southern iowa council of governments final comprehensive

Southern Iowa Council of Governments 101 East Montgomery

Creston IA 50801-0102 Phone 6417828491

Fax 6417828492 E-mail sicogsicogcom

Web wwwsicogcom

Southern Iowa Council of

Governments FINAL

Comprehensive Economic

Development Strategy (CEDS)

Adopted March 25 2014

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy ndash Program Year 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter(1(ndash(Executive(Summary(of(2014(CEDS((1Chapter(2(ndash(Introduction(to(the(CEDS((6

PurposeoftheComprehensiveEconomicDevelopmentStrategy6TheSICOGOrganization6MissionStatementofSouthernIowaCouncilofGovernments6GoalsandObjectives7SouthernIowaDevelopmentGroup7SICOGEDDServiceArea8

ExecutiveBoardandCEDSStrategyCommittee9BoardofDirectorsRoster9CEDSStrategyCommitteeRoster11EDDBoardMembershipRoster12CommunityandPrivateSectorParticipation14DraftCEDSReviewPeriod14

SICOGStaff15

Chapter(3(ndash(Overview(Background(amp(Economic(Conditions((16Background16

BriefEarlyHistory16GeographicLocationofSouthernIowaCouncilofGovernments16

EnvironmentandNaturalResources18Climate18ParksTrailsForestsandWildlifeRefuges18Water20

Rivers20WetlandsandRiparianAreas21FloodplainWatershedProjects22SoleSourceAquifers28CoastalBarrierResourceAct29

AgriculturalLands29AirQuality29SuperfundSites30ThreatenedorEndangeredSpecies30EnvironmentalJustice31

HistoricandArcheologicalResources32NativeAmericanTribes35

Transportation35TransportationPlanningEconomicDevelopmentCoordination36

Communications37Population37

RuralRegion37PopulationChanges38

Table1CountyPopulationChanges1960ndash201038Table2CountyPopulationProjections2015_203038

PercentPopulationChangeinCountiesfrom2000to201039Table3PercentPersons65YearsOldampOver39

Income40ContinuedEconomicDiscrepancy40PerCapitaPersonalIncome40

Table4PerCapitaPersonalIncomendash201140Table5MedianHouseholdIncomendash2007_201140

Unemployment41


MonthlyUnemploymentRatesndash201342Table62013MonthlyUnemploymentRatesinPercentagesinSICOGRegion42

AnnualAverageUnemploymentRates42Table7UnemploymentinRegionXIVCounties2005_201342

JobLossesEconomicDownturnandRecovery43Housing45

Table8HomeownershipampHousingCensusDataforCountiesinSICOGRegion46SICOG2008_2010RegionalHousingRehabilitationNeedsAssessmentandActionPlan46

EducationalResources47SouthwesternCommunityCollege(SWCC)47

JobTraining47BuenaVistaUniversity48GracelandUniversity48

SevereWeatherEvents48SICOGDisasterRecoveryImplementationPlan49

Introduction49RegionalImplementationStrategy50

Goal1HazardMitigation50Goal2HousingRecovery50Goal3BusinessRecovery51Goal4CoordinationandCapacityBuilding51

RegionalRecoveryStrategy51

Chapter(4(ndash(Accomplishments(and(Deliverables(for(Program(Year(2013((55ProjectsampProgressImplementing2013RegionalPriorities55

Priority1EconomicDevelopment55Priority2Transportation56Priority3Housing58Priority4LocalPlanningandManagement60Priority5Recreation61Priority6WaterResources61Priority7CommunityServices62Priority8SewerWastewaterTreatmentSystems64Priority9ComprehensivePlanning64Priority10Elderly65Priority11SolidWaste65Priority12Energy65Priority13Youth65Priority14RuralHealth66Priority16Value_AddedAgriculture66Priority17Other66Priority17SocialServices67

2013Grantsmanship68Table9GrantFundingReceivedDuring2013682013GrantActivitySummary68Table10GrantsFundedin201369

2013SICOGPlanningActivities71ComprehensiveEconomicDevelopmentStrategy71EDAPlanning71CensusData71CommunityDevelopment72CommunityFacilitiesandServices72ComprehensiveSmartPlanning72EnterpriseZoneAssistance72GeographicInformationSystem72HazardMitigationPlanning73HousingAssessmentsandSurveys73


RecreationTourismampDowntownRevitalization73SolidWaste73TaxAbatement(UrbanRevitalizationPlan)73TaxIncrementFinancing(UrbanRenewalPlan)73TransportationPlanning74ZoningandSubdivisionRegulations74

2013TechnicalAssistance742013HousingAssistance74

SICOGHousingTrustFund75HousingRevolvingLoanFund75SingleFamilyHousingRehabilitationRevolvingFund76

2013SICOGSIDGIndustrialampCommunityRevolvingLoanFunds76IndustrialRevolvingLoanFund76USDARuralDevelopmentRevolvingLoanFund77CommunityInvestmentRevolvingFund77

SpecialRegionalProjectsandPrograms77

Chapter(5(ndash(Quantifiable(DeliverablesPerformance(Measures((79QuantifiableDeliverables79PerformanceMeasures79

Chapter(6(ndash(Analysis(of(Economic(Development((81IowaBusinessClimate81KeyEconomicConditionsandTrendsinSICOGRegion81AnalysisofEmploymentampLaborshedndash2013SICOGAnnualProfile82CountyLaborshedProfiles90

WorkforceDevelopment90WorkndashTravelFlows91

Table11WorkerMovementFlowWithinandfromOutsidetheRegion92Table12CTPPndashPeopleLivingAndWorkingInTheRegionAndWhereTheyWork92Table13LEHDndashPeopleLivingAndWorkingInTheRegionAndWhereTheyWork93Table14CTPPndashPeopleLivingintheRegionandtheTop5CountiesTheyWorkOutsideofIt93Table15LEHDndashPeopleLivingintheRegionandtheTop5CountiestheyWorkOutsideofIt94Table16CTPPndashPeopleLivingOutsideoftheRegionandtheTop5CountiesthatCommutetoaSICOGRegionCountyforWork94Table17LEHDndashPeopleLivingOutsideoftheRegionandtheTOP5CountiesthatCommutetoaSICOGRegionCountyforWork94

EconomicClusters95Table18SouthwestIowaNonmetropolitanareaLocationQuotientsndash201296

StatewideStudiesPlansandSupport97IowaStateUniversity__EconomicDevelopmentPrograms98

EconomicOverview98IssuesAnalysis99ChangesintheManufacturingSector100

Table19PopulationGrowthofEconomicDevelopmentCenters101Table20PopulationIncreaseofMadisonCounty102Table21SICOGRegion_CountyPopulationChanges(1990_2010)102

ConclusionsonEconomicChanges103

Chapter(7(TT(Program(Year(2014(Priorities(and(Projects((104SICOGActionPlanfor2014104GoalsObjectivesandVisionStatement104Short_termObjectives(1_2years)107Mid_termObjectives(3_5years)107Long_termObjectives(beyond5years)107

2014Priorities108


2014PrioritizedProjectsStrategicProgramsandActivities114PriorityStrategyImplementation114JobsCreatedorRetained114

ProjectsampStrategies115

Chapter(8(ndash(Evaluation((116Appendices((117

Appendix1ndashWatershedProjects117Appendix2ndash2014PriorityProjectsStrategiesampPrograms(byPriorityCategory)117Appendix3ndashPriorityCalculator117Appendix4ndashSurveysQuestionnaires117Appendix5ndashCountyLaborshedStudies117Appendix6ndashWork_TravelFlows117Appendix7ndashEvaluationForm117


Southern Iowa Council of Governments

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Chapter 1 ndash Executive Summary of 2014 CEDS Introduction The 2014 Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) will provide an overview of regional activities highlight Program Year 2013 address changes in the regional economy and identify regional priorities for Program Year 2014 SICOGrsquos annual CEDS evaluates and discusses the efforts and main accomplishments made to reach the goals in the previous yearrsquos Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) This enables area decision makers to adjust the various techniques used in planning improvements to the quality of life in southern Iowa and to promote efficiency and effectiveness of the CEDS in the economic development of the region It addresses emerging issues evaluates progress towards the regional vision and goals and includes information about adjustments to strategies as they relate to emerging and diminishing economic and quality of life issues Background and Economic Conditions This document provides background information and identifies and analyzes the regionrsquos recent and current unemployment population workforce development and economic conditions The region is primarily rural with only three towns having populations over 2500 Creston (7834) Winterset (5190) and Osceola (4929) according to the 2010 US Census Seventy-four percent (74) of the residents of the region live in very small towns (less than 2500 population) or in unincorporated rural areas Residents often travel outside the immediate area of their home in order to work because employment centers are typically located only in the county-seat towns Over the years the Southern Iowa region has been transformed and land uses continue to evolve Much of the land is still used for farming but about 30 of the regionrsquos rural land is not farmed with row crops Hogs and cattle are raised in the region in large numbers As the population continues to age fewer residents exclusively farm as a living Farm Census data indicates there are fewer farms and their size has increased Natural resources in this region are primarily the rich soil suitable for farming farm products wind energy sand gravel and limestone Economic development has been slow in the smaller towns in the region These smaller towns may not have the quality infrastructure housing site or financing capabilities needed to promote extensive economic growth However ongoing efforts by funding programs such as CDBG and USDA-RD have steadily improved economic development potential in the smallest of communities through infrastructure and housing improvements County seat towns generally house the government centers and many essential medical educational and social services County seat towns draw from the rural areas and smaller communities to supply employees and they generate the capital to improve infrastructure and housing This trend is more noticeable in the SICOG region than in many areas of the state It is expected that this trend will continue with a slow growth of the county seats and resulting decline in some of the most economically unviable towns in each county Southern Iowa continues to lag behind the rest of the state economically Declines in population and slower per capita income increases in relation to the rest of the state continue to affect the



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region Although modest improvements had been seen prior to the recession beginning in 2008 the region suffered from the national economic downturn although to a lesser extent than did less diversified regions During the last few years a slow recovery from those economic ills has continued to hamper the area The region has many positive attributes that are conducive to a positive economic climate and the attraction of new or expanding businesses The region is centrally located near Interstate highways in the central United States with close proximity to the major urban areas of Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City The cost of doing business within the region is substantially lower than in most other locations within the United States The area offers business diversity and stability driven by the natural business ingenuity as well as a robust business infrastructure to facilitate growth However one of the foremost positive attributes of the region is the high quality of life enjoyed by its residents

Analysis of the region indicates that the SICOG region is facing a number of issues

1 Continued development of regional centers replacing small communities as the focus of the regionrsquos economy

2 Continued movement toward regionalization as a whole and greater dependence on urban influence and shopping opportunities

3 Continued struggles due to taxation policies and disparity in local budgets combined with loss of state and federal budget support

4 Increased competitiveness for federal state and corporate funds The following key findings should be noted as they are observed in our region

A Current conditions exist that suggest a need for and a focus on regional economic development the development of new entrepreneurship opportunities and protecting existing assets and businesses rather than simply recruiting random development from other places

B Quality of life issues are increasingly more vital to the success and desirability to live work and invest in this region These issues must be included in any economic development discussions from the outset

C The region must capitalize on the educational focus of our community colleges and state universities

D The region must focus on existing agricultural resource assets and a growth in tourism advantages An identity is needed

E The region must grasp and grow along with key economic trends and continue to be more dependent on a growing number of sectors as has been the case in recent years

F A significant growth in comprehensive economic capital and technical assistance to start-up and expanding businesses should be pursued This effort will include education investment capital workforce capital incubator facilities financial and legal advice and counseling and others

SICOG provides a wide variety of planning activities and services The following are the major programs and services delivered to our membership and other regional and local organizations in our effort to serve the diverse and broad needs of the entire region

bull Economic Development comprehensive loan packaging community marketing plans development projects and financial packaging



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bull Community Development grant application and administration special projects and information resources

bull Planning comprehensive plans recreation plans zoning and subdivision regulations annexations site designs neighborhood studies and transportation planning

bull Housing grant application and administration housing needs assessments first-time home buyers program housing rehabilitation programs special projects housing trust fund and information resources

bull Financial Assistance revolving loan funds for industries businesses home-owners housing and communities

bull Technical Assistance grant and funding research budgets census data zoning annexation codification geographic information systems industrial recruitment and housing development

Accomplishments amp Deliverables The CEDS provides a review of accomplishments and deliverables that enable area decision makers to evaluate previous goals and objectives while planning improvements for the quality of life in southern Iowa Other pertinent areas addressed in the CEDS include disaster recovery efforts analysis of employment and laborshed and a listing of projects to be accomplished within the region in 2014 and beyond The priorities goals and objectives listed in this document are a reflection of the combined efforts of the CEDS Committee and input received in our annual CEDS Questionnaires and Surveys that ask communities private sector representatives and economic development officials to identify their goals for the coming years The trends opportunities and limitations affecting the economic growth of this very rural region have been identified and related to the trends of the national and global market Each deliverable is discussed in the CEDS in the order of the 2013 program yearrsquos official priority rank

Priority 1 Economic Development | Invigorate the regional economy through local development Priority 2 Transportation | Enhance the regional transportation system to encompass all modes of transportation for a stronger community and economic stability Priority 3 Housing | Ensure adequate housing for all citizens of the region with emphasis on housing for persons of low and moderate income elderly and special needs Priority 4 SewerWastewater Treatment Systems | Protect the environmental quality in the region Priority 5 Local Planning and Management | Expand and improve the functions of local governments and regional service groups related to community development Priority 6 Water Resources | Secure and improve water resources to meet residential commercial industrial and civic needs Priority 7 Community Services | Improve existing facilities and public protection services and develop or improve social cultural and educational opportunities for southern Iowa residents Priority 8 Recreation | Develop new and improve existing recreational facilities Priority 9 Elderly | Provide for the housing transportation and health care needs of elderly persons in southern Iowa Priority 10 Comprehensive Planning | Develop and implement local and regional



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comprehensive planning practices Priority 11 Solid Waste | Divert solid waste from landfills to protect and improve the regionrsquos ecosystem Priority 12 Energy | Encourage the conservation of energy and the use of alternative energy sources in southern Iowa Priority 13 Youth | Provide programs and facilities to enrich the lives of youth in southern Iowa Priority 14 Rural Health | Improve access to and quality of primary health services to all citizens in southern Iowa Priority 15 Social Services | Encourage the development and implementation of local education training and prevention programs to promote the prosperity of communities Priority 16 Value-added Agriculture | Encourage the diversification of agricultural-related products in southern Iowa Priority 17 Other | Provide assistance to communities

Quantifiable DeliverablesPerformance Measures The most relevant methods of identifying and measuring success is an account of SICOGrsquos accomplishments or advancements made in achieving project priority objectives andor successful implementation of prioritized projects and strategic programs Identifying progress towards each of the goals set by the region for 2013 most clearly identifies the successes that SICOG has had in the region The services provided to our member cities and counties such as grantwriting planning providing funding through RLF loans and grants administering projects and participation in activities with our development partners that expand the job base within the region are quantifiable verification of achievement in attaining the priorities and goals set out for the region

