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WCEDC News and Updates
The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP) Fall 2010 Grant Application was made available online Thursday, August 19, 2010. The WCPP grant deadline is Thursday, October 21, 2010 delivered (not post marked) to the Warren County Economic Development Corporation Office by 5:00pm. WCPP will be hosting ...
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Warren County Economic Development Representatives Promote a Unified Agenda on Partnership's Annual Advocacy Trip Warren County – Representatives from Warren County joined over 160 of Central Iowa's business, ...
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The Kent Britton Memorial Leadership Award was presented to Kathi Pfeifer for her volunteer hours at Kiya Koda animal shelter in Indianola. The award was presented during the Warren County Leadership Institute graduation on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Kathy Pfeifer was honored for the excellent ...
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Warren County Leadership Institute Class of 2010 service project is complete at The W.O.O.F. Off Leash Dog Park located in Indianola, IA. On Saturday, May 22, 2010 the dog agility equipment and park benches were installed. The Indianola Off-Leash Dog Park is ...
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Warren County Leadership Institute Class of 2010 announces today its service project: the enhancement of the W.O.O.F. Off Leash Dog Park located in Indianola, IA with dog agility equipment and benches for the park. The Indianola Off-Leash Dog Park is the only exclusive dog ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute, a program that trains and informs leaders in our communities, presents the Kent Britten Memorial Leadership Award each year to the nominated individual who best exemplifies leadership in Warren County. We are looking for a candidate who ...
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The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership will be hosting a grant writing workshop on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 12:00 – 1 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Wells Fargo Building in Indianola. Please RSVP by calling 515.961.1067 or by email wcedc@mchsi.com . The ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) announces Class of 2010 participants. The Leadership Institute, formed in 1993, is affiliated with the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC), and has a primary objective to train and inform leaders throughout Warren County. WCLI's Class of 2010 ...
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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Denise Kalbus, Project Manager Warren County Economic Development Corporation 515-961-1067 DATE: December 11, 2009 HEADLINE: Warren County Philanthropic Partnership Awards $39,248.00 BODY: The eighth grant award reception for the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP) was held Thursday, December 3, ...
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Denise Kalbus, Project Manager Warren County Economic Development Corporation 515-961-1067 DATE: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 HEADLINE: Donate Online to Warren County Philanthropic Partnership BODY: You can now take advantage of the new Endow Iowa tax credit of 25% starting ...
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The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs issued awards to communities and individuals last week at the first annual Iowa Great Places Awards and Recognition Banquet in Des Moines. Representing Warren County Great Places were Denise Kalbus (Warren County Economic Development Corporation), Becky (National Balloon Museum) ...
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Warren County, Iowa - The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership has been notified it will soon be receiving a $129,013 state award to advance community based philanthropy throughout Warren County . The award comes by way of the County Endowment Fund ...
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August 18, 2009 - Indianola, IA - Plans for a new mixed use community on the north side of Indianola were unveiled August 18 . The 160-acre development , called Summercrest Hills , is located at the northeast ...
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Applications are being accepted for the 2010 Warren County Leadership Institute to begin January 7, 2010. The Institute's primary objective is to train and inform leaders. Warren County Leadership Institute encourages adults to create the best future for themselves, their families, their ...
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To apply for a Warren County Philanthropic Partnership grant visit www.wcedc.com . Applications are being accepted until Monday, October 12, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 515.961.1067 or email wcedc@mchsi.com The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership makes ...
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Chris Nosbisch, City of Norwalk and Denise Kalbus, Warren County Economic Development Corporation Project Manager were two of 57 participants representing five states attending the 21st annual Heartland Economic Development Course (EDC) April 13-17, 2009 at the Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. ...
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The Kent Britten Memorial Leadership Award was presented to Kevin Halterman, President of Peoples Bank on April 16, 2009. The award was given during the graduation ceremony for the 2009 Class of the Warren County Leadership Institute. Kevin Halterman was honored for the excellent qualities ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) recently hosted the graduation of 17 class participants on April 16, 2009 in the Matthew Simpson Room in College Hall on the Simpson College campus. The Leadership Institute, formed in 1993 and affiliated with the Warren ...
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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tiffany Coleman, Executive Director Warren County Economic Development Corporation ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) recently announced its Class of 2009 participants. The Leadership Institute, formed in 1993, is affiliated with the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC), and has a primary objective to train and inform leaders throughout Warren County. WCLI's Class ...
