Registration Underway for 9^th Iowa Rural Summit

Hundreds Expected at April 10-11 Ames Event

AMES, IOWA – Rural leaders from across Iowa will convene at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center in Ames this spring for the annual Iowa Rural Summit, hosted by the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC).  “Rural Rocks! Energizing Communities through Connections,” promises two dynamic days of inspiration, learning, and collaboration.

This 9^th Summit will feature sessions targeting issues facing small towns and rural areas, from outdoor recreation and regional partnerships, to the next generation of leadership and disaster preparedness.  It will also celebrate individuals who have made a significant contribution to their rural community, highlight small-town best practices and success stories, and provide networking opportunities for rural leaders to come together.

As has been the case in past years, community teams of three can register together for a reduced rate.

“We believe there is strength in numbers when a 3-person team from a small town comes to the Rural Summit,” said IRDC Board President Mark Reinig.  “They can divide and conquer by attending different break-out sessions, compare notes afterward, and act as a local subcommittee when they turn home.  These teams have had big impacts in past years!”

This year’s “Rural Rocks!” theme also highlights the role of arts and culture in small towns, as that theme is incorporated into various elements of the Summit agenda.  It will also be celebrated with live music performances by rural Iowans throughout the two days.

Registration information can be found at www.iowardc.org/summit.

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