... Read More →
February 7, 2020 5:20 pm
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February 7, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Menner, 641-990-4757 Registration Opens for 2020 Iowa Rural Summit Gathering to Focus on Small-Town Challenges, Opportunities CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – Registration opens January 20th for the fourth annual Iowa Rural Summit, to be held April 29-May 1 at the... Read More →
February 3, 2020 10:11 am
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The Iowa Rural Development Council is pleased to unveil its new website, which was created by the talented team at Big Imprint, a West Liberty-based websites and marketing firm. “We are thrilled to have Ethan Anderson and the Big Imprint designers on our team,” said IRDC Chair Sandy Ehrig. “We... Read More →