These priorities and the work of SICOG may appear to relate more to quality-of-life issues than to the creation of new jobs Although it is always desirable to retain or bring new jobs into the SICOG region and the SICOG organization works diligently in order to do so projecting the number of new jobs for any given year without having a specific business or development in mind is extremely exigent to quantify Much of the work accomplished within the region by the SICOG organization and its member communities has a positive cumulative effect on the quality of life in the region making it a better place for employees to live and work Improved infrastructure roadways and community facilities projects also make the region a more desirable place in which to locate new businesses and industries These accomplishments together with coordinated economic development efforts by the Iowa Economic Development Authority local development corporations cities and SICOG facilitate new job attraction and retaining existing jobs Disaster Recovery The Disaster Recovery strategy is a product of the local recovery efforts in the Southern Iowa COG region and the needs expressed by local community leaders The Regional Implementation Strategy is intended to serve as a framework for ongoing recovery and mitigation activities Analysis of Economic Development As a major priority of SICOG and its 2014 planning efforts for the region economic development has been considered very carefully It is important that the changes occurring in the economy and



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the trends that vary throughout the region are considered when planning Economic development will not improve the region if it does not improve quality of life The quality of life in the region has been enhanced by the work done through the SICOG organization A key to the success of the region and to the progress of these many activities is partnerships Creating partnerships between government industry and academia to develop innovation strategies supports the development of new companies and helps existing industries compete globally The SICOG region must compete based on high skills high quality innovation and creativity Focused targeted investments can leverage private activity and increase our competitive advantage Our enterprises need to be focused on the technologies and markets that will grow in the future to create jobs and raise living standards The region has a number of positive attributes that are conducive to a positive economic climate and the attraction of new or expanding businesses The region is centrally located near Interstate highways in the central United States with close proximity to the major urban areas of Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City The cost of doing business within the region is substantially lower than in most other locations within the United States The area offers business diversity and stability driven by the natural business ingenuity as well as a robust business infrastructure to facilitate growth However one of the foremost positive attributes of the region is the high quality of life enjoyed by its residents Creating partnerships between government industry and academia to develop innovation strategies will support the formation of new companies and help existing industries compete globally The SICOG region must compete based on high skills high quality innovation and creativity Focused targeted investments can leverage private activity and increase our competitive advantage Our enterprises need to be focused on the technologies and markets that will grow in the future to create jobs and raise living standards SICOG will continue to act as a liaison in many of these publicprivate partnerships and work behind the scenes on grant applications general technical assistance and in some cases will assist in providing financing through various loan programs Program Year 2014 Priorities amp Projects A comprehensive plan of action for the accelerated development and orderly conservation of all the resources of southern Iowa has been developed Goals are identified that have been agreed upon by members of the CEDS committee and through elected representatives and appointed officials as being the most desirable for the SICOG region This section includes a list of programs and projects that cities counties and economic development organizations wish to undertake in order to achieve the priorities of the region



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Chapter 2 ndash Introduction to the CEDS Purpose of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy The development of this Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) contributes to effective economic development in the Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) region through a locally based regionally driven economic development planning process This process serves as a means to engage community leaders leverage the involvement of the private sector and establish a strategic blueprint for regional collaboration This CEDS provides a capacity-building foundation by which the public sector working in conjunction with other economic entities (individuals firms industries) helps to create an environment for regional economic prosperity Simply put this CEDS is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development It is the result of a ldquoregionally-ownedrdquo planning process designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of the SICOG region The CEDS provides a vehicle for individuals organizations local governments and private industry to engage in a meaningful conversation and debate about what capacity building efforts would best serve economic development in the region Although a CEDS is required to be updated every 5 years to qualify for EDA assistance under its Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs and is a prerequisite for designation by EDA as an Economic Development District (EDD) the SICOG intends to fully update its CEDS annually The 2014 Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) serves as a complete update of the existing regional plan (2013 CEDS) This CEDS will be submitted to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) by March 31 2014 to fulfill Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998 guidelines The 2014 SICOG CEDS will provide an overview of regional activities highlight Program Year 2013 address changes in the regional economy and identify regional priorities for Program Year 2014 This report will also address emerging issues and will evaluate progress towards the regional vision and goals The information in this document serves a variety of local and regional decision-makers The statistical information provided in this document is based on 2010 Census data unless otherwise noted SICOG staff used established EDA guidelines to prepare the 2014 CEDS Annual Report This report also includes information about adjustments to strategies as they relate to emerging and diminishing economic and quality of life issues The SICOG Organization

Mission Statement of Southern Iowa Council of Governments The Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) is a non-profit organization that provides and coordinates community and economic development services primarily through the delivery of planning services technical program assistance grant writing and grant administration to assist local governments and others in their efforts to improve the social and economic well-being of its eight-county service area



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Goals and Objectives The Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) was formally incorporated in 1973 In 2007 the composition of the project board was reorganized to better represent the interests of those in this area The new forty-eight member Project Board with representation from local governments business and other interested groups sets the overall policy for SICOG planning activities and delegates responsibility for implementing this policy to its thirteen member Executive Board The Executive Board conducts a preliminary review of planning reports and approves their submittal for public comments and considerations The overall goal of SICOG is to provide a framework within which to create a comprehensive approach to area-wide development and the orderly conservation of resources in State Planning Area XIV Services provided by SICOG include but are not limited to







The Southern Iowa Council of Governments serves as the regionrsquos Economic Development District (EDD) The counties in the region rely upon SICOG to meet federal and state planning requirements as well as provide individual services to meet local community and economic development needs SICOGrsquos goal is to be on the cusp of changing evolving and emerging issues as described in this report

Southern Iowa Development Group The Southern Iowa Development Group Inc (SIDG) was established for the purpose of administering and managing the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) programs The SIDG is designed to encourage new or expanded development activities in the Southern Iowa Economic Development District The creation and retention of quality jobs and homeownership in the region serve as the main objectives for the program SIDGs intentions are not to compete with local lending institutions or to act as a venture capitalist However by providing financial assistance to development opportunities the RLF does bridge the financial gap that exists between the amount private lending institutions are willing to commit for project development and the total amount needed to bring opportunities to reality



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SICOG EDD Service Area Displayed on the next page is a map of the eight-county area served by the Southern Iowa Council of Governments EDD The counties include Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor and Union SIGOG Service Area Map



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Executive Board and CEDS Strategy Committee In 2007 SICOG restructured its Executive Board to better meet the requirements of the EDA and to better represent the population that it serves Since that time the CEDS committee has consisted of persons representing

Agriculture Business Community Organizations Economic Development Education Finance

Health Care Housing Industry Land Use Local Government Recreation

State Government Tourism Transportation Utilities Women

The CEDS Strategy Committee was created to consider all major interests of the eight-county region It is made up of the SICOG Project Board members The SICOG Project Board and our member communities have approved the committee makeup and structure The CEDS Strategy Committee includes a representative from each county the largest city in each county the second largest city in each county and the third largest city in each county two (2) representatives from the private sector as well as a member-at-large who is elected from one of the following groups Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce or a representative of an institution of post secondary education or a representative from the workforce development or a representative from the labor groups This committee structure is designed to maintain a strong presence with and connection to these entities to insure the CEDS is meeting its roles and responsibilities of promoting the CEDS regional goals

Board of Directors Roster 1 Government Representatives (51-65) Elected officials andor employees of a general-purpose unit of state local or Indian tribal government who have been appointed to represent the government

Name Government Position John Twombly Linda England Marvin McCann JR Cornett Aaron Price Royce Dredge Robert Halligan Ron Riley

Adair County Adams County Clarke County Decatur County Madison County Ringgold County City of Lenox Union County

Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Mayor Supervisor



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2 Non-Government Representatives (35-49)

A Private Sector Representatives Any senior management official or executive holding a key decision-making position with respect to any for-profit enterprise (At least one required)

Name Company Enterprise Position Doug Davidson Beth Waddle Michelle Tullberg William Trickey

Orient Express Precision Pulley amp Idler Michael Foods Clarke County State Bank

President Chief Operating Officer Plant Manager President

B Stakeholder Organization Representatives Executive directors of chambers of commerce or

representatives of institutions of post-secondary education workforce development groups or labor groups (At least one required)

Name Organization Position Tom Lesan Southwestern Community College President

3 At-Large Representatives (0-14) Other individuals who represent the principal economic interests of the region (No minimum required) Name Area of Interest Background

Calculations Number Percent 1 Government Representatives (51-65) 8 62 2 Non- Government Representatives (35-49) 5 38 A Private Sector Representatives (at least 1) 4

B Stakeholder Organization Representatives (at least 1) 1 3 At-Large Representatives (0-14) 0 0 Total Board Membership 13 100 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS 13 CFR Part 3042(c) The District Organization must demonstrate that its governing body is broadly representative of the principal economic interest of the Region and unless otherwise prohibited by applicable State or local law must include at least one (1) Private Sector Representative and one (1) or more of the following Executive Directors of Chambers of Commerce or representatives of institutions of post- secondary education workforce development groups or labor groups all of which must comprise in the aggregate a minimum of thirty-five (35) percent of the District Organizationrsquos governing body The governing body shall also have at least a simple majority of its membership who are elected officials andor employees of a general purpose unit of State local or Indian tribal government who have been appointed to represent the government Upon the District Organizationrsquos showing of its inability to locate a Private Sector Representative to serve on its governing body following extensive due diligence the Assistant Secretary may waive the Private Sector Representative requirement The Assistant Secretary shall not delegate the authority to grant a waiver under this paragraph



11

CEDS Strategy Committee Roster 1 Private Sector Representatives (At least 51) Any senior management official or executive holding a key decision-making position with respect to any for-profit enterprise

Name Company Position Julie Harter Doug Davidson Beth Waddle Larry Kester Vacant William Trickey Bill Morain Rob Walker Brooke Shannon Sutphin Tom Leners Malcolm Eighmy Marlene Tull Don Keast Michelle Tullberg Gabe Carroll Gary Riley

1st National Bank Greenfield Orient Express Precision Pulley amp Idler Red Star Feed Vacant Clarke County State Bank Annals of Plastic Surgery Farmers Bank of No Missouri B Shannon Designs Union State Bank Eighmy Monument Co PCSB Bank Keast Accounting Michael Foods Carroll Family Chiropractic Great Plains Electric

President Owner Chief Operating Officer Owner Vacant President Owner President Owner President Owner Branch Manager Owner Plant Manager Owner Owner

2 Representatives of Other Economic Interests (No more than 49) Persons who provide additional representation of the main economic interests of the region These may include but are not limited to public officials community leaders representatives of workforce development boards institutions of higher education minority and labor groups and private individuals

Name Area of Interest Position John Twombly Linda England Marvin McCann JR Cornett Aaron Price Royce Dredge Ron Riley Robert Halligan

Adair County Adams County Clarke County Decatur County Madison County Ringgold County Union County City of Lenox

Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Mayor

Calculations Number Percent

Private Sector Representatives (at least 51) 16 67 Representatives of Other Economic Interests (no more than 49) 8 33 Total Committee Membership 24 100



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APPLICABLE REGULATIONS 13 CFR Part 3036(a) The Planning Organization must appoint a Strategy Committee The Strategy Committee must represent the main economic interests of the Region and must include Private Sector Representatives [as defined above] as a majority of its membership In addition the Planning Organization should ensure that the Strategy Committee includes public officials community leaders representatives of workforce development boards institutions of higher education minority and labor groups and private individuals

EDD Board Membership Roster A Government Representatives (51-65) Elected officials andor employees of a general purpose unit of state local or Indian tribal government who have been appointed to represent the government

Name Government Position John Twombly Scott Homan Ron Smith Dennis Weigel Linda England Burt Peckham Nicci Tucker Shawn Kammerer Marvin McCann Fred Diehl Nickolaus Werner Randy Wright J R Cornett Janelle Anders Robert Kilgore Craig Stogdill Aaron Price Mark Nitchals Dusky Terry Ron Hartfield Royce Dredge Don Solliday Lowell Johnson Kristina Nail Lary Wyckoff Robert Halligan Sharon Brown Ron Riley Warren Woods Shelley Burger Jack Kilpatrick

Adair County Fontanelle Greenfield Adair Adams County Corning Prescott Nodaway Clarke County Osceola Murray Woodburn Decatur County Lamoni Leon Grand River Madison County Winterset Earlham St Charles Ringgold County Mt Ayr Diagonal Kellerton Bedford Lenox Clearfield Union County Creston Afton Lorimor

Supervisor Mayor Mayor Mayor Supervisor Mayor Mayor Mayor Supervisor Mayor Mayor Mayor Supervisor Mayor Mayor Mayor Supervisor Mayor Mayor Mayor Supervisor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Supervisor Mayor Mayor Mayor



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bull Private Sector Representatives Any senior management official or executive holding a key decision-making position with respect to any for-profit enterprise (At least one required)

Name Company Enterprise Position Julie Harter Doug Davidson Beth Waddle Larry Kester Bill Trickey Vacant ndash Clarke Co Bill Morain Rob Walker Brooke Shannon Sutphin Tom Leners Marlene Tull Malcom Eighmy Don Keast Michelle Tullberg Gabe Carroll Gary Riley

First National Bank Orient Express Precision Pulley amp Idler Red Star Feeds Clarke Co State Bank Vacant Annals of Plastic Surgery Farmers Bank of No Missouri B Shannon Designs Union State Bank PCSB Bank Eighmy Monuments Keast Accounting Michael Foods Carroll Family Chiropractic Great Plains Electric

President Owner Chief Operating Officer OwnerManager President Vacant Owner President Owner President Branch Manager Owner Owner Plant Manager Owner Owner

bull Stakeholder Organization Representatives Executive directors of chambers of commerce or representatives of institutions of post-secondary education workforce development groups or labor groups (At least one required)


3 At-Large Representatives (0-14) Other individuals who represent the principal economic interests of the region (No minimum required)

Name Area of Interest Background


1 Government Representatives (51-65) 31 65

2 Non- Government Representatives (35-49) 17 35

A Private Sector Representatives (at least 1) 16

B Stakeholder Organization Representatives (at least 1) 1

3 At-Large Representatives (0-14) 0 0

Total Board Membership 48 100



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APPLICABLE REGULATIONS 13 CFR Part 3042(c) The District Organization must demonstrate that its governing body is broadly representative of the principal economic interest of the Region and unless otherwise prohibited by applicable State or local law must include at least one (1) Private Sector Representative and one (1) or more of the following Executive Directors of Chambers of Commerce or representatives of institutions of post- secondary education workforce development groups or labor groups all of which must comprise in the aggregate a minimum of thirty-five (35) percent of the District Organizationrsquos governing body The governing body shall also have at least a simple majority of its membership who are elected officials andor employees of a general purpose unit of State local or Indian tribal government who have been appointed to represent the government Upon the District Organizationrsquos showing of its inability to locate a Private Sector Representative to serve on its governing body following extensive due diligence the Assistant Secretary may waive the Private Sector Representative requirement The Assistant Secretary shall not delegate the authority to grant a waiver under this paragraph

Community and Private Sector Participation Community input is critical to the CEDS planning process An outline of the public input process follows

bull A survey is conducted among member cities counties economic development groups SICOG County Project Board members and SICOG Executive Board members from SICOGs eight-county region to determine their priorities and their economic development plans for the upcoming year Responses are then compiled and prioritized by the CEDS Planning Committee

bull SICOG staff meets with SICOG County Project Boards to receive their input bull Draft copies of the CEDS document are compiled bull The SICOG Executive Board who has an opportunity to provide input into the planning process

reviews draft copies of the CEDS bull The Draft CEDS document is made available on the SICOG website and in hardcopy format to

interested parties for a thirty-day period bull SICOG staff publishes notices in The Windmill (SICOGrsquos newsletter distributed to cities counties

economic development groups and other interested parties throughout the region) regarding the CEDS planning process Public comments are solicited during a thirty-day review period

bull The Final CEDS document is approved by the CEDS Committee (SICOG Executive Board) bull A fully updated and revised CEDS document is prepared annually by the SICOG organization

