Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Initiative

Thank you to ⁦@SukupMfg⁩ for hosting ⁦@EmpowerRuralIA⁩ and ⁦@IARuralCouncil⁩. It was a very productive day discussing new ways to help strengthen our rural communities and their local economies.

Kicking off our day in Creston for the combined Empower Rural Iowa and @IARuralCouncil! Full room of rural advocates who braved the rain for a day of learning and sharing.

Wrapping up the day with the quarterly @IARuralCouncil meeting - sharing of resources and events happening across the state!

Touring projects, businesses, and initiatives in Nevada as part of our joint ERI / @IARuralCouncil meeting!

Excited to be attending the joint meeting of @EmpowerRuralIA and @IARuralCouncil being held in Nevada

We’re in Nevada today for the biannual meeting with @IARuralCouncil! Hearing from Mayor @brettbarker, @IALtGov, and a panel of local leaders to kick off the morning. @CityofNevadaIA

Kicking off our Empower Rural Iowa and Rural Development Council meeting in Winterset at the Winterset Livery! @IARuralCouncil

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City of Harlan is receiving a $500,000 @usdaRD grant from the Community Facility Disaster program to help resurface streets which are essential to #commerce and safe transit with an asphalt overlay. More details: bit.ly/3rRrxHx and bit.ly/3EQlxV0

This week Pocahontas Community Hospital got a $344,200 grant to purchase equipment including ventilators, X-ray machines, imaging equipment, chemistry analyzers, ultraviolet disinfection, cardiac rehab & monitoring systems. bit.ly/3OgR9aK @PocahontasCo @kiwaradio @NWICC

The @WhiteHouse released today a new rural infrastructure playbook to help small towns and rural communities navigate the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law bit.ly/3jtXcu2 cc: @APA_SmallTown

At @IARuralCouncil's 2022 Summit, Director Durham talked about the growth of 20 rural counties and the importance of manufacturing jobs in smaller communities. To learn more about initiatives that support Iowa's rural communities, visit iowaeda.com/empower-rural-…. @EmpowerRuralIA

Wrapped up another fantastic Iowa Rural Summit! Thank you to this team of leaders for contributing to the event and for the nearly 350 attendees from across the state! #ruralsummit @IALtGov @IARuralCouncil @BusinessIOWA

.@EmpowerRuralIA has been hard at work this year helping communities tackle tough challenges like broadband, childcare, and leadership development. I addressed the @IARuralCouncil Rural Summit today to highlight the communities using our grants to build prosperity.

The Rural Summit reception is tonight and sessions kick off tomorrow! Who is going to be there? @IARuralCouncil

Whether you’re starting out in the job market, an entrepreneur launching your next venture or pursuing the next phase of your career, Iowa is where you belong. Check out inspiring stories of career successes from throughout the state: bit.ly/3ueNbHB

We agree that every year we are always impressed by the number of amazing things happening across the state that many people don’t know about! Today is your last day to register for the Iowa Rural Development Summit. Don’t miss out! Register now at: bit.ly/36AG7f0

Thanks to all who joined us at the Iowa State Capitol for the Proclamation signing by @IAGovernor declaring April Keep Iowa Beautiful Month! Help organize efforts in your community that will improve the economic vitality & cultural climate where you live, work, & raise a family.

.@RD_Iowa State Director Greenfield met with the director of Innovation Lab in Monticello. The site is part of a network of #coworking spaces that foster innovation & #entrepreneurship in #rural communities. @usdaRD

Today we honor our American Presidents that have helped shape our country through their leadership and protected our freedoms and values. #PresidentsDay