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
IRDC March Zoominar – Making Rural Projects Happen
You can find the recording of the IRDC’s March “Zoominar” on our IRDC YouTube Channel. The presenter .ppt slide decks are below! Stanton Slides Maquoketa IRDC slides 3.26.21 Hot Air Brewing – 212 N. Maple – Creston, IA-1 Thanks to all who joined us and to our presenters! Here... Read More →
IRDC March 17 Quarterly Zoom Meeting Now Available
IRDC’s quarterly meeting from March 2021, which featured Lt Governor Adam Gregg, attorney and TIF expert Bob Josten, ISU Extension and Outreach VP John Lawrence, and a host of IRDC members sharing their good news, is up and available for viewing. Go to the IRDC YouTube Channel to watch!
North Tama Telegraph Tells Dysart Grant Story
https://www.northtamatelegraph.com/news/education/2021/03/04/power-of-connection-grant-to-benefit-dysart-community/ March 04, 2021 Power of Connection grant to benefit Dysart community DYSART NEWS MAR 4, 2021 Despite plenty of snow and freezing temperatures, construction of the new Little Knights Learning Center has been progressing steadily. Pictured is the site earlier in the month as walls were just... Read More →
Press Celebrates Clayton County Champion
[Note Iowa Rural Development Council/Power of Connection reference] http://www.claytoncountyregister.com/articles/2021/02/23/going-places-here-home-jenna-pollock Going Places. Here at Home: Jenna Pollock This is one in a series of articles highlighting the latest generation of innovators making a difference in our communities. Conservation director has passion for Clayton County, nature and being positive By Willis Patenaude, Times-Register It’s... Read More →
Power of Connection Grant Awarded to Dysart Day Care
NR_02.22.21_Dysart POC Grant News Release_FINAL February 22, 2021 For Immediate Release Power of Connection Grant Awarded to Benefit Dysart Community Child Care Facility Project Gains $5,000 Support from Rural Initiative DYSART, IA – A local effort to meet child care needs has received $5,000 through a Power of... Read More →
Clayton County Secures Power of Connection Grant
NR_02.17.21_Clayton County Conservation POC Grant News Release_v1 (2) February 22, 2021 For Immediate Release Power of Connection Grant Awarded to Benefit Clayton County Development Project Gains $5,000 Support from Rural Initiative ELKADER, IA – A local effort to attract more professionals and families to Clayton County has... Read More →
