Small towns urged to roll up sleeves for growth plan
ECICOG official Rebecca Palmer and Kirkwood Center’s Richard Pankey told Center Point residents small towns in Linn County can boost development with community effort and free public agency help. They urged proactive plans, strong local boards, SCORE assistance, and awareness of state and federal funding programs, stressing manufacturing and export potential over retail setups.
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Enter Point
Rebecca Palmer
East Central Town Council of Governments
Ecicog
Richard Pankey
Kirkwood Community College
Center Point
Palmer
Linn County
Fooler Lerrand
Kirkwood
Service Corps of
SCORE
Center Point Eyes Economic Development Push After Roland Visit
Center Point leaders sparked a possible town wide development effort after a car ride discussion with Ken Rogge from Roland. City Clerk Karen Kaut sought help from Kirkwood Community College and ECICOG while Roland officials urged local residents to form a development corporation. More than 30 residents attended the council briefing as plans move toward action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lib
Gazeto County
Kaut
Roland
Economic Development Board
Interstate 38
Ames
Rogge
Richard Pankey
Kirkwood Community College
Rebecca Palmer
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Ecicog
Center Point
Jim Tweet
Roland Area Development Corporation
Keota mansion preserves Singmaster grandeur and heritage
In 1914 Keota the Singmaster mansion glows with oak halls and stained glass as Marjie Koehler opens the house to guests as a potential bed and breakfast. The Singmasters are noted for Percheron horses, large farms, and social gatherings within Elmhurst and other mansions along Keota’s river valley.
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Donna Lee Olson
Sazete
Easton Iowa
Keota
1914
Singmaster
France
Elmhurst
Towa
Marjie
John Rush
Thomas
Kate
Sazette
Marjie Koehler
Singmaster Family
Deficits take center stage in election spotlight
Des Moines report notes stock market drop sharpens focus on federal budget and trade deficits. Democratic Bruce Babbitt backer Chris Hamel says deficit concerns grow with crisis signals, while Republican Michael Mahaffey calls deficits less sexy to voters. Bonnie Campbell says Democrats push harder on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubentw
Gazer
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Chris Hamel
Bruce Babbitt
Michael Mahaffey
Iowa
Republican Party
Hamel
Mahaffey
Bonnie Campbell
Democratic Party
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John McWvor
Buzzir
Abou
Council
Richard Pankey Development Center
Ble
Palmer la
Pankey
Karen Kaut
Tweet
Assembly
Singmaster Mansion
White House
Keola
Lagos
U.S
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