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Fall 2008 Grantmaking Fact Sheet Fall 2008 Grant Summary · The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership received $131,604.00 in County Endowment Funds. · 75% of this award will be granted to ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation Announces Tour Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) and Indianola Development Association (IDA) announce a joint economic development bus tour and luncheon for Thursday, October 23, 2008. The tour will start at Summerset Winery, 15101 Fairfax, ...
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COLEMAN AND DAVITT ELECTED TO MID IOWA SBDC ADVISORY BOARD URBANDALE, Iowa — The Mid Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) elected Warren County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Tiffany Coleman and State Representative Mark Davitt to its Regional Advisory Board. ...
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The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP) is hosting a grant application workshop on Monday, September 29, 2008 from 12:00 to 1:00pm in the Gallery Room (second floor) of the Indianola Wells Fargo Bank Building. WCPP Board will facilitate the workshop, which is designed to successfully ...
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Warren Coutny Philanthrop Partnership is accepting applications from any organization that is considered a 501-(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. The link to find out more information is: http://www.wcedc.com/wcpp/. The mission of the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership is to promote philanthropy throughout Warren County. The foundation is made ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Warren County has been chosen to receive the Iowa Great Place designation. The Iowa Great Places designation is a program that requires state agencies to partner with Iowa communities in creative new ...
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Warren County – Representatives of Warren County communities joined just under 200 of Central Iowa's business, civic, and community leaders for the Greater Des Moines Partnership's lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. The itinerary underscored a range of advocacy, educational, and networking opportunities ...
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The fifth grant award reception for the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP) was held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in the Indianola Wells Fargo Bank Gallery Room to honor 13 local non-profit organizations on their receipt of the WCPP Grant. The following ...
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Warren County , IA – The Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) Class of 2008 has received a $1,600.00 grant from the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP). The Warren County Leadership Institute's primary goal is to train and inform leaders. The class ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation's (WCEDC) updated Warren County Laborshed Study is now available. An executive summary of the study details information such as employment status, labor by industry, commuting areas, and benefits offered. The information in the study was compiled and analyzed ...
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On April 17, 2008 at Simpson College, the members of the Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) celebrated their accomplishments at a graduation ceremony. The 15 th WCLI Class included: Laura Avitt - Indianola Brett Cermak – Norwalk ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has received a $10,000 grant from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino through its 2007 Community Betterment Grant Program. Grants were awarded in late December with WCEDC receiving allocated funds in January 2008. Grant funds will help to ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute, a program that trains and informs leaders in our communities, presents the Kent Britten Memorial Leadership Award each year to the nominated individual who best exemplifies leadership in Warren County. We are looking for a candidate who ...
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The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP), which was organized to promote and enhance community based philanthropy in Warren County, is accepting grant applications for Warren County improvement projects. Nonprofit organizations serving Warren County are encouraged to submit applications. In 2007, the Warren County ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) recently announced its Class of 2008 participants. The Leadership Institute, formed in 1993, is affiliated with the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC), and has a primary objective to train and inform leaders throughout Warren County. ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has had quite a productive year, starting with the Roadmap to Success Kick-Off Event which revealed the new marketing and sales plan. To implement the plan, WCEDC “turned up the volume” and participated in a number of new ...
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According to the Roadmap to Success Sales & Marketing Plan, Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) was given the responsibility of actively participating in regional development planning and has kept a watchful eye on the Southwest Connector Environmental Impact Study (EIS) [i] ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) is co-hosting a “Here's How” forum to help connect Warren County citizens with their state government. Officials from seven different agencies will be attending to answer questions and share information about resources available for community and businesses growth. ...
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The WCEDC website redesign, launched September 14 th , was more than cosmetic [ http://www.wcedc.com/ ]. As assigned in the Roadmap to Success Strategic Business and Marketing-Sales Plan, the WCEDC website was made more user-friendly and resourceful, as well as visually appealing incorporating the ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Tiffany Coleman in Warren County, Iowa recently earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional ...
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You may already know that Iowa's wine industry is booming and continues to grow with more than 375 vineyards and 53 wineries. But did you know that Warren County is leading the way in the state of Iowa with over 40 commercial vineyards and ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has been actively working with brokers and property owners to obtain information about available sites and buildings in the county. The organization's search continues as they prepare to obtain the most accurate, complete and current information available for ...
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Representatives of the Warren County joined a record-setting 215 of Central Iowa's business, civic and community leaders for the Greater Des Moines Partnership's lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. The itinerary underscored a range of advocacy, educational and networking opportunities for those who participated in the ...
