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News Coverage From Iowa Rural Summit

Iowa’s rural areas look to stronger economies as businesses shift during pandemic

July 30, 2020 For Immediate Release   Rural Summit to Feature COVID-19 Small Business Innovation Session Panel to Describe Efforts in Bancroft, Manning and Spirit Lake   Grinnell, Iowa – The 4th Iowa Rural Summit, to be held virtually August 20-21, will include a wide-ranging discussion of small business efforts... Read More →

Complete Summit Agenda Released

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 →

Summit Registration Open for Community Teams

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 →

Business Record: Delta Dental Grants to Support Dentists and Non-Profits

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 →

Iowa to Launch Small Business Grant Program

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 →

Recognize an Outstanding Iowa Rural Leader – Nominations Open

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 →

2020 Iowa Rural Summit Postponed Until August

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 →

SBA: Important Information for Small Businesses in Iowa Affected by COVID-19

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 →

Governor Reynolds Declares State of Public Health Disaster Emergency

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 →