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Empower Rural Iowa Task Forces

The Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative created a partnership with the Iowa Rural Development Council, which created three task forces, that develop recommendations for the Governor prior to each legislative session:

  • Investing in Rural Iowa - created to address the rural housing shortage and develop strategies to support rural businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Growing Rural Iowa - created to address leadership, recruitment and retention in rural communities
  • Connecting Rural Iowa - created to address the issue of financing broadband connectivity

Upcoming Meetings

October 26-27
Gatherings, 1024 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201

Leadership Exchange 2023

October 26-27, 2023

The Annual Iowa Leadership Exchange is an educational event held to bolster existing rural leadership programs, support a statewide network of program leaders, and empower communities to grow local leaders.

Recent News

January 4

Governor Awards $210M in Broadband Grants

Funding awarded to 160 applicants as part of the latest investment in expanding broadband across the state
October 5

Gov. Reynolds Announces Funds Available to Support Rural Communities

Four competitive programs available for rural communities under 20,000

Agendas & Minutes

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