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The Warren County Philanthropic Partnership is pleased to announce that there is still time to donate funds directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to your local foundation or to any other qualified charity. This possibility is available only in calendar year 2007 ...
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The Carlisle community has been working to focus more on growth through a bi-yearly forum held to discuss various topics and issues. For the latest Focus on Growth forum, it was suggested by Mayor Ruth Randleman to have an Economic Development (ED) 101 Training ...
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Since 1993 the Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI) has been committed to guiding concerned citizens toward becoming knowledgeable leaders in addressing issues facing Warren County. In order to actively accomplish this goal, each graduating class must complete a county betterment project. This year's ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has received an $8,000 grant from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino through its 2006 Community Betterment Grant Program. Grants were awarded in late December with WCEDC receiving their allocated funds in March 2007. Grant funds will help ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) unveiled the new Roadmap to Success Marketing & Sales Plan on January 30, 2007 and is already creating buzz within the Des Moines metropolitan. The organization has had a number of communications from people volunteering their energy ...
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January 30, 2007 - Economic development leaders in Warren County today presented a new county-wide strategy to retain, attract and grow business investments and jobs. Leaders also unveiled a new brand identity defining the area as “ Naturally Set for Your Success.” ...
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The Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) Board of Directors and staff will be holding an event to present the Warren County Economic Development Roadmap to Success for their investors, stakeholders and partners on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Simpson College in the Great Hall. ...
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The second grant award ceremony for the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP) was held Thursday, December 14, 2006 in the Wells Fargo Gallery Room to honor 11 local non-profit organizations on their receipt of the WCPP Grant. The following organizations were honored at the ...
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Dirt has already been moved and progress has been made for the new Hillcrest Industrial Park north of Indianola and east of U.S. Highway 65/69. The new development will consist of six lots all roughly two acres. The development of the new site ...
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Warren County was one of twelve Iowa communities identified as a finalist for the Iowa Great Places initiative. The next step in the process is for the Iowa Great Places Citizen Advisory Board to tour the finalist's sites and announce the Iowa Great Places. ...
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Applications are being accepted for the 13 th Warren County Leadership Institute to begin January 2007. The Institute's primary objective is to train and inform leaders. Warren County Leadership Institute encourages adults to create the best future for themselves, their families, their communities, ...
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Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP) is hosting a Grant Application Workshop September 7, 2006 to review the grant application and answer questions. In order to accommodate everyone, the WCPP is holding two times for the workshop at noon and at 7 PM in the ...
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The soy by-product market has not been tapped by Warren County until now. The Greater Des Moines Partnership, City of Indianola, Indianola Municipal Utilities, Iowa Department of Economic Development, Warren County Economic Development Corporation, MidAmerican Energy and a local landowner and contractor are working ...
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Representatives from Warren County joined a record-setting 200 of Central Iowa's business, civic and community leaders for the Greater Des Moines Partnership's lobbying trip to Washington D.C. The itinerary underscored a range of educational and networking opportunities for those who participated in ...
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Warren County is packed full of entertainment for the 2006 summer schedule. There is entertainment for everyone from bikers to golfers, from wine lovers to music lovers, and from ballooners to baseball fans. The following is information on just a few of ...
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The first ever grant award ceremony for the Warren County Philanthropic Partnership (WCPP) was held Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the Annett Nature Center to honor 12 local non-profit organizations on their receipt of the WCPP Grant. The following organizations were ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has recently updated the Warren County Laborshed Study and it is now available. An executive summary of the study details information such as employment status, labor by industry, commuting areas, and benefits offered. The information in the ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute (WCLI), a program that trains and informs leaders in our communities, presents the Kent Britten Memorial Leadership Award each year to the nominated individual who best exemplifies leadership in Warren County. WCLI is looking for a candidate ...
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Warren County, IA – Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has received a $10,000 grant from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino through its 2005 community betterment grant program. Grants were awarded in mid December with WCEDC receiving their allocated funding in January 2006. ...
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Formed in 1997, the Carlisle Development Corporation is revitalizing efforts. In doing so, the corporation is seeking investors and is asking 35 parties to invest $2,500. The corporation was formed under the mission of “promoting the economic development of greater Carlisle and the ...
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Location One Information System (LOIS) provides information about communities and available sites and buildings. Specific information on Warren County may be sorted on the LOIS site. The online database, which is available to everyone, has recently been updated and is proving to be ...
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Applications are being accepted for the 12 th Warren County Leadership Institute to begin January 2006. The Institute's primary objective is to train and inform leaders. Warren County Leadership Institute encourages adults to create the best future for themselves, their families, their communities, ...
