Iowa Rural Summit 2021 A Rousing Success; Rural Heroes Honored
The 5th annual Iowa Rural Summit drew almost 250 rural leaders from across Iowa to the campus of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids August 18-20 for a 2.5 day celebrating of small-town innovation and vision. Rural leaders from as far away as Glenwood, Hastings, Hull and Primghar came to... Read More →
Rural Summit to Welcome 230 Attendees, 60+ Rural Communities
The 5th annual Iowa Rural Summit will kick off tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday August 18, with more than 200 attendees from every corner of the state. The Summit, hosted by the Iowa Rural Development Council, will feature site visits to rural businesses, keynote speakers, panel discussions and break-out sessions focused on... Read More →
Iowa Rural Summit Final Agenda Announced
IRDC is pleased to share the detailed 2021 Iowa Rural Summit agenda. There are almost 50 experts who will be sharing their insights and experiences on a series of topics of special interest to those living and working in rural communities. Rural Summit 2021 Final You’ll see topics ranging from... Read More →
IRDC Zoominar on Cybersecurity is Available on Video
The July IRDC Zoominar “Cybersecurity for Small Organizations” presented by Pratum CEO Dave Nelson is up on the IRDC YouTube Channel. If you missed the session and want to get insights into protecting you, your business or your organization from hackers, malware and other threats – go HERE Thanks to... Read More →
July IRDC Zoominar to Focus on Cybersecurity!
Plan to join the Iowa Rural Development Council for its monthly Zoominar on Thursday, July 22 at 9am. A Zoom link will be sent out in mid-July Cybersecurity Basics for Small Organizations with Dave Nelson Colonial Pipeline. JBS. Iowa’s own DMACC?! Hacker-driven headlines can make the bad guys sound unstoppable. If ransomware... Read More →
5th Annual Iowa Rural Summit Registration is Open!
June 21, 2021 For Immediate Release Registration Opens for 2021 Iowa Rural Summit 5th Annual Gathering to Highlight Key Issues, Opportunities CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – Registration is open for the fifth annual Iowa Rural Summit, to be held August 18-20 at the Hotel at Kirkwood... Read More →
UNI EDA University Center Zoominar Available to View
Click here to see the May 27 IRDC Zoominar with James Hoelscher and Karla Organist of UNI, Jill Lippincott of IEDA and Mark Reinig of CIRAS. Find the Power Point slide deck at UNI IRDC Zoominar May 27
Mount Ayr Day Care Awarded Power of Connection Grant
NR_04.08.21_Mount Ayr POC Grant News Release_FINAL April 13, 2021 For Immediate Release Mount Ayr Day Care Awarded Power of Connection Grant Center Relocation Assessment Gains $5,000 Support from Rural Initiative MOUNT AYR, IA – For 24 years, the Ringgold County Child Care Center (RCCC) has been providing... Read More →
2021 Rural Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
A former Iowa legislator and a one-time Saturday Night Live cast member will serve as keynote bookends at the 2021 Iowa Rural Summit, set for August 18-20 at the Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids. Helen... Read More →
Partners for Rural America 2020 Annual Report
See the work of all active state rural development councils in this 2020 annual report. Fast forward to Iowa and see what we wanted to highlight for the past year!! PRA 2020 Annual Report