The priorities goals and objectives listed in this document are a reflection of the combined efforts of the CEDS Committee and input received in our annual CEDS Questionnaires and Surveys that ask communities to identify their goals for the coming years The CEDS Planning Committee is comprised of representatives from various segments of the region The committee represents all major interest groups providing viewpoints that give a well-balanced perspective for the region The trends opportunities and limitations affecting the economic growth of the region have been identified and related to the trends of the national and global market The missionvision and goals of SICOG have been adopted and used as the vision for the CEDS process and are used as the foundation to build upon when developing goals and strategies for the region The CEDS Committee composition the community input and the process for the analysis and formulation of this document have provided ample opportunity for community and private sector participation

Draft CEDS Review Period February 21 2014 through March 23 2014 The draft CEDS is available for review and comment by the public for a period of at least 30 days prior to submission of the CEDS to EDA The Draft CEDS document is made available in electronic or hard copy format to the public during this time period Interested parties (cities counties economic development



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organizations regional transportation organizations major employers etc) receive a copy or are notified of the availability of the Draft CEDS document allowing for review and comments during the 30-day period The availability of copies of the Draft CEDS document and the opportunity to participate in the comment period are also advertised in the SICOG newsletter on the SICOG website and on the SICOG Facebook page Copies of the Draft CEDS are made available in hardcopy form from Southern Iowa Council of Governments 101 East Montgomery Street PO Box 102 Creston IA 50801 641-782-8491 or from nardysicogcom Electronic copies are also available by download from the SICOG webpage httpwwwsicogcom

SIDG Loan Review Committee

Adair County John Fischer Matt Wedemeyer Kim Behnken Adams County Cindy Peterson Tysen Christensen Donna Hogan

Clarke County Ty Wheeler Rick Buesch Kevin Klemesrud Decatur County Angie Jensen Rob Walker Gary Boswell

Madison County Jeff Nolan Dave Nicholl Mark Nitchals Ringgold County Don Solliday Dick Elliott Kim Greenland

Taylor County Debbie Miller Union County Wayne Pantini Mike Taylor Thad Sickels

SICOG Staff Timothy J Ostroski Executive Director Judy Brimm Finance Director Jeremy Rounds Regional Planner Becky Nardy Transportation Planner Nancy Groth Office Manager Lucas Young Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Andrew Collings Regional Planner


Southern Iowa Council of Governments 16

Chapter 3 ndash Overview Background amp Economic Conditions This chapter provides an overview of the region background information and identifies and analyzes the regionrsquos recent and current unemployment population workforce development and economic conditions

Background

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Brief Early History Little is known of the history of the eight-county area before European pioneers settled here In 1803 when the Louisiana Territory was purchased by the United States the Southern Iowa area was in possession of four different nations The present counties were organized in the late 1840s and early 1850s by various legislative statutes The location of early roads and highways was influenced by the congressional township and range layout of the area The early roads except where topography was a barrier formed a grid system following section lines Numerous settlements were established at strategic locations along the road system Railroad development took place in the area following the Civil War The advent of the railroads meant rapid growth to some communities the development of new towns and the demise of others As railroads declined highways and airport access grew in importance The Southern Iowa region today is diverse in terms of economic population and cultural identity

Geographic Location of Southern Iowa Council of Governments (State Planning Area XIV) Service Area within the State of Iowa

The Southern Iowa Council of Governments serves an area in south central Iowa that includes Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor and Union Counties It is bounded on the north by the Region XII Council of Governments on the south by the State of Missouri on the west by the Southwest Iowa Planning Council (Area XIII) and on the east by Chariton Valley The eight counties



cover 2566458 acres and 4009 square miles The region is largely rural and according to the US Census in 2010 averaged 174 persons per square mile which is much less than the State of Iowa average of 545 persons per square mile The major metropolitan centers exerting an influence on the area include Des Moines Iowa - 80 miles to the north Omaha Nebraska - 100 miles to the west and Kansas City Missouri - 150 miles to the south Interstate 35 the major north-south highway connecting Kansas City Des Moines and MinneapolisSt Paul traverses the Southern Iowa region This relative location presents both opportunities and challenges Growth in these metropolitan centers can provide markets for complementary growth in the region and conversely urban growth and associated amenities in these centers may attract people and industry from Area XIV



Environment and Natural Resources Over the years the Southern Iowa region has been transformed While the rolling hills with intermittent high plains and floodplains continue to exist the land uses continue to evolve Much of the land is used for farming but about 30 of the regionrsquos rural land is not farmed with row crops Hogs and cattle are raised in the region in large numbers Dairy grapes and chickens (egg production) are grown in increasing numbers in some parts of the region Crops such as hay and alfalfa are grown in large numbers along with the corn and soybeans associated with Iowa As the population continues to age fewer and fewer exclusively farm as a living Farm Census data indicates there are fewer farms and their size has increased Natural resources in this region are primarily the rich soil suitable for farming farm products wind energy sand gravel and limestone A growing number of man-made lakes assure a sufficient supply of fresh drinking and industrial use water for the foreseeable needs in most of the region

Climate The region lies within the humid continental zone which covers most of the north central United States It is characterized by warm summers and cold winters with a July mean temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and a January mean temperature of 22 degrees F Temperature extremes have ranged from -31 degrees F to 111 degrees F The spring season may fluctuate from extremely wet to fairly dry Hot winds and periods of prolonged high temperatures and high humidity are characteristic in the summer season Precipitation in this area averages 31 inches annually while snowfall averages 25 inches annually The frost-free season averages 161 days in length

Parks Trails Forests and Wildlife Refuges There are no National Parks or National Wildlife Refuges located in the SICOG region nor are there any areas designated or proposed as wilderness areas as defined under the Wilderness Act There is one national historic trail The Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail Led by Brigham Young roughly 70000 Mormons traveled along the Mormon Trail from 1846 to 1869 in order to escape religious persecution The Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established a route from Nauvoo Illinois to Salt Lake City Utah covering about 1300 miles that would include construction of new ferries and bridges and the placement of markers for others to follow There is very little of the old trail left in Iowa Time and the plow have erased almost all remains In 1846 the Mormon emigrants established their first semi-permanent settlement in Decatur County Iowa which they named Garden Grove They enclosed and planted 715 acres to supply food for later emigrants and established a village that is still in existence today About 600 Latter-day Saints settled in Garden Grove By 1852 these settlers had moved on to Utah As the Mormons entered the Potawatomi territory (153 miles west) the emigrants established another semi-permanent settlement in Union County that they named Mount Pisgah Several thousand acres were cultivated and a settlement of about 700 Latter-day Saints resided there from 1846 to 1852 Now the privately owned site near the town of Thayer is marked by a 9-acre park which contains exhibits historical markers and a reconstructed log cabin However little remains from the 19th century except a cemetery memorializing the 300 to 800 emigrants who died there This National Historic Trail traverses the SICOG Region as shown on the following map Mount Pisgah (near Afton) and Garden Grove (northeast of Leon) are shown with pins on this map



Morman Trail Map

State Forests Stephens State Forest is 14112 acres in size with land in Lucas Monroe Clarke Appanoose Davis and Jasper Counties The forest is one of the most popular wild turkey hunting areas of the state State Parks The following state parks and wildlife areas are located within the SICOG region Lake of Three Fires State Park Taylor County near Bedford Green Valley State Park Union County near Creston Nine Eagles State Park Decatur County near Davis City Sand Creek State Wildlife Area northwest of Leon in Decatur County Mount Ayr State Fish Hatchery Ringgold County near Mt Ayr Mount Ayr State Wildlife Area Ringgold County near Mt Ayr Ringgold State Wildlife Area southeast of Mt Ayr in Ringgold County Decatur State Wildlife Area northwest of Leon in Decatur County

Mt Pisgah

Garden Grove



Wildlife Management Areas The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages wildlife areas to provide habitat for Iowas native wildlife species and those species that migrate through our state Developing and restoring wildlife habitat to ensure that wildlife species have a safe place to breed rest and feed is the primary management objective Wildlife dependent recreational activities are allowed to enable residents and non-residents to enjoy these wildlife species A listing of wildlife areas managed by the Iowa DNR may be found on the Iowa DNR website httpwwwiowadnrgovwildlifewmamapsindexhtml County Parks In 1955 Iowa created the Iowa County Conservation Board system which was developed to ldquoacquire develop maintain and make available to the inhabitants of the county public parks museums preserves parkways playgrounds recreational centers county forests wildlife and other conservation areas and to promote the orderly development and conservation of the natural resources and to cultivate good citizenship by providing adequate programs of public recreationrdquo A listing of the numerous county parks located in the SICOG counties may be found at the Iowa Association of County Parks website httpwwwmycountyparkscomCountyDefaultaspx

Water With 71665 miles of streams and rivers and more than 161000 acres of lakes ponds and wetlands it seems as if Iowa is rich in water resources However less than one percent of the states land area is covered with water Therefore it is vital that this limited resource both above and below ground be protected from pollution and is available for Iowans to use for drinking water recreation and other industrial uses Protecting the safety of Iowans and the quality of Iowas waters are the two main goals of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) water quality bureau The bureau sets standards for the quality of our surface waters issues permits to limit pollution provides technical assistance and training to communities industries and homeowners Many of Iowarsquos programs are based upon federal laws administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Rivers Although there are numerous small rivers and tributaries that run through the SICOG counties and provide an economic and cultural asset to the region there are no rivers formally designated as wild and scenic by virtue of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act



Wetlands and Riparian Areas Wetlands and riparian areas are part of hydrological ecological and cultural systems that function within watersheds Based on National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data the largest percentage (approximately 599 percent) of Iowarsquos existing wetlands and riparian areas are vegetated wetlands (such as marshes potholes sloughs fens and riparian forests) Approximately 300 percent of Iowarsquos wetlands and riparian areas are pond lake and reservoir habitats The remaining 101 percent of Iowarsquos wetlands and riparian areas are river and stream habitats As shown on the maps below the SICO region has between 2028 and 7858 acres (average for the state) in vegetated wetlands between 1061 and 4785 acres of pond lake and reservoir habitat (average for the state) and between 4 and 589 acres of river and stream habitats (below average for the state) More specific information may be obtained from the US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory that is accessible online http13722724285wetland



Floodplain Watershed Projects The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with the Iowa Flood Center and other partners is creating new comprehensive accurate floodplain maps for Iowa cities and counties Starting in 2011 Iowans were able to learn if their property was at risk from flooding for the first time as many Iowa communities had never had accurate floodplain maps prior to that time These work maps show the boundaries of flooded areas for the 1 percent annual chance (formerly 100-year) and 02 percent annual chance (formerly 500-year) floods As these maps became available individuals and local governments were able to use that information to better determine risks to protect their properties The DNR also works with communities and counties to develop and administer local floodplain management programs



Lake Redrock Watershed Information about the Lake Redrock Watershed (Adair Clarke Decatur Madison amp Union Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=07100008 North Fabius Watershed Information about the North Fabius Watershed (Adair amp Clarke Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=07110002 North Raccoon Watershed

Information about the Upper Chariton Watershed (Madison County) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=07100006

North Raccoon Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 07100006

Lake Redrock Watershed USGA Cataloging Unit 07100008

North Fabius Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 07110002



One Hundred and Two Watershed Information about the One Hundred and Two Watershed (Adams Ringgold amp Taylor Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=10240013 Platte Watershed Information about the Platte Watershed (Adair Adams Ringgold Taylor amp Union Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=10240012 Thompson Watershed Information about the Thompson Watershed (Adair Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold amp Union Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=10280102

Platte Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 10240012

Thompson Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 10280102

One Hundred and Two Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 10240013



Upper Chariton Watershed Information about the Upper Chariton Watershed (Clarke Decatur amp Adair Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=10280201

Upper Grand Watershed Information about the Upper Grand Watershed (Decatur Ringgold Taylor amp Union Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=10280101 West Nodaway Watershed Information about the West Nodaway Watershed (Adair amp Adams Counties) may be found at the Environmental Protection Agency website httpcfpubepagovsurfhuccfmhuc_code=10240009

Upper Chariton Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 10280201

Upper Grand Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 10280101

West Nodaway Watershed USGS Cataloging Unit 10240009



Watershed Projects Many watershed projects are being developed in the SICOG region as shown on the map below Each water drop representing a watershed project Additional Watershed Project information is located in Appendix 1 of this document Watershed Project Map

Iowarsquos watershed projects often encounter similar issues Problems begin when rain falls on unprotected or under-protected agricultural or urban land Productivity suffers as a result of sheet and rill erosion on hillsides As water builds severe gully erosion not only robs agricultural producers of valuable land the sediment it creates chokes streams with muddy water that makes its way downstream where it settles out and prematurely fills lakes and reservoirs Downslope sediment can cover crops fill streets and road ditches and damage property Uncontrolled runoff also carries nutrients meant for growing crops In combination sediment and nutrient runoff are the most common and most serious threats to water quality in Iowa Rapid runoff sedimentation and flooding also damage roads bridges and other infrastructure Watershed projects are addressing these problems throughout the SICOG region Three Mile Lake and Twelve Mile Lake Watersheds Residents of the SICOG region have worked with the DNR to improve their lakes rivers and streams Watershed projects are keeping pollutants from reaching waters One of the largest projects Three Mile Lake has a 23230-acre watershed stretching from northern Union County into southern Adair County The Three Mile Lake Erosion and Water Quality Project focused on controlling sediment delivery to the lake by helping control actively eroding gullies Three Mile Lake represented a proactive approach to lake construction Extensive work was done in the watershed prior to the lake being built so the effects of



erosion have been minimized Practices installed by landowners included 6 water and sediment control basins a grade stabilization structure and an acre of grassed waterways Landowners contributed one fourth of the cost of the conservation practices Other partners included the Union County Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited chapters as well as the Union County Conservation Board The efforts of watershed protection have resulted in 85 percent of the land being treated to acceptable soil erosion levels Private landowners in conjunction with the lake sponsors installed 54 sediment control basins and 30 grade stabilization structures (ponds) since 1990 Grade stabilization structures were used in the Three Mile Lake watershed to reduce water flow resulting in less soil and gully erosion Since 1990 the Three Mile Lake Watershed Project installed more than 70000 feet of terraces Terraces are an efficient practice in reducing soil erosion and sediment in the watershed Terraces are built around a hillside and either slow runoff and guide it to the bottom of the hill or collect runoff and store it until the runoff can be absorbed by the ground The future is very positive for Three Mile Lake The lake is in excellent condition and many people enjoy its resources each year Three Mile provides drinking water to seven counties and has minimal treatment problems Maintaining the lakersquos good water quality over time has also resulted in tourism and economic growth The communityrsquos heavy focus on watershed improvement has truly paid off

The 640-acre Twelve Mile Lake located four miles east of Creston was built in 1984 and was planned and designed with funding through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Combined with Three Mile Lake Twelve Mile Lake is an important water supply Between the two lakes the



Southern Iowa Rural Water Association delivers over 950 million gallons of safe drinking water annually to approximately 25000 residents in seven southern Iowa counties Both of these lakes and accompanying 60 smaller watershed dams provide parts of Union and Adair County an estimated average annual benefit of $225 million in flood damage reduction to agricultural land roads and bridges erosion reduction water supply and recreation Without the two lakes and the watershed dams there would have been considerable structural damage to roads and cropland during the heavy rains and flooding that occurred in the region in 2008 These structures protect rural homes and cropland and Twelve Mile Lake protects the Southern Iowa Rural Water Associationrsquos water treatment plant and the Burlington Northern railroad line