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Carlisle is looking forward and thinking of youth and education with the Early Childhood Center, a new addition to the Carlisle Elementary School. The new addition will alleviate crowding and accommodate for foreseen growth in the district. The new addition will be a foundation ...
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Indianola Municipal Utilities (IMU) is formulating a telecommunications project with a private service provider to deliver advanced telecommunications services. The private company will be accountable of co-managing, constructing and owning the necessary equipment needed to serve the Indianola market. IMU will provide ...
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On July 29, the U. S. Congress approved a ground transportation bill which included two projects that the Warren County Economic Development Corporation has been actively supporting for funding with our congressional delegation. The improvement of Iowa Highway 92 ...
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Development of the Scotch Ridge Center is just one of the ways the city of Carlisle is demonstrating how it is the “Natural Choice.” The Scotch Ridge Center project has many elements. The project's many parts include realigning roads and improving the ...
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Representatives of the Warren County joined more than 170 other local business, civic and community leaders for the Greater Des Moines Partnership's 2005 lobbying trip to Washington D.C. The 2005 trip, dubbed “Destiny DC 2005,” was the Partnership's largest ever. The itinerary underscored a range ...
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In a special "Summer Stages" section of the Sunday, May 1, New York Times, this prestigious publication recognized Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) as a festival that has been "mounting quality productions with young professionals for over 30 years." Anne Midgette, a well-known writer ...
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The Warren County website's link to the GIS system, updated last November, contains several improvements that better enable the navigator to search the site in a more efficient manner that benefits both the appraiser and the property owner. This site is not restricted to ...
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Community pride and citizen involvement have always played a key role in identifying and developing quality of life amenities in the P.E.A.C.H. communities of central Iowa (Palmyra, Easter Lake, Avon, Carlisle and Hartford). Most recently, community leaders and volunteers have worked together to finance ...
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The Warren County Leadership Institute, a program that trains and informs leaders in our communities, presents the Warren County Leadership Award each year to the nominated individual who best exemplifies leadership in Warren County, Iowa. Candidates displaying exemplary qualities of leadership and ...
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Every township in Warren County has shown growth in the last year. A total of 275 residential units are documented for rural Warren County. A total of 324 residential units are documented for the urban areas in Warren County. All 599 housing units ...
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2004 has been an exciting year for tax base diversification in Norwalk. A number of projects have started this year and will continue over the next year. The following highlights show the variety and mixed uses that are essential to the attainment of a ...
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Coming This Spring To Warren County - Conservation Development Danamere Farms located in the Warren County community of Carlisle is one of three Conservation Communities being planned by Hubbell Realty Company in the Des Moines region. Danamere Farms will be directly ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation in cooperation with the Indianola Chamber of Commerce is hosting a program by Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Business Resources. Jeff Janes, DMACC training consultant, will present a short program on the services and opportunities available to business and ...
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DES MOINES - Iowa's newest state park underwent an "extreme makeover" to create a new venue of family fun in the outdoors from what was once a troubled public wildlife area. Dedication of Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park, midway between Des Moines ...
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Warren County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the receipt of $9,000 by the Milo community for improvements to the Dr. Adeline L. McCormick-Ohnemus Community Center from RACI. Warren County Economic Development Corporation wrote and submitted a grant application on behalf of the City of ...
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The Board of Directors of the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) voted unanimously to endorse the DMACC Educational Equipment Levy. On September 14, central Iowa voters can vote their support for Des Moines Area Community College and the more than 22,000 credit students, 50,000 ...
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Bill Bartels, RadioShack Marketing Manager, is seeking candidates for the RadioShack Franchise Program. The RadioShack Corporation has approved Indianola for a franchise. The new enterprise will be an independent store or co-located with another business. The independent store would be 1000 ...
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The Board of Directors of the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) voted unanimously to endorse a county referendum on whether gaming should be allowed in Warren County. Developers have proposed location of a riverboat casino and hotel in Warren County, among other central Iowa ...
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Herb and Kathy Eckhouse are pleased to announce that ground was broken in late June to begin construction of their prosciutto production facility (“prosciuttifficio”) in Norwalk, Iowa. Production is expected to begin before the end of the year, with the introduction of their artisan quality ...
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Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park, the newest recreational facility in the state, will provide opportunities for family members of all ages. The new park, expected to be open later this summer, will meet the needs of active families desiring outdoor activities. Banner Lakes at ...
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