Community and Economic Development, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Iowa State University Foundation features Erin Olson-Douglas, director of Community and Economic Development, to highlight efforts to build resilient communities. Check it out 👉 go.iastate.edu/PI4M5I #StrongIowa #Resilience #Communities #housing #leaders

Today is #ElectionDay. Your vote is your voice. Visit your local polling location to cast your vote. View the official election resources for more info 👉 https://lnkd.in/gemRBPa2 #ElectionDay2024 #Vote2024

Enhance your skills in food systems in our Local Food Leader (LFL) Workshop, Dec. 4-5 in Ames. Register by Nov. 18 👉 bit.ly/ISUFSCertifications LFL Certification teaches skills in: 🥕Foundational competencies 🥕Common language 🥕Equity 🥕Facilitation 🥕Leadership 🥕Evaluation 🥕Professional development #StrongIowa #FoodSystems #certification #register

Our very own Jennifer Drinkwater was featured in the concert, "Regular Folk Giving Light," last night as part of the Cantamus and Lyrica vocal ensembles at ISU. This concert honored and shared the stories of 10 local changemakers and highlighted Jennifer's "What's Good Project" - artwork depicting stories of good things happening in communities across the country. Watch the concert recording 👉 go.iastate.edu/BAKBLC Read the full article 👉 go.iastate.edu/2DDVPU #StrongIowa #changemaker #art #communities #storytelling

Himar is leading Salir Adelante: Pathways for our Future today in Ottumwa. This workshop helps Iowa, Latino parents and youth pursue their educational and career goals. To learn more, contact Himar or visit go.iastate.edu/RHBRMA #StrongIowa #LatinoYouth #Education #CareerGoals

Join guest lecturer, Ryanne Pilgeram, for "Extractive Industry, Historic Disinvestment, and the Future of Rural Communities." This presentation focuses on what happens to rural communities when their traditional economic base collapses and new money comes in. Full details 👉 go.iastate.edu/E5AXKO The lecture is open to the public: 📌Monday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 pm 📌 Sun Room in the Memorial Union on campus #StrongIowa #Lecture #Guestlecture #communities #ruralcommunities

⭐ WE'RE HIRING ⭐ Work with our team as a full-time Data Literacy Analyst! Learn more and apply by Nov. 6 👉 go.iastate.edu/DXYLLE This position will work collaboratively across CED to: 📌 Empower communities with data insights 📌 Drive meaningful program development 📌 Evaluate and enhance our impact Iowa State University Extension and Outreach #StrongIowa #Hiring #DataLiteracy #JobOpening #JoinOurTeam #DataAnalyst #IowaJobs

November is #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Help us in celebrating the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. Learn more 👉 bia.gov/NNAHM #StrongIowa #NationalMonth #November

Check out the latest news from CED in our October issue of Community Matters Now 👉go.iastate.edu/5W8PMP This issue features: 🏠 Farm to Early Care and Education 🏠 Community revitalization 🏠 Design workshops for Iowa mayors 🏠 Ripple Effects Mapping 🏠 Township Trustee training Check out all our newsletter issues and subscribe: bit.ly/CMNSubscribe #StrongIowa #Newsletter #Community #CommunityMatters #FarmtoEarlyCare #Revitalization #Design #RippleEffectsMapping #localgov

Mark and Soneeta are facilitating Leading Communities in Howard County. Leading Communities promotes community engagement and increases capacity in community leaders. To learn more, visit bit.ly/LeadingCommunities #StrongIowa #Leadership #CivicEngagement #CommunityLeaders