Sole Source Aquifers There are no sole source aquifers in Iowa



Coastal Barrier Resource Act There are no coastal management areas in Iowa

Agricultural Lands There are no unique agricultural lands as designated by the US Department of Agriculture (Natural Resource Conservation Service) under the Federal Farmlands Protection Act in any of the eight SICOG counties All eight counties are rural in nature and with the exception of land occupied by the 60 plus small towns are considered to be prime farmland prime farmland if drained or farmland of statewide importance

Air Quality Ambient (outdoor) air quality affects everyone everywhere Whether it is agricultural dust pollution from vehicles or smog from major industry ambient air can have major effects on the health of individuals Most of Iowa is rural which tends to promote better air quality than those areas that are heavily populated However children often play outside during hot muggy summer afternoons Their lungs are still developing breathe more rapidly and inhale more air pollution per pound of body weight than adults On days when smog levels are high these factors put children at increased risk for respiratory problems Adults breathe about 20000 times each day During exercise or strenuous work air is drawn more deeply into our lungs causing us to breathe in up to ten times more air than we breathe when we are resting The Ambient Air Quality division of the University Hygienic Laboratory works in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to preserve the air quality of the state There are currently no non-attainment areas in Iowa The University Hygienic Laboratory maintains a network of instruments and devices located throughout the state to monitor ambient air with the exception of Linn and Polk Counties whose air monitoring networks are maintained by their respective health departments Currently the Laboratory maintains a monitoring network that consists of the following constituents

bull sulfur dioxide (SO2) bull ozone (O3) bull nitrogen dioxide(NO2) bull particulate matter monitors of 10 microns and less (PM-10) 25 microns and smaller (PM-25) bull PM-25 speciation bull air toxics bull hydrogen sulfide bull ammonia

Real-time air quality monitoring information including the location of monitors and their current readings can be found on the Current Air Quality site httpwwwiowadnrgovEnvironmentAirQualityaspx The Iowa Air Monitoring Annual Report 2013 may be found online at httpwwwiowadnrgovInsideDNRRegulatoryAirMonitoringAmbientAiraspx The nearest monitoring site to the SICOG region is located at Viking Lake State Park (in Montgomery County) It registered no exceedance counts during 2013



Superfund Sites There are no superfund sites located in the region

Threatened or Endangered Species According to the US Fish amp Wildlife Service the following animals and plants located in the SICOG region are considered threatened or endangered Group Name Status Mammals Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) Endangered Flowering Plants Meadrsquos milkweed (Asclepias meadii) Threatened Flowering Plants Prairie bush-clover (Lespedeza leptostachya) Threatened Flowering Plants Western prairie fringed Orchid (Platanthera

praeclara) Threatened

Flowering Plants Eastern prairie fringed Orchid (Platanthera leucophaea)

Threatened

Clams Sheepnose Mussel (Plethobasus cyphyus) Proposed Endangered



Environmental Justice Since 1964 it has been the policy of the federal government to ensure that federally funded programs or activities do not discriminate Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act states that ldquoeach Federal agency is required to ensure that no person is excluded from participation in denied the benefit of or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the basis of race color national origin age sex disability or religionrdquo In addition the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 required that recipients of federal aid sub-recipients and contractors also needed to comply with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act In 1994 the President of the United States signed Executive Order 12898 This order requires federal agencies and those who work with federal agencies or receive funds from them to identify projects that have an adverse effect on minority or low-income populations Furthermore to the extent possible these adverse affects need to be avoided or minimized In compliance with these regulations and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process projects receiving federal aid have been reviewed to determine if the project will have an adverse impact on minority or low-income populations Projects have been required to identify any adverse effects they will have on minority or low-income populations In the event that there are adverse impacts on either of these groups projects are required to identify mitigation actions being taken to minimize these impacts SICOG makes every effort to follow federal policy in this regard Large animal confinement facilities cause a particular economic development dilemma because while they contribute a major portion of the regions economy they can also add contaminates to the watershed through accidental manure spills and can affect the air quality for neighboring properties and regions The legislated inability of counties or local residents in Iowa to determine where these confinements will or will not be located is the source of much debate These issues are important to local economic efforts of the region with developers and planners alike attempting to achieve some kind of balance among important economic sectors These environmental issues may not only adversely affect just the poor or minorities but are equally as likely to affect the rural upper and middle-class landowners next door pitting neighbor against neighbor and decreasing perceived property values when the neighboring land use changes SICOG monitors the development of these issues as the statewide debate continues Locally SIOCG must be proactive in achieving a balance that includes alternatives to the traditional roles in the economy of these valuable sectors while working to protect the environment



Historic and Archeological Resources

The SICOG region has a rich cultural heritage The National Register of Historic Places is the Nations official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify evaluate and protect our historic and archeological resources Historic Preservation is a key element of the Regions economic development strategy Obtaining nomination for listing on the National Register for historic properties is a source of pride and a source of achievement for these communities Listing on the National Register also ensures access to several historic preservation funding sources such as state and federal historic preservation tax credits The following districts sites buildings structures and objects located within the SICOG region are listed in the Register as significant in American history architecture archeology engineering and culture The National Register is administered by the National Park Service which is part of the US Department of the Interior Adair County

Property Address City Adair Viaduct Business 80 over IAIS RR Adair Adair County Courthouse Iowa Ave and 1st Street Greenfield Catalpa SE of Greenfield Greenfield Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Stuart Passenger Station

Front Street Stuart

Loucks Grove Church 7 mi N of jct of IA 25 and IA 92 then 3 mi E and 15 mi N on unnamed Co Rd

Stuart vicinity

Warren Opera House Block and Hetherington Block 156 Public Square

Greenfield

Adams County

Property Address City County Jail 1000 Benton Ave Corning

Corning Opera House 800 Davis Ave Corning Odell Noah House 1245 240th St Nodaway

vicinity Snider Bridge 220th Street over unnamed stream Corning vicinity

Clarke County

Property Address City Banta J V House 222 McLane Street Osceola Chicago Burlington and Quincy Depot 215 N Main St Osceola George H and Alice (Spaulding) Cowles Residence

229 West Cass Street Osceola

Osceola Masonic Block 101-103 S Main St Osceola Temple Marcellus Luther and Julia Protzman House

502 S Main Street Osceola

Webster Dickinson House 609 W Jefferson Street Osceola



Decatur County

Property Address City Decatur County Courthouse 9th Street Leon Grand River Bridge County road over Grand River Leon vicinity Liberty Hall Main Street Lamoni McClung J J House Jct of Main and Vine Sts Garden Grove Missouri Iowa amp Nebraska Railway Co Depot Weldon N Main Street at Decatur County line Weldon Stearns C S House Main Street Garden Grove Union Church Clark at Sycamore Street Davis City

Madison County

Property Address City Cunningham Bridge Upland Trail over North River Bevington

vicinity Miller Bridge McBride Trail over unnamed stream Winterset

vicinity Morgan Bridge Maple Lane over branch of Clanton Creek Peru vicinity Allen James Stone Barn 2 12 mi SE of Earlham Earlham Armstrong George and Susan Guiberson House 2 12 mi N of Winterset on G4R Winterset Bevington C D and Eliza Heath Privy 805 S Second Ave Winterset Bevington C D House and Stone Barn 805 S 2nd Ave Winterset Church Seymour House US 169 Winterset Cornell W J and Nettie J House 602 W Court Ave Winterset Craven J D Womens Relief Corps Hall South Street Macksburg Cutler-Donahue Covered Bridge Winterset City Park Winterset Drake John and Amanda Bigler House 11 mi W of Winterset on IA 92 Winterset Duff Barn 1 12 mi N of Winterset on US 169 Winterset Duncan John M House 12 mi S of Winterset on P69 Winterset Earlham Public School 809 Main Street Earlham Early John and Elizabeth McMurn House 1 mi S of G31 between P53 amp P57 Earlham Evans Henry and Elizabeth Adkinson House 12 mi E of US 169 on CR G50 Winterset Ford W T House 2 12 mi S of Earlham on P57 Earlham Guiberson House 302 S 4th Ave Winterset Henderson Daniel and Nancy Swaford House 8 mi S of Earlham on P57 Earlham Hogback Covered Bridge 4 mi N of Winterset Winterset Holliwell Covered Bridge 4 mi SE of Winterset Winterset Holmes John S and Elizabeth Beem Barn CR G50 Saint Charles Hornback Emily House 605 N First Street Winterset Imes Covered Bridge IA 251 Saint Charles Macumber John Andrew and Sara Ice House On G53 1 12 mi E of jct with P69 Winterset Madison County Courthouse City Square Winterset McDonald House 3 12 mi W of Winterset off IA 92 Winterset McQuie Peter and Isabelle McCulloch Milkhouse SW of Earlham Earlham Nichols William Anzi House 1 mi E of Winterset on IA 92 Winterset North River Stone Schoolhouse N of Winterset off US 169 Winterset Ogburn William House 1 12 mi N of East Peru East Peru



Queen Hogan and Martha A Runkle House 5 mi W of Street Charles on CR G50 Saint Charles Roseman Covered Bridge W of Winterset off IA 94 Winterset Schnellbacher John and Fredericka Meyer House On G47 1 12 mi E of jct with P53 Winterset Schoenenberger Nicholas House and Barn Off IA 169 Winterset Seerley William and Mary (Messersmith) Barn and MilkhousemdashSmokehouse

1840 137th La Earlham vicinity

Shriver William R and Martha Foster House 616 E Court Ave Winterset Smith Hiram C House 6 mi W of Winterset on IA 92 Winterset Smith Hiram C Milking Shed 6 mi W of Winterset on IA 92 Winterset Sprague Brown and Knowlton Store First and Court Winterset St Patricks Church NW of Cumming Cumming Tidrick Miller Richard and Mary Fisher House 122 S Fourth Ave Winterset Madison Vawter J G and Elizabeth S House 223 S First Street Winterset Madison Wallace Henry C House 422 W Jefferson Winterset Madison White Munger and Company Store 102 W Court Winterset Wilson Seth and Elizabeth House 1 34 mi E of P57 on G14 Earlham

Ringgold County

Property Address City Beaconsfield Supply Store 1621 Main St Beaconsfield Buck W J Polygonal Barn Off US 169 Diagonal Middlefork Methodist Episcopal Church S of US 169 on E side of Middle Fork Grand

River Redding

Ringgold County Courthouse Madison Street Mount Ayr Ringgold County Jail 201 E Monroe Street Mount Ayr Shay Lee Farmhouse Off CR P27 Maloy

Taylor County

Property Address City Bedford Commercial Historic District 200-500 blks Main St 500-600 blks Court

500 blk Central Bedford

Bedford House 306 Main Street Bedford Bedford Oil Company Station 601 Madison Bedford Bedford Public Library Jefferson Street Bedford Lenox Hotel 114 S Main Street Lenox Lenox Round Barn 1001 Pollock Blvd Bedford vicinity Taylor County Courthouse Court Ave Bedford

Union County

Property Address City Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad-Creston Station

200 W Adams Street Creston

Grand River Bridge 230th Street over Grand River Arispe vicinity Iowana Hotel 203 W Montgomery St Creston Jefferson Elementary School 501 North Cherry Creston U S Post Office Maple Street Creston



Native American Tribes There is a rich cultural heritage of Native American Tribes throughout the SICOG region Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 USCsect470 et seq) provides definitions and procedures for consultation between federal agencies and Native American tribes for federal undertakings as defined in 36 CFR sect80016(y) Consultation with some or all of the following federally recognized Indian tribes may be desired or even required particularly when projects are federally funded

Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians Oklahoma Sac amp Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska Sac amp Fox Nation Oklahoma Sac amp Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Santee Sioux Nation Nebraska Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Otoe amp Missouria Tribe of Indians Sac amp Fox Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Sac amp Fox Tribe of Missouri Winnebago Tribe and Nation of Indians

Transportation The region is provided a link to the national transportation system by a public commercial bus carrier with the only stop being in Osceola Osceola also hosts the only taxi service available in the region Passenger rail operator Amtrak maintains two scheduled trains that travel through the region daily An eastbound Amtrak passenger train departs Creston and Osceola each morning and a westbound train departs from those stops each evening Maintaining passenger rail service through this region is an identified priority in the most recent Long Range Transportation Plan 2010-2030 for RPA 14ATURA (Adams Taylor Union Ringgold and Adair Counties) A study is currently underway by the Iowa DOT and the Federal Rail Administration to evaluate alternative passenger rail routes through Iowa Should this Amtrak route be moved from southern Iowa it would have negative economic implications to the region Approximately 25000 Amtrak passengers board or alight from Amtrak trains at the two depots located in the SICOG region These depots serve as a gateway for Amtrakrsquos cross-country California Zephyr drawing riders from Kansas City to Des Moines and beyond There is a significant positive economic impact to the Osceola and Creston communities created by these travelers There are no commercial airports within the region The closest commercial airport is located in Des Moines Small municipal general aviation airports located in Bedford Corning Creston Greenfield Lamoni Mount Ayr Osceola and Winterset provide an important means of accessing the communities and regions they serve and provide a link to the national transportation system Passenger transportation continues to be a major concern to all segments of the population in the region It has been determined to be one of the greatest concerns of the elderly population and those with disabilities according to the regional transportation planning affiliation (RPA 14ATURA) serving the area The growing elderly population the disabled population and the low-income segments of the regionrsquos population have limited means of mobility have been tremendously affected by rising transportation costs and have incurred perhaps the greatest need for a public transportation system Many of the public transportation needs of the local residents are met through services provided by the



Southern Iowa Trolley the only transit agency operating within the region This transit agency provides demand responsive door-to-door service rather than operating regular routes The region contains numerous small towns that have continued to lose vital services over the years Over the past decades numerous long-term care facilities restaurants post offices banks and retail stores have closed These facilities are now located mainly in the larger communities Government and social services are rarely available outside of the county seat towns (Greenfield Corning Creston Bedford Osceola Winterset Leon and Mount Ayr) Many visitors to these facilities are low-income residents who may lack the financial means necessary to transport themselves Transit services for the residents of these smaller communities which allow people to travel to the locations of essential services and medical care in nearby communities are becoming increasingly important Services for the elderly medical services and those associated with health and human service agencies frequently create transit needs because consumers must be transported in order to participate in these programs or receive services In spite of increasing expenses for operation insurance wages and vehicle replacement costs if public transit rates can stay affordable they could be expected to play an increasingly important role in the transportation needs of the residents of the region No major additions to the highway system have been constructed during the last five years or are any planned in the region However the Iowa Department of Transportation and the counties in the region have completed a number of projects to update and improve existing roads and bridges They have plans in place to continue maintenance as funding allows However funding lags far behind that needed to adequately maintain the roads and high number of bridges in the region The main focus in the area continues to be on maintenance of the existing roadways and bridges 2008 severe weather events and flooding took a toll on the transportation infrastructure The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA - Stimulus Plan) brought more than one and a half million dollars into the region for transportation projects The majority of the Stimulus dollars were spent on much needed maintenance projects that were simply accomplished sooner than originally planned because of the available funds Severe weather occurred in the region again in 2010 This also resulted in serious damage to many secondary roadways within the state The needs for transportation dollars with which to maintain roadways and bridges in the region continue to outpace available funding The result is an increasingly difficult task of maintaining roadway and bridges within the region Transportation PlanningEconomic Development Coordination In the coming year the national transportation system within the SICOG region will not be considerably different The use of alternative fuels and modes of transportation can be predicted by the growing trends and increased advocacy of the national and state development experts Out of ecological and fiscal necessity transportation will become more environmentally friendly with development of alternative fuels and increased hybrid vehicle production The SICOG counties will also benefit from these trends by encouraging entrepreneurship in research and development of alternative fuel sources The focus of economic development and transportation planning for the future is necessarily placed on preserving the existing multi-modal transportation system SICOG staff provides technical assistance and administers a regional transportation planning affiliation that serves five of the counties in the SICOG region (Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) 14ATURA which serves Adair Taylor Union Ringgold and Adams Counties) Therefore SICOG staff has intimate knowledge and participation in the transportation planning activities within the region Annually SICOG prepares a Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) Transportation Improvement



Program (TIP) and Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) for these counties SICOG staff also completes a Long Range Transportation Plan for the five-county RPA 14 region every five years Therefore much coordination between transportation planning and economic development occurs as this work is accomplished by the SICOG organization that specializes in both of these activities Communications The communications infrastructure has changed little in the last few years in comparison to the dramatic changes that occurred over the previous five to ten years with most areas of the region now accessible to cellular telephone cable or satellite TV and high-speed Internet service SICOG staff is involved in the Connect Iowa program to inventory the availability and determine needs for broadband connectivity within our region and the state At a time when information technology is constantly being updated this sector is one of the most critical for attracting entrepreneurs to the regions communities For the most part in the larger communities information technology is adequate to meet economic development needs In some of the most rural areas the capabilities of public utilities or infrastructure may be inadequate especially those areas not served by large telecommunication companies However the local mainly cooperatively owned telecommunications providers continue to aggressively work to provide improved services Unfortunately the lack of interest shown by the large telecommunications companies to provide updated services in the most rural areas could create constraints to economic development Most improvements in this area are dependent on the service providers and state and federal regulations SICOG is involved in promotion of broadband access adoption and use throughout the region Increasing broadband is vital for the economic development within the area SICOG will continue to monitor this and other technologies over time to help communities determine their need for action

Population

Rural Region The region is primarily rural with only three towns having populations over 2500 Creston (7834) Winterset (5190) and Osceola (4929) according to the 2010 US Census Seventy-four percent (74) of the residents of the region live in very small towns (less than 2500 population) or in rural areas of the region Residents often travel outside the immediate area in order to work because employment centers are typically located only in the county-seat towns



Population Changes Table 1 County Population Changes 1960 ndash 2010

Census data show population decreases from 2000 to 2010 in five of the counties in the SICOG region --Adair Adams Decatur Ringgold Taylor Counties During that same period Clarke (+17) Madison (+118) and Union (+18) Counties showed increases in population This resulted in a net 027 decrease in the regional population during that decade The only counties in the region to show an increase in population from 1960 to 2010 were Clarke County with a 1294 increase and Madison County with a 2752 increase over that fifty-year period As shown on the following State of Iowa map most areas of the state are showing stable or declining population Population Projections 2015-2030 Table 2 County Population Projections 2015-2030

Area 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 Adair 7628 7732 7843 7957 8073 Adams 3973 3934 3899 3865 3832 Clarke 9406 9694 9990 10290 10592 Decatur 8283 8212 8149 8088 8029 Madison 16337 16964 17607 18255 18908 Ringgold 5047 4981 4920 4861 4802 Taylor 6088 5952 5822 5694 5567 Union 12129 12063 12009 11958 11909 REGION 68891 69532 70239 70968 71712

2010 State Profile Iowa Woods amp Poole Economics Inc wwwwoodsandpoolecom Prepared by httpwwwiowadatacenterorgState Library of Iowa State Data Center Program 800-248-4483 82609 wwwwoodsandpoolecom

Population Changes

County 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

Percent Change

1960-2010

Percent Change

2000-2010 Adair 10893 9487 9509 8409 8243 7682 -2948 -68 Adams 7468 6322 5731 4866 4482 4029 -4605 -101 Clarke 8222 7581 8612 8287 9133 9286 +1294 +17 Decatur 10539 9737 9794 8338 8689 8457 -3642 -27 Madison 12295 11558 12597 12483 14019 15679 +2752 +118 Ringgold 7910 6373 6112 5420 5469 5131 -3513 -62 Taylor 10288 8790 8353 7114 6958 6317 -3860 -92 Union 13712 13557 13858 12750 12309 12534 -859 +18 Region 81327 73405 74566 67667 69302 69115 -1502 -027

Source US Census Bureau 2010 Census



Percent Population Change in Counties from 2000 to 2010

Aging Population The region experienced much outmigration during recent years and as a consequence the area has proportionately fewer men and women of prime working ages 25 to 39 years than the statewide average This means it has a less competitive labor market The region has an aging population with a higher percentage of persons over the age of sixty-five years than does the State of Iowa (153) or the nation (137) according to estimated 2012 figures from the US Census Bureau Table 3 Percent Persons 65 Years Old amp Over

USA State of

Iowa

SICOG Region Average

Adair County

Adams County

Clarke County

Decatur County

Madison County

Ringgold County

Taylor County

Union County

137 153 1969 220 218 167 183 154 240 209 184

Source US Census Bureau State and County Quick Facts Data derived from 2010 Census httpquickfactscensusgovqfdmapsiowa_maphtml



Income

Continued Economic Discrepancy The economy in the region continues to lag behind the remainder of the state and the nation in terms of income The following tables show economic trends that have affected the region for decades

Per Capita Personal Income According to the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis in 2011 Iowa had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $41156 This PCPI was 99 percent of the national average of $41560 The 2011 PCPI reflected an increase of 86 percent from 2010 The 2010-2011 national change was +44 percent In 2001 the PCPI of Iowa was $27908 The 2001-2011 compound annual growth rate of PCPI was 40 percent The average compound annual growth rate for the nation was 29 percent In spite of this recent growth in PCPI the region continues to remain far below the state and nation in per capita personal income Per capita personal incomes of residents in the SICOG region continue to rank in the bottom quarter of the state and increasingly lag behind the national average As it is a mean value it does not reflect income distribution If the distribution of income within a country is skewed a small wealthy class can increase per capita income far above that of the majority of the population In this respect median income is a more useful measure of prosperity than per capita income because it is less influenced by the outliers Table 4 Per Capita Personal Income ndash 2011 State of

Iowa SICOG Region

Average

Adair County

Adams County

Clarke County

Decatur County

Madison County

Ringgold County

Taylor County

Union County

$41156

$36390

$40325

$43553

$32255

$27009

$37816

$32397

$42430

$35339

httpwwwbeagov Median household incomes as shown in Table 5 below also reflect that the region lags behind the rest of the state Table 5 Median Household Income ndash 2007-2011 Source US Census Bureau httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstates19000html

In 2010 the two poorest counties in the State of Iowa were located in the SICOG region Decatur County was ranked the poorest (19 below poverty) and Ringgold County (127 below poverty) ranked the second poorest county in the State of Iowa So it remains that in spite of modest gains per capita and median household incomes continue to fall short within the region Per capita personal incomes within the region average $4766 less per year than the 2011 state average of $41156 Both of these counties are also sparsely populated To put this into another perspective in 2007-2011 Decatur Countyrsquos median Household income was $34185 (67 of the national average of $51324) in 2011 This translates to household incomes that are $17139 less per household than the national median household income The region overall continues to lag behind the state and nation in per capita and median household incomes

State of Iowa

SICOG Region

Adair County

Adams County

Clarke County

Decatur County

Madison County

Ringgold County

Taylor County

Union County

$50451

$44211

$47623

$44389

$45610

$34185

$56333

$42213

$41554

$41782



In 2013 the largest private industry in the Southern Iowa Council of Governmentrsquos Region was manufacturing According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the regionrsquos average weekly wage for all industries was $527 in 2013 This was a decrease of approximately 12 percent from 2012 The average weekly wage in the nation during 2013 was $921

Unemployment Although unemployment rates in the region had been showing a downward trend from prior to 2007 they rose during 2008 ending the year with an average of 42 (higher than the state average of 38) During early 2009 the unemployment rates continued their climb before leveling off ending that year with an average of 60 unemployment in the region (equal to the 60 unemployment average throughout the state) The national economy continued signs of recovery from 2010 through 2013 with the unemployment rate in the region steadily declining



Monthly Unemployment Rates ndash2013 Table 6 2013 Monthly Unemployment Rates in Percentages in SICOG Region

Annual Average Unemployment Rates

Table 7 Unemployment in Region XIV Counties 2005-2013

County 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Adams 55 47 41 41 52 56 51 43 39 Adair 43 32 35 39 56 60 50 43 38 Clarke 55 41 43 45 72 83 73 62 55 Decatur 51 40 43 37 61 77 58 47 46 Madison 47 39 40 45 61 75 65 58 50 Ringgold 49 40 43 42 51 57 53 47 44 Taylor 41 37 40 40 62 60 48 39 37 Union 52 40 40 44 62 65 56 50 47 REGION 49 40 41 42 60 67 57 49 44 IOWA 46 40 37 38 66 67 60 52 45

Source Iowa Department of Workforce Development httpwwwiowaworkforceorglmilaborforce

From 2006 through 2010 the regionrsquos average unemployment rate was the same or slightly above the state average The poor economic conditions in 2009 and 2010 resulted in a marked rise in unemployment in the region and the state In 2011 after two years of rising unemployment the regionrsquos rate dropped to 57 (03 less than the state average) and in 2012 it dropped to 49 (03 less than the state average) Although this was an encouraging sign of an economic recovery within the region the unemployment rate still remains elevated in comparison to the 2000 to 2008 averages It should be noted that the unemployment rate in Iowa has remained consistently lower than the national average (93 in 2009 96 in 2010 90 in 2011 and 81 in 2012) during the economic downturn of late 2009 through the present

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2013

AVERAGE Adair 55 52 47 37 34 37 36 38 30 30 31 38 39 Adams 48 46 42 38 32 35 35 38 34 40 34 34 38 Clarke 71 69 64 57 55 57 54 54 47 42 43 45 55 Decatur 54 49 52 48 42 49 51 47 39 39 38 41 46 Madison 83 74 68 49 40 43 43 43 43 38 37 43 50 Ringgold 63 56 54 43 36 41 39 43 33 35 37 41 44 Taylor 43 38 36 32 33 37 39 41 34 34 34 38 37 Union 63 61 55 45 41 46 46 56 39 36 36 43 47 REGION 60 56 52 44 39 43 43 45 37 37 36 40 44




Source Bureau of Labor Statistics httpdatablsgovPDQservletSurveyOutputServletdata_tool=latest_numbersampseries_id=LNS14000000 Source Iowa Department of Workforce Development httpwwwiowaworkforceorglmilaborforce

Job Losses Economic Downturn and Recovery In 2007 the region lost several major employers -- Woodmarc in Madison County Dekko in Ringgold County and Wausau Homes in Adams County all were key losses All of these were manufacturers that closed due to jobs moving out of the country or due to consolidations Pamida stores in Corning Bedford and Leon also closed in 2007 Although Pamida did not provide a large numbers of full-time jobs the loss of this ldquodiscountrdquo type store meant that these towns had lost a valuable local resource that forced residents to obtain necessities from outside their towns The downturn in the economy also affected employers in the SICOG region During the final quarter of 2008 and 2009 the following layoffs were announced (with three of these businesses closing in 2009)

Precision Pulley ndash (Lenox amp Corning) 30 permanent layoffs Mustang - formerly Murray Products ndash (Murray) 12 permanent layoffsbusiness closed in 2009 Salford - formerly MacLander ndash (Osceola) 18 permanent layoffs OBrien Bros (Leon) ndash 35 permanent layoffs ndash business closed in 2009 New Market Schools (New Market) ndash 22 permanent layoffs ndash school closed permanently in 2009 GITS (Creston) ndash some permanent layoffs Cardinal Glass (Greenfield) ndash 63 laid off as of December 2009 Astoria (Osceola) ndash 15 layoffs Paul Mueller (Osceola) ndash70 layoffs (23 of its workforce) ndash remaining employees on ldquoshared workrdquo program that allows them to work 24 hours a week but receive pay for 40 hours of work

The local Iowa Workforce Development office estimated that 1100 jobs were lost in the region from the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2008 through 2009 when the region and the state experienced a substantial increase in its unemployment rate According to Iowa Workforce Development the number of Iowa unemployment insurance claims increased 758 from January 2008 to January 2009 In 2010 every county in the region except for Taylor County showed rising unemployment rates as did the state The 2010 unemployment rates in the region (6) and the state were not as high as the national average

000

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

Average(Unemployment(Rates((2000(T(2013(

REGION

IOWA

US



rate of 94 in December of 2010 By 2011 the average unemployment rate in the region was down 1 from the previous year to 57 The state rate was down 7 from the previous year to 60 for 2011 By the end of 2010 a gradual turnaround had begun for many of the major manufacturers in the region Paul Mueller (Osceola) called laid off employees back to work Salford (Osceola) had added four new positions during the year GITS (Creston) had called back all laid off employees as had Cardinal Glass (Greenfield) Farley and Sathers Fansteel Wellman Dynamics and Bunn-O-Matic (all in Creston) continued to add employees throughout the year Precision Pulley (Lenox amp Corning) also added back employees during 2010 Cardinal Glass (Greenfield) in Adair County a large manufacturer of residential glass felt the effects of the economic downturn much earlier than many other manufacturers in the country Cardinal Glass employment peaked in 2006 when they had approximately 600 employees but declined in 2007 through 2009 when they were down to around 340 employees Employment has remained fairly steady since 2009 Adams County lost approximately 30 jobs during the economic downturn of 2008-2009 By the end of 2011 approximately 11 of those employees had been called back Jobs numbers slowly increased during 2012 and 2013 Precision Pulley amp Idler have expanded into a larger facility with an additional 8-10 jobs planned ECHCO Concrete LLC located as a new business into Adams County with 10-12 jobs and plans to build their permanent Concrete Plant this Spring Adams County employment numbers are now higher than the pre-economic downturn numbers Clarke County employment increased in 2013 Iowa Steel formerly Majona is now employing roughly 80 and is looking to hire an additional 15 employees Valley of the Moon employment has reached 87 consistently (up from approximately 60 in 2012) but sometimes employment spikes to over 100 FTEs Osceola Foods added a product line and employees in 2013 and is now adding on again and will be increasing employment levels Astoria sold its assets to Altec and the new company Altec Astoria is planning to increase employment by 100 positions over the next year or so Salford acquired the German Machine works building and plans to add staff as a result Madison County employment during 2011 was brought back to pre-economic downturn figures and employment numbers for 2012 were up slightly Plans to construct a new Hy-Vee grocery store were announced in 2013 In terms of sales 2008 was the year with the highest number of retail sales and the County has not returned back to that level yet By the beginning of 2013 Ringgold County employment was approaching pre-economic downturn numbers in approximately half of its major employers but still lagging for the other half During 2013 employment numbers gradually continued their comeback The industrial base of Union County is quite diverse and so the downturn affected some but not all industries during the last few years Non-manufacturing businesses have held employment numbers steady for several years Since 2007 Greater Regional Medical Center has grown its workforce by over 30 It was very negatively impacted by a 2012 tornado that caused much damage and resulted in the shutdown of many areas of the facility However those jobs and a few more have been regained since the facility has been repaired and reopened Many local retail and service businesses have shown little fluctuation over the last few years Agri-businesses have maintained their numbers steadily throughout this time period



CHS a multi-national corporation purchased the Creston soybean plant from Gavilon in 2012 and CHS plans to increase its workforce by 40 employees over the next three years A major expansion of the CHS facility is currently underway Contractors working on the expansion have also made a positive economic impact locally Ferrararsquos employment numbers (a candy manufacturer) remained constant until the rising cost of commodities negatively impacted their operations during 2011 However Ferrara employment numbers increased during 2012 and they have maintained those increases during 2013 2012 employment numbers at Fansteel Wellman Dynamics were down from 2011 but in 2013 their workforce numbers were back up This facility is one of only four in the world that manufactures huge metal castings for the aerospace helicopter and private jet industries Wellman Dynamics is currently planning to expand its facilities Job numbers at Bunn-O-Matic were up from 2011 to 2012 and have held steady in 2013 Precision Optical employment also remains steady in 2013 Late in 2013 GITS manufacturing an auto parts manufacturer announced plans to cease operations at its Creston facility with approximately 80 of its 95 employees permanently laid off Production is being moved to facilities in China and Mexico with up to 15 finance and engineering jobs relocated to its parent company Actuant Corporation located in Urbandale Iowa Layoffs began in November 2013 with final shutdown of the plant expected by June 2014 The majority of the 30 employees remaining at GITS at the end of 2013 will likely be laid off early in 2014 It will be challenging for the engineers who were laid off at GITS to find replacement jobs with comparable salaries within the region The total employment numbers at the five major Union County employers (Bunn-O-Matic Ferrara GITS Precision Optical and Fansteel Wellman Dynamics) are shown on the following chart

YEAR 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 NUMBER OF UNION COUNTY EMPLOYEES

1675 1715 1765 1895 1735 1820 1760

When viewed regionally this information indicates that the seriously declining economic climate in the country during the economic downturn has affected the region but not to the extent as in some parts of the country This is due in part to our diverse economy and dependence on agriculture related industries not so heavily impacted as manufacturing The employment numbers for 2013 generally reflect a recovery is underway for the major industries (with the exception of GITS Manufacturing) Low unemployment within the region is generally viewed as a positive sign of recovery

Housing Housing has consistently ranked as a very high priority during the annual CEDS priority process over the last decade Key issues of the region continue to be housing rehabilitation housing development purchase assistance and demolition of dilapidated housing Iowarsquos housing stock is significantly older than the national average This is because the state has grown at a slower rate than the nation One important and critical comparison is the fraction of housing that was built before 1940 About 29 of Iowarsquos housing stock fits into that category compared with 145 for the US Most importantly Iowa lags the nation strongly in the percentages of homes built since the 1980s Accordingly Iowarsquos housing stock will have age-based issues There is more structural deterioration less stringent building codes and lower standards in homes located in the slowly growing or declining population areas such as the SICOG region Many of Iowarsquos older homes are located in its rural areas such as the SICOG region As a result of the low income of residents and the lack of population growth within the region there is limited construction of new homes in the region The data in Table 8 below indicates that if Madison County is excluded only 20 new homes were constructed in the remaining seven counties during 2011



From 2000 through 2007 the SICOG region experienced only a 45 growth in the number of new housing permits issued for single-family homes This is well below the state rate of 15 Therefore the bulk of the housing stock in the SICOG region remains very old The average assessed property value of a home in the region in 2010 was only $34 036 Table 8 Homeownership amp Housing Census Data for Counties in SICOG Region

County Homeownership Rate (2007-2011)

Multi-family housing (2007-2011)

Single Family Building Permits (2011)

Median Value of owner-occupied homes (2007-2011)

Adair County 766 101 0 $93300 Adams County 815 69 4 $81100 Clarke County 780 91 1 $91100 Decatur County 684 118 0 $69800 Madison County 792 102 35 $153000 Ringgold County 796 74 9 $85600 Taylor County 794 65 0 $64400 Union County 704 142 6 $90300 State of Iowa 730 185 55 $121300

US Census Bureau httpquickfactscensusgovqfdstates Few building permits are issued for multi-family housing construction and as shown by the table above it appears that few multi-family housing opportunities exist in the SICOG region Therefore most residents either own or rent older single-family homes Considering the low wages and incomes throughout the region the low median value of owner-occupied homes in the region and the relative old age of the housing stock in Iowa it is likely that many residents of the region live in low-value deteriorated homes without the means to repair them

SICOG 2008-2010 Regional Housing Rehabilitation Needs Assessment and Action Plan To address the deficit of quality owner-occupied homes with low-income residents a regional study was conducted to guide the region and interested communities in setting and substantiating action plans for many local areas at a low cost SICOG completed this assessment of housing conditions and needs for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation that details much of the housing situation in the region The SICOG 2008-2010 Regional Housing Rehabilitation Needs Assessment and Action Plan may be found on the SICOG website at httpwwwsicogcomsitesdefaultfilespublications201020SICOG_Hsg_Needspdf The housing plan comprehensively analyzes the various needs of the entire region and interested individual communities of the region in terms of owner-occupied housing rehabilitation The study includes analysis of needs conditions and plans of action for the region and the participating cities concerning this topic Rental housing homebuyer assistance and new home construction are not considered except as they relate to the need for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation This report a) thoroughly studies and itemizes housing needs both regionally and by community with assistance and public comment from the communities impacted b) develops community and region- wide two-year action plans that address specific needs and funding issues related to the needs and c) helps the communities impacted establish locally-driven programs and projects via public education and involvement



Educational Resources The SICOG region is home to the Southwestern Community College located in Creston which has a satellite location in Osceola and Graceland University located in Lamoni

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Southwestern Community College (SWCC) offers a variety of educational options

bull (College Transfer) Program ndash SWCCrsquos arts and sciences program prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities Students may complete an associate of arts degree at SWCC and then transfer for a bachelors degree from a four-year institution

bull Career Option Programs - Career options programs are designed to put students into the workforce after two years of study Credits earned in these programs may be transferred should a student wish to continue his or her education

bull Career and Technical Education - These programs are designed to provide instruction of a preparatory type to prepare students for the workforce quickly The courses in these programs are not meant for transfer

Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees are offered at the school Career and technical education careers include

bull Accounting bull Accounting and information technology bull Administrative office technology bull Agricultural programs bull Auto collision repairrefinish bull Automotive repair technology bull Business administration bull Carpentry and building trades bull Electrical technology bull Graphic design bull Health information technology bull Industrial maintenance technology bull Information technology systems networking bull Help desk bull Management information systems bull Medical transcription bull Nursing bull Office skills bull Professional music bull Web development bull Welding

Job Training SWCC works closely with the economic development groups within the region and with local industries to provide needed job training or retraining for employees



Buena Vista University Buena Vista University Graduate amp Professional Studies located in Creston has offered classes at the Southwestern Community College campus since 1986 A variety of face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate and professional studies programs are offered through this remote location program of Buena Vista University of Storm Lake Iowa

Graceland University Graceland University is an accredited private liberal arts university

bull Total enrollment is 2300 students bull The main residential campus located in Lamoni Iowa offers 35 undergraduate majors 60 degree

options 19 varsity sports and a full program of intramural sports and campus-wide activities bull A high-tech 55000-square-foot urban campus in Independence MO houses their School of

Nursing and the Community of Christ Seminary as well as the Center for the Study of the Korean War Other programs offered through the Independence campus include undergraduate and graduate Education programs and an undergraduate Business Administration program

bull Gracelandrsquos online programs include Master of Education Master of Nursing RN to BSN RN to MSN and a BA in Health Care

bull Graceland has partnerships with area community colleges including Indian Hills Community College (Centerville) North Central Missouri College (Trenton) and Metropolitan Community Colleges Blue River Campus (Independence) to provide classes and degree completion programs

Severe Weather Events The State of Iowa and areas within the SICOG region have experienced a number of severe weather events (eg tornados hail storms and flooding) during the last five years Although the number of jobs lost in the SICOG region as a result of these weather events was not as severe as in other parts of the state homeowners and businesses sustained millions of dollars in damage to their homes and businesses as a result Much of the damage due to flooding was not covered by insurance Federal and state disaster relief funds and stimulus funds provided a source of funding for needed repairs or infrastructure replacements Due to SICOGrsquos outstanding reputation and knowledgeable staff the state designated SICOG as one of six ldquoSuper COGrsquosrdquo to coordinate and implement the massive recovery effort Additionally SICOG applied for and received EDA funding to employ a Disaster Recovery Coordinator in 2008 to assist in this recovery process This coordinator and other SICOG staff worked on an enormous assortment of activities related to the recovery efforts from the infusion of State of Iowa Jumpstart Funds (three state funded programs and eight Federal programs) for homeowners landlords and businesses directly impacted by the severe storms tornados and flooding of 2008 to the damage caused by the epic ice storm of January 2008 and severe wind and rain storms of 2010 In 2011 the region experienced several damaging tornados Most of the damage occurred in and around Lenox in Taylor County where 10-15 blocks were heavily damaged and another 20 blocks received moderate damage In April of 2012 the City of Creston in Union County was struck with a damaging tornado that heavily damaged some major facilities in the northern part of the city The local hospital community college area education agency YMCA low-income apartment buildings and homes were heavily damaged or destroyed SICOGrsquos efforts to assist in the recovery from the devastation have included completing hazard mitigation plans working with homeowners to repair damage assisting cities and counties with infrastructure repairs and improvements expanding our revolving loan program for disaster recovery and future business development new production upper story housing and new housing



construction SICOG has encouraged and assisted communities within the region to apply for available funding in order to aid the region SICOG has administered a variety of state and federal disaster recovery programs for homeowners and businesses to assist in the recovery process in recent years Disaster mitigation planning proved very beneficial to the region during these events

SICOG Disaster Recovery Implementation Plan

Introduction The Southern Iowa Council of Governmentsrsquo request for a Disaster Recovery Coordinator was made in order to provide dedicated technical assistance to the needs of communities in our eight county regionndash particularly those that stemmed from the Floods and Ice Storm of 2008 (FEMA 1763 and 1737 respectively) The capacity of the communities in our rural region is limited and many of the Federal assistance programs have provisions that are difficult to surmount Few rural communities have the financial capacity to hire the dedicated staff necessary to manage and administer these kinds of programs SICOG and the Disaster Recovery Coordinator have provided the necessary information and services to our communities in order to recover from the damage of these disasters and to mitigate the impacts of future events Furthermore this investment and the CEDS Planning Program are both part of a larger strategy to drive coordination and cooperation between local economic development service delivery agencies This holistic strategy is a catalyst through which future job creation can be facilitated and private investments can be leveraged The communities and counties in our region were greatly impacted by the disaster events in 2008 A major winter storm paralyzed many of our communities in January when large quantities of ice made roads inaccessible and damaged key infrastructure including power distribution lines roads and public buildings This storm was quite significant in its impact and its effects were being remedied when the second disaster occurred In June the region experienced severe thunderstorms and historic flooding that devastated portions of the SICOG area with up to ten (10) inches of rain falling in some communities In Creston and Corning areas of the communitiesrsquo commercial district were submerged andor experienced structural damage to their physical structures Furthermore vital infrastructure was inundated by water and most communities experienced sewerage backup due to the large influx of storm water into the system In Creston alone more than one-third of residences and businesses were affected by the heavy rainfall and related issues In response to both the Ice Storms and Floods of 2008 the SICOG Disaster Recovery Coordinator sought to effectively organize the resources and provide leadership for the recovery effort throughout the region Furthermore the EDA investment brought private and public sector representatives together through regional partnerships to discuss identify and address local and regional needs related to both economic development and disaster recovery These efforts were instrumental in realizing the long-term economic development goals of the region and have identified key assets and investments in our communities that are essential to the economic vitality of the region The Southern Iowa EDD staff provides numerous resources related to economic development technical assistance strategic planning and the means through which funding can be secured These resources directly increased the number and diversity of business start-ups and expansions throughout the region The EDA Recovery Coordinator support and other public and private expenditures were essential to the long-term economic health of the region as a whole Recovery from the Disasters of 2008 and the tornado



disasters of 2012 in both Taylor County and Union County and mitigation of future impacts are essential to both the private and public sectors as the SICOG region moves forward

Regional Implementation Strategy The strategy detailed below is a product of the local recovery efforts in the Southern Iowa COG region and the needs expressed by local community leaders The Regional Implementation Strategy is intended to serve as a framework for ongoing recovery and mitigation activities Goal 1 Hazard Mitigation Objective 1 Reduce Losses to Property and Human Life from Severe Weather Hazards Action Steps 1 Develop and maintain hazard mitigation plans in all jurisdictions using HMGP funds Coordinate

between local governments to eliminate all Single-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation plans in the SICOG region Ensure that plans are updated regularly and that mitigation actions are being implemented Integrate additional walk-through audits of communities with City and County officials

2 Local NOAA Weather Radio Programs Assist local Emergency Management officials and local governments with the creation of local weather radio programs Funds from local governments local interest groups community foundations and Emergency Management funding sources could be utilized

3 Tornado Safe Rooms Projects Encourage local governments and schools to seek funding for tornado safe rooms at critical facilities public buildings recreational fields and campgrounds

4 Promote Storm Siren Projects in Rural Communities and at County Facilities Support the development of storm siren projects that seek to protect rural residents and users of rural public facilities Funds from USDA or the HMGP could be utilized

Objective 2 Improve the integrity and resiliency of infrastructure within the region Action Steps 1 Implement Identified Infrastructure Projects Apply for funding for previously identified recovery and

mitigation projects These projects include road repairs the enhancement of back-up generators storm and sanitary sewer systems wastewater treatment facilities power transmission among others Potential funding sources include USDA HMGP CDBG I-JOBS FEMA and other funding sources as appropriate

2 Infrastructure Needs Assessment Conduct study of infrastructure needs and vulnerability throughout the SICOG region Funding could be requested from the State of Iowa or from EDA Study would identify priority projects time frames and compliance with other schedules like DNR Consent Orders Additionally this Needs Assessment would provide a basis and framework for programming infrastructure investments and could be revisited regularly to include additionally projects or make necessary changes

Goal 2 Housing Recovery Objective 1 Replace Housing Stock Damaged by 2008 Floods amp Severe Storms Action Steps 1 Single-Family New Production Replacement Housing Program SICOG will be accepting applications

from potential homeowners in the coming months for the third round of this program No units have been built from previous rounds of funding but SICOG intends to create a proposal for the construction of at least five units throughout the region The Iowa Economic Development Authority provides funds for this program



Objective 2 Promote amp Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities Action Steps 1 Regional Housing Needs Assessment SICOG completed its latest Regional Housing Needs

Assessment in 2005 This assessment was developed to identify and communities with specific housing-related needs and projects Support identified projects with funds from the regional Housing Trust Fund CDBG and HOME funds

Goal 3 Business Recovery Objective 1 Improve the resiliency of the private sector to disaster situations Action Steps 1 Promote Business Continuity Planning Maintain resources and example plans for interested

businesses Promote Business Continuity Planning through local Chambers of Commerce and Development Corporations

2 Promote Business Continuity and Continuity of Operations planning to critical assets and major employers identified in the Hazard Mitigation Planning process

3 Recapitalize Revolving Loan Fund Support business expansions and improvements to existing buildings Funds could be sought from the Iowa finance Authority and Economic Development Administration RLF investments support the general economic health of the region and its resiliency during and after disaster events

Goal 4 Coordination and Capacity Building Objective 1 Enhance the capacity of and coordination between recovery partners Action Steps 1 Coordinate a Regional Meeting of Emergency Management Officials 2 Utilize the expertise and institutional knowledge of emergency management officials with disaster

response and recovery issues Build a regional network through which disaster related information can be shared efficiently and effectively

Regional Recovery Strategy The purpose of the Regional Recovery Strategy is to provide a framework in which the Southern Iowa Council of Governments and its partner communities can respond to the immediate demands of recovery efforts and mitigate the impacts of future disaster events This Recovery Strategy establishes responsibilities for communities and recovery partners during the immediate and intermediate stages of recovery This framework was born of the Southern Iowa COGrsquos experience with the recovery efforts that followed the multiple disaster events of 2008 It addresses many of the obstacles that SICOG and other regional partners faced in 2008 and builds on the successes of those recovery efforts as well This strategy is intended to be a ldquoliving documentrdquondash one in which the included action steps and enumerated responsibilities are reconsidered on a regular basis Additional input from regional recovery partners and local leaders will be incorporated into this strategy as it is reconsidered and evolves A regular review schedule for this strategy and the associated documents will allow information about new programs to be incorporated into the strategy and address any salient issues that arise The following strategy is outlined at two levels an overarching regional strategy and strategies for individual communities The recovery strategy is constructed with municipalities and counties in mind providing guidance for the community as a whole However in the event of a disaster individual residents and businesses also require guidance as well These issues are addressed by specific action



items in the Recovery Strategy and by additional resources to be developed over time The final two sections of the current Recovery Strategy serve as a brief guide to addressing the immediate needs of homeowners and businesses and provide guidance to help ensure that these individuals and businesses are positioned to make the most of disaster funding Regional Strategy Immediate Recovery Efforts amp Coordination Establish a Regional Recovery Committee with representatives from local organizations and communities This group will coordinate information to ensure that channels of communication between communities and recovery organizations are open E-mail distribution lists and regular meetings should be held to promote coordination between groups Responsible Entities Local governments Emergency Management non-profits SICOG volunteers Identify a ldquopoint of contactrdquo for regional recovery efforts This staff member would ensure that appropriate and timely information is provided to disaster-affected individuals businesses and communities Individual communities should contact the SICOG to ensure that questions directed to city or county staff people are forwarded to the appropriate recovery partners Responsible Entity Regional Recovery Committee Develop a Communications Plan for recovery efforts Coordinate press releases between recovery partners and work with local newspapers and radio stations to ensure that complete up-to-date information is provided to residents of the region Media outlets should be provided with information on all available programs to avoid a patchwork of articles or broadcasts regarding related programs or initiatives Responsible Entity Regional Recovery Committee Collect and manage disaster-related data Create a data management system to identify needs and measure progress of the recovery effort Data should be collected on housing needs infrastructure failures and damage to public property This information is critical for future planning efforts and mitigation projects Responsible Entities Local governments Emergency Management Officials non-profits SICOG Incorporate disaster recovery and mitigation into planning activities Identify disaster recovery and mitigation projects in long-term regional strategies such as the Comprehensive Economic Development strategy and any broad infrastructure study that is completed in the future Responsible Entities SICOG local governments development corporations Chambers of Commerce Business amp Industry Provide affected businesses with list of available recovery resources Utilize contacts made through the distribution of surveys and referrals from communities chambers of commerce development corporations and other recovery partners Responsible Entities SICOG Chambers of Commerce Development Corporations local governments Recapitalize RLF to support economic growth in the regional economy Support projects throughout the region that foster job growth and enhance the economic health following disaster events Revolving Loans Fund programs should be considered to provide assistance to disaster affected businesses and non-profits



Responsible Entities SICOG local financial institutions Chambers of Commerce local development corporations EDA IFA Homeowners Provide Recovery Checklists and recovery resources to affected homeowners Disseminate checklists for disaster recovery through community canvassing or with utility bills Checklists should provide information on potential financial assistance available and documentation for homeowners to retain in order to ensure their eligibility for recovery programs Responsible Entities SICOG non-profits local governments ISU Extension volunteers Local Strategies Infrastructure amp Public Property Apply for Infrastructure Assistance Local governments should track and report disaster damage to FEMA and IDOT following disaster events City officials should coordinate with County Emergency Management Coordinators to submit applications for FEMA Public Assistance to repair damage from disaster events Responsible Entities Local governments FEMA IDOT Assess opportunities for mitigation and recovery projects Local infrastructure projects related to mitigation and recovery should be identified and incorporated into existing capital improvements programming Responsible Entities Local governments Business amp Industry Survey local businesses to measure impact of the disaster event Coordinate with local Chambers of Commerce and development corporations to survey local businesses about the effects of a disaster event Surveys should solicit information regarding the types of impacts experienced and the estimated costs of those impacts When completed this Business Survey will be incorporated into this report Responsible Entities Chambers of Commerce local development corporations local governments SICOG Identify projects to enhance the resiliency of the regional economy to disaster events Strengthening local businesses enhances the capacity of a community to recover from disaster events Promote and develop economic development initiatives infrastructure projects job creation activities and business continuity planning to local businesses Responsible Entities Local governments local development corporations local governments SICOG SICOG-RLF Housing Stabilize existing housing stock Address health and safety concerns in local housing and work to bring housing back to pre-disaster condition Coordinate with recovery partners to match the needs of affected homeowners with available local state and federal funding Responsible Entities Local governments non-profits IEDA IFA Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) SICOG Housing Trust Fund Participate in replacement housing programs



Work with cities local development corporations and builders to utilize state funding for replacement housing programs Regional allocations of funding provided to SICOG should be utilized to maximize housing opportunities for residents of the SICOG region Responsible Entities SICOG SICOG Housing Trust Fund IDED IFA Development Corporations



Chapter 4 ndash Accomplishments and Deliverables for Program Year 2013

Projects amp Progress Implementing 2013 Regional Priorities

This chapter identifies the efforts and main accomplishments made by the Southern Iowa Council of Governments to reach the goals in the 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) in and for the Southern Iowa EDD This review of accomplishments enables area decision makers to evaluate previous goals and objectives while planning improvements for the quality of life in southern Iowa Each deliverable is discussed in the order of the 2013 program yearrsquos official priority rank with 2013 accomplishments shown in bold Priority 1 Economic Development Invigorate the regional economy through local development A A grant for development planning in Area XIV was applied for and received by the

Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) The EDA grant was for $56700 with SICOGrsquos match of $37800 for a total of $94500

B The housing transportation sewer community services water resources local planning and management recreation solid waste energy elderly youth rural health value-added agriculture and social services projects listed under these priorities aid and promote economic development throughout the region Infrastructure upgrades access to high-speed telecommunications and improvements to water and transportation resources enable current industries to expand assist in the recruitment of new industry and support the local economy and assist with job creation Other projects and accomplishments undertaken during Program Year 2013 include housing recreation tourism and other services that enhance the quality of life in the region

C SICOG offers technical assistance to and has partnered with local development corporations

bull Adams Community Economic Development Corporation bull Bedford Area Economic Development bull Clarke County Development Corporation bull Decatur County Development Corporation bull Lamoni Community Development Corporation bull Lenox Community Development Corporation bull Leon Community Development Corporation bull Lorimor Community Development Corporation bull Ringgold County Development and Tourism bull Union County Development Association bull Madison County Chamber and Development bull Midwest Partnership

D SICOG assists communities in the region to expand their job base by locating or expanding businessesindustries or related economic development projects In addition the SICOG Revolving Loan Fund provides low interest loans to assist new and expanding businesses Twenty-one (21) loans are currently under administration

E SICOG assists communities with Urban Renewal and Revitalization Plans including Tax Increment Financing andor Tax Abatement Plans During 2013 SICOG provided technical



assistance on multiple projects in the City of Creston to the City of Lenox and to Union County regarding Urban Renewal Plans Tax Abatement andor Tax Increment Financing

F SICOG continued to implement and follow the recommendations of a rural economic development infrastructure and site study prepared by SICOG through contract with Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA)

G SICOG provided technical assistance regarding industrial or business expansion projects new business prospects industrial growth planning new business expansion retention and development and RLF assistance to Madison County Winterset Lenox and Union County

H SICOG offers United States Department of Agriculture ndash Rural Business Enterprise Grant (USDA-RBEG) technical assistance throughout the region

I SICOG provided technical assistance to Clarke Decatur and Ringgold Counties through an i6 Innovation Workshop to assist entities involved with green processes or products who are interested in connecting with universities to foster new products and ideas that will spur local economic growth

J SICOG provided technical assistance to Madison County on its Iowa Great Places application K SICOG met with Madison County to discuss the services of the SICOG organization and

economic development programs available to Madison County L SICOG facilitated the EDA board compositionmembership for the City of Earlham M SICOG continues to assist the City of Mount Ayr with Economic Development Set Aside

(EDSA) Administration (Heartland Energy) N SICOG provided technical assistance regarding land use planning zoning and economic

development to the City of Bedford O SICOG provided CDBG administration for a downtown revitalization program for

downtown faccedilade improvements in the Cities of Corning and Osceola P SICOG provided technical assistance to the Cities of Afton and Earlham regarding

downtown improvements Q SICOG provided GIS assistance to create a Siprsquon Savor map for Adams Community Economic

Development Corporation R SICOG maintains a webpage that offers access to economic development information

documents and services S SICOG publishes a monthly newsletter sent to cities counties economic development

organizations elected officials and other interested parties that provides information about SICOG programs services and plans

T SICOG staff participation in SICOG county project board meetings throughout the region in order to identify and better understand local economic development activities needs and plans and to help establish priorities for the organization

Priority 2 Transportation Develop the regional transportation system to enhance regional economic development and stability and foster effective transportation access

A SICOG continued to provide planning and administration services for the RPA 14ATURA

Transportation Planning Affiliation The RPA 14ATURA region includes Adair Taylor Union Ringgold and Adams Counties SICOG is responsible for implementing the new Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) federal transportation bill in the five-county region (Clarke Decatur and Madison counties are administered by another regional transportation planning affiliations) SICOG is under contract with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the development and execution of the following programs and documents



a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ndash four-year funding program for the region The TIP is submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) as part of the Iowa Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

b Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) ndash five-year planning guidance for the ATURA region analyzing the passenger transportation needs of the region The plan is coordinated with human service providers and transportation providers

c Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) ndash fiscal year work program for ATURA

d Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) ndash 20-year transportation planning guidance for the ATURA region A new RPA 14ATURA Long Range Transportation Plan 2010-2030 was drafted with the assistance of extensive public input a 45-day public review period allowing for public comments was held and the final document was approved and adopted by the RPA 14ATURA Policy Board in November of 2011 This document continues to be utilized and updated information is being gathered

e Public Participation Plan (PPP) ndash organizational guidelines for public participation f Program Administration ndash SICOG is responsible for organizing and publicizing all

meetings of ATURA representing the region providing information to the public administering funds providing technical assistance and carrying out planning duties and obtaining public input on projects and programs

g SICOG provides GIS mapping services to the RPA 14ATURA organization for use in its Plans

h SICOG participates in regional Safety Workshops sponsored by the Iowa DOT i SICOG provided Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) assistance to grant

applicants including Southern Iowa Trolley and the City of Adair B SICOG provided transportation related technical assistance for project planning and funding

development grant preparation andor administration technical assistance to the following 1 Adair ndash 5th Street Bridge STP grant 2 Lamoni ndash Sidewalks and Safe Routes to School 3 Lenox ndash Sign amp beautification Project 4 Leon ndash Trail funding 5 Lorimor ndash Street improvements 6 Mount Ayr ndash Airport Zoning Grant amp technical assistance 7 Mount Ayr ndashI-Walk CoalitionCommunity Transportation Grant 8 Mount Ayr ndash Sidewalktrail fundingSafe Routes to School 9 Osceola ndash Depot restoration 10 Osceola ndash SidewalkSafe Routes to School planning and TAP funding 11 Ringgold County ndash Ringgold Co Interagency GroupPTP Advisory Group 12 Shannon City ndash Street improvements 13 Taylor County ndash Lenox sign amp beautification project 14 Truro ndash multi-purpose trail planning amp funding 15 Winterset ndashSafe Routes to School amp trail planning amp funding

C SICOG provided transportation related technical assistance to the following 1 Family TiesFamily Support Council ndash PTP Advisory Group 2 ATURA Region ndash Participation in high speed passenger rail working group

D SICOG provided technical assistance to cities and counties needing funds for recreational trails or for road bridge and street upgrades including the Cities of Adair Lamoni Leon Lorimor Mt Ayr Truro and Winterset

E SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Creston regarding airport zoning ordinance update



F SICOG collaborated with and provided technical assistance to the City of Mount Ayr on outcomes of an Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant used to install Healthy Iowans funded signage along a pedestrian route and with the I-Walk program

G SICOG provided planning technical assistance to Southern Iowa Trolley the local transit agency related to transportation planning and the use of federal funds for vehicle purchases equipment and facilities

H SICOG houses and maintains traffic counters for use by cities and counties in the ATURA region

Priority 3 Housing Ensure adequate housing for all citizens of southern Iowa with emphasis on persons with low and moderate income the elderly and the disabled

A SICOG provided technical assistance on use of federal housing funds for housing rehabilitation to the following cities Earlham Greenfield and Lenox

B SICOG participated in housing related planning activities during 2013 These activities included completing new housing condition surveys for the Cities of Earlham and Lenox during 2013 The surveys are used to update a region-wide housing rehabilitation needs assessment

C SICOGs grant from the Iowa Finance Authority for the Housing Revolving Loan Fund (H-RLF) was designed to encourage new home ownership and improve the regional housing stock All member counties and cities in the SICOG service area are eligible for participation in the H-RLF The H-RLF program has made 639 loans towards the purchase of over $28 million worth of homes in Region XIV since 1990 Twenty-four (24) new loans were made to first-time homebuyers during 2013

D The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) offers a competitive grant program to communities to finance housing rehabilitation for low and moderate-income homeowners Housing rehabilitation grants have been awarded and SICOG administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation funds and provided technical services for the following cities during 2013 bull Bedford - 6 homes bull Creston - 10 homes bull Lamoni ndash 6 homes bull Lorimor ndash 5 homes bull Mount Ayr 4 - 5 homes bull Truro - 5 homes bull Winterset - 8 homes

E The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) offered a competitive disaster-funded grant program to communities to finance housing projects An upper story renovation grant was awarded to the City of Chariton A new multi-family housing program grant was awarded to the Cities of Bloomfield Carlisle and Norwalk SICOG is administering both of these CDBG grants Both grants are being handled through Union County

F SICOG submitted Housing Fund (CDBG) applications for federal funds for owner-occupied rehabilitation on behalf of the following cities bull Earlham (rehabilitation of 5 homes) bull Greenfield (rehabilitation of 5 homes) bull Lenox (rehabilitation of 5 houses)

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy -- Program Year 2013

Southern Iowa Council of Governments Page 59

G In 2006 SICOG received funds from Iowa Finance Authority to establish and develop a permanent housing development organization the Southern Iowa COG Inc (SICOGHTF) The trust fund provides opportunities for affordable housing to the low- and very low-income residents of the region through planned activities and leveraged resources The fund also provides a permanent but flexible endowment dedicated to housing needs and thus reducing reliance upon state federal and foundation sources from outside our region In 2012 the SICOGHTF received an additional grant of $267644 from the Iowa Finance Authority for expansion of the trust fund The SICOG Housing Trust Fund was used for the following projects during 2013

bull $133000 grant to MATURA (regional Community Action Program) for weatherization program

bull $13967 grant to St Charles Manor in St Charles to replace roof bull $24400 in forgivable loans to assist three (3) homeowners with emergency repairs to their

homes located in Bridgewater Orient and Winterset bull $80000 in forgivable loans through the PATH program to four (4) teachers for principal

reduction when purchasing homes in Corning Creston Greenfield and Osceola bull $38861 loan to Clarke County Development Corporation for the construction of a third

home in Osceola through the Technical Preparation building program bull $27531 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Union County for the construction of a new home

in Creston bull $38233 forgivable loans to four (4) homeowners to be used in conjunction with

community housing rehabilitation programs in Creston bull $44000 grant to six (6) counties (Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor and Union

Counties) to be used for general relief programs for assistance to LMI persons for housing and utilities

bull $7795 grant to Union County Development Association for demolition of a house and lot preparation for new construction along the Elm Street corridor in Creston

bull $8500 grant to the City of Clearfield for demolition and lot preparation for the construction of a 4-plex rental-unit for LMI persons

H SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Osceola regarding the PATH program I SICOG has an XRF Machine for the purpose of lead testing for housing rehabilitation

projects Staff receives regular training on the operation of the machine SICOG assisted the City of Corning with lead-based paint testing and reporting at Westgate Housing

J SICOG continues to provide representation on the Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) Self-sufficiency Committee and on the State Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board

K SICOG administered Neighborhood Stabilization Programs designed to fund demolition of blighted homes acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed properties new construction in high-foreclosure neighborhoods and homebuyer counseling and purchase assistance The following communities received funding during 2009 and administration and technical assistance of these projects continued through 2013

bull City of Corning - 4 dilapidated homes demolished amp 2 foreclosed homes purchased amp rehabbed for resale to low-income or low moderate or middle income (LMMI) buyers

bull City of Creston - 5 dilapidated homes demolished amp 2 foreclosed homes purchased amp rehabbed and sold to low-income or LMMI buyers new energy efficient homes have been built on two one of which has been sold to a LMMI buyer and the other is for sale

The vacant lots remain public open space until developed



L SICOG provided technical assistance for funding to Habitat for Humanity of Union County

M SICOG provided technical assistance for funding and planning of corridor housing rehabilitation for Union County Development Association

N SICOG provided technical assistance regarding options for housing rehabilitation to Community Development Corporation of Greenfield (CDCG)

O SICOG helped implement an Inflow and Infiltration (I amp I) sewer hardship assistance program to assist City of Creston homeowners in complying with new I amp I ordinances for sewers

P SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Creston regarding second-story rental conversion

Q SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Osceola during inflow and infiltration removal discussions

R SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Winterset regarding residential relocation options

S SICOG provided technical assistance related to the Cottonwood housing subdivision development in the City of Creston

T SICOG conducts rental property inspections throughout the region U SICOG provided technical assistance for Multi-Family New Production Program

Priority 4 Local Planning and Management Develop and implement planning and management activities that improve the operations of local governments

A SICOG provided technical assistance and administration support to local governments regarding

numerous federal and state programs This assistance includes providing budget census and program information referrals to various agencies identification of funding sources consultation on planning processes and practices and providing grant-related information

B Information on federal and state programs and legislation affecting local communities was disseminated through The Windmill (SICOGs monthly newsletter) the SICOG website (wwwsicogcom) direct contact newspaper coverage and public informational meetings The newsletter is distributed by the postal service and electronically through e-mail to the cities and counties in the region and to other interested parties

C SICOG monitored state and federal legislation and initiatives that impact community development local budgets and local policies

D SICOG supported relevant local leadership through personnel practices events and provision of local management information to area city clerks and staff

E SICOG helped facilitate government sharing between counties and cities within the region F SICOG staff worked on multijurisdictional hazard plans or updates for Clarke Decatur

Ringgold and Union Counties G SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Orient regarding annexation H SICOG participated with the City of Lenox Technology Committee I SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Creston regarding airport zoning

ordinance update J SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Creston regarding the Highway 34 Urban

Revitalization Plan (URP) amendment the James Addition URP amendment and the Cottonwood URP preparation SICOG also provided technical assistance regarding TIF requirements and prepared a TIF map for the City of Creston



K SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Lenox on an existing Urban Revitalization Plan (URP)

L SICOG provided technical assistance to Union County on Urban Revitalization Plan (URP)Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

M SICOG provided GIS mapping technical assistance to the City of Osceola related to city elections

N SICOG provided technical assistance regarding council procedure to the City of Creston Priority 5 Recreation Develop new and enhance existing recreational facilities A SICOG provided technical assistance for funding project development andor grant preparation

to the following bull Adair Co ndash Orient Lake safe room bull Adams Co ndash Lake Icaria improvements bull Afton ndash Park improvements bull Afton ndash Splash pad bull Corning ndash Green space improvements bull Creston ndash Hurley CreekMcKinley Lake improvements bull Mount Ayr ndash Aquatic center bull Osceola ndash East Lake Park improvements bull Winterset ndash Skate park development

B SICOG administered a federal grant for construction of a bathhousetornado safe room in a city park for the City of Mount Ayr

C SICOG monitored progress on various state and regional initiatives related to recreation and tourism

Priority 6 Water Resources Complete a regional water supply system

A SICOG provided the following cities with funding technical assistance for water system improvements and submitted CDBG applications to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for each city

Corning Water lines (also completed environmental assessment) Earlham Water lines Lamoni Water Plant

B SICOG provided WIRB grant administration for the City of Creston on the 12 Mile Lake Project

C SICOG provided CDBG administration for the following water projects bull City of Creston ndash Water System Improvements bull Union CountyCreston ndash Water Plant Improvements (ARRA) bull City of Lenox ndash Water System Improvements

D SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Creston for funding for Hurley CreekMcKinley Lake improvements

E SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Osceola regarding funding for water quality research



F SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Lamoni regarding State of Iowa Energy Efficiency funding for its water system

G SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Winterset regarding funding for a dam and spillway project

H SICOG provided Davis Bacon compliance assistance on a State Revolving Fund (SRF) water project for Osceola

I SICOG provided technical assistance for an Environmental Assessment for the City of Creston on a water project

J SICOG maintains a regional water rate study

Priority 7 Community Services Improve existing facilities and public protection services and develop or improve social cultural and educational opportunities for southern Iowa residents

B SICOG staff has become experienced with the Department of Homeland Security and the Iowa

Homeland Security and Emergency Management hazard (pre-disaster) mitigation planning process in order to facilitate jurisdictions in meeting the requirements of completing a Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) compliant plan During 2013 SICOG staff attended hazard mitigation planning workshops in order to better serve our region SICOG completed work on multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plans for Union and Ringgold County and work was underway on multijurisdictional plans for Clarke and Decatur Counties SICOG also provided technical assistance to Decatur County for an application for funding for a multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan

C SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Grand River regarding flood mitigation funding

D In 2013 SICOG assisted the Cities of Corning Orient Lamoni Leon and Lorimor in preparing funding applications for fire equipment training or vehicles

E SICOG assisted the Cities of Prescott and Van Wert in applying for funding for equipment or training for their EMS departments

F In 2013 SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Osceola dealing with administration of a Transportation Enhancement Grant to fund phase two of the historic railroad depot restoration

D SICOG provided technical assistance to the following communities regarding funding for historic facilities during 2013

1 Adams County French Icarian Colony 2 Clarke County Bandstand renovation 3 Adair Adair Viaduct 4 Afton Downtown faccedilade improvement options 5 Corning Downtown facade improvements (CDBG administration) 6 Creston Arts center 7 Creston Depot renovations 8 Creston Downtown faccedilade improvements 9 Earlham Downtown faccedilade improvements 10 Lenox Computer equipment 11 Osceola Downtown facade improvements (CDBG administration) 12 Osceola DepotRPA grant 13 Winterset John Wayne Birthplace



E SICOG provided technical assistance to the following communities or schools regarding funding or administration for tornado safe rooms or shelters in 2013

1 Adair County Administration of HMGP funding at Lake Orient 2 Greenfield Technical assistance ndash funding 3 Kellerton Technical assistance ndash funding 4 Lamoni Administration of HMGP funding at aquatic center 6 Osceola Technical assistance ndash funding 7 Ringgold County Technical assistance ndash funding

F SICOG provided technical assistance to the following communities regarding funding for community facilities and services projects in 2013

1 Adams County Arts Council Grant support 2 Clarke County Village Daycare funding 3 Benton Community building preservation 4 Bridgewater Dilapidated building demolition 5 Clearfield Community Center 6 Clearfield School conversion options 7 Corning Fire station 8 Creston COPs grant for additional police officer 9 Creston Cultural resources study 10 Creston Floodingdrainage options 11 Creston Generator for City Hall 12 Creston Library capital project 13 Earlham Miscellaneous general projects 14 Greenfield COPS grant discussion 15 Greenfield Swimming pooltornado safe room discussion 16 Kellerton First aid amp emergency equipment 17 Lamoni Aquatic center 18 Lamoni Beautification and improvements 19 Lamoni Drainage project 20 Lamoni EMS equipment 21 Lamoni Natural gas pipeline system 22 Lamoni Removal of dilapidated buildings 23 Lamoni Storm water control 24 Lenox Fire department 25 Lenox Sign project 26 Leon Police equipment funding 27 Lorimor Fire department 28 Mount Ayr Diving equipment 29 Orient Beautification 30 Osceola Clarke Co Development Corp Wi-Fi development 31 Van Wert Firefighter training 32 Van Wert Fire truck funding 33 Van Wert Warning siren 34 Weldon Miscellaneous general projects 35 Winterset Dog park 36 Woodburn Dilapidated building demolition

D SICOG administered a federal grant for construction of a bathhousetornado safe room located in a city park for the City of Mount Ayr

E SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Bedford regarding One Call



F SICOG provided technical assistance related to the provision of regional broadband Internet connectivity through the Connect Iowa Internet project

G SICOG staff attended hazard mitigation planning workshops to better serve our region H SICOG created and developed a CDBG Scoring Committee designed serve the SICOG region

in the CDBG grant process

Priority 8 SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Protect the environmental quality of life in southern Iowa

A During 2013 SICOG assisted Adams County in the preparation of a WaterSewer fund

application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund sanitary sewer line construction to Country Haven Care Center

B SICOG also assisted the City of Creston City of Winterset and to Adams County in the preparation of WaterSewer fund applications to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to fund sewer line improvements

C SICOG provided CDBG administration services to the following communities for sewerwastewater treatment system improvements

1 Leon 2 Osceola (Phase 2) 3 Osceola 4 Patterson

D SICOG provided technical assistance to the Cities of Creston Murray and Winterset for funding of future sewer improvement projects

E SICOG provided administration technical assistance to the City of St Charles related to CDBG sewer line grant completed in 2012

F SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Truro related to a CDBG Sewer Project G SICOG assisted in the implementation of an Inflow and Infiltration (I amp I) program to replace

private sewer lines for the City of Creston and an I amp I sewer hardship assistance program to assist City of Creston homeowners in complying with new I amp I ordinances for sewers

H SICOG continued updating and colleting data for a regional sewer infrastructure study I SICOG maintains a regional sewer rate study

Priority 9 Comprehensive Planning Develop and implement local and regional comprehensive planning practices A SICOG provided administration to the Cities of Afton Lorimor Mount Ayr and Osceola for

the development of Smart PlansComprehensive Planning B SICOG provided technical assistance to Clarke County regarding county

zoningcomprehensive plan C SICOG provided technical assistance to Lamoni regarding comprehensive planning D SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Bedford regarding planning and zoning E SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Creston regarding airport zoning ordinance

update F SICOG provided GIS technical assistance in the preparation of a zoning map for the City of

Creston G SICOG created a land use planning and zoning template to assist the region



Priority 10 Elderly Provide for the housing transportation and health care needs of elderly persons and groups in southern Iowa A SICOG prepared a Passenger Transportation Plan Update for the ATURA region (Adams

Taylor Union Ringgold and Adair Counties) This coordinated human servicestransportation plan examined the services of all transportation providers (including nursing homes Area Agency on Aging and human service agencies that serve the elderly) and took into specific consideration the transportation needs of the elderly

B SICOG provided technical assistance for funding for a community center project in Clearfield that is intended to be used for senior programs

Priority 11 Solid Waste Reduce solid waste consumption to comply with Federal and State environmental regulations A SICOG promoted Brownfield development and Iowa DNR and EPA programs related to

solid waste and recycling to the region by promoting their programs to cities and counties and including articles about funding opportunities in the SICOG newsletter The Windmill

Priority 12 Energy Encourage the conservation of energy and the use of alternative energy sources in southern Iowa A SICOG explored and sought funding for solar wind energy and alternative fuels projects for

public entities in the region B SICOG is administering a loan from its revolving loan fund made to Heartland Energy in

Ringgold County a facility that manufactures wind turbine components C SICOG provided technical assistance to the City of Lamoni regarding a State of Iowa Energy

Efficiency funding for its water system D SICOG has been at the forefront of looking at green energy alternatives and ways to develop

renewable energy and energy efficient projects E SICOG staff received training in and supports green construction and energy efficiency

where feasible in its housing rehabilitation programs F SICOG provided technical assistance on energy efficiency grant opportunities from Iowa Office

of Energy Independence program Priority 13 Youth Provide programs and facilities to enrich the lives of youth in southern Iowa A SICOG provided technical assistance and grant writing to several cities and local

organizations for improvement projects to parks and for the construction of recreation facilities such as swimming pool construction construction of sports parks improvements to campgrounds and related quality of life activities many of which target youth

B SICOG prepared a Passenger Transportation Plan Update for Adams Taylor Union Ringgold and Adair Counties that examined the services of all transportation providers in the area including school districts and transit agencies This plan addressed transportation for pre-



school Head Start and school-age youth within the community and developed a plan to better meet their needs

C SICOG provided technical assistance to the Cities of Afton and Winterset regarding funding for parksplaygrounds

Priority 14 Rural Health Improve access to and delivery of primary health services to all citizens in southern Iowa A During 2013 SICOG staff worked on multijurisdictional hazard mitigation plans funding

applications or updates for Clarke Decatur Ringgold and Union Counties These plans included planning and preparation by medical facilities and health care providers for medical emergencies

B SICOG participated in a University Public Health Forum C SICOG continued its lead-safe work practices program to educate building contractors in

methods to protect their health during rehabilitation projects and the health of residents in homes or apartments impacted by lead paint SICOG offers lead paint testing using an XRF machine

D Over the last few years SICOG partnered with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iowa Association of Regional Councils in Healthy Iowans initiatives within the Cities of Winterset Mount Ayr and Corning and projects identified through this process were developed from 2011 through 2012 2013 activities included installation of sidewalk signage and reconstruction of a segment of trail in the City of Mount Ayr that was associated with their IDPH ndash Community Transformation Grant that was designed to create a healthier community Trail planning has also continued in Winterset as a result of this partnership

Priority 16 Value-Added Agriculture Encourage the development of agriculture-related processing operations new crop choices and local foods development in southern Iowa A SICOG promotes development of crop development efforts such as bioenergy or

pharmaceuticals and expansion of new crop choices and local foods development B SICOG continues promoting USDA Value-Added Agriculture programs

Priority 17 Other Provide assistance to communities in areas that are not currently addressed by other priorities SICOG assisted many of its member communities on smaller projects and other items that required minimal technical assistance Examples would include the exploration of new priority areas general technical assistance and exploration of capacity-building efforts (expansion of local non-profit foundations venture capital etc) SICOGrsquos efforts in recent years have primarily focused on the highest priorities Further SICOG expends some of its resources doing ldquobasic technical servicesrdquo that help our members accomplish short-term goals that are not necessarily related to the CEDS priorities but help members get to the level where they can themselves or with further assistance begin to accomplish



the key economic goals of the community and region These other activities often do not fall under any specific priority category

Priority 17 Social Services Encourage the development and implementation of local education training and prevention programs to benefit the welfare of communities A SICOG surveys ATURA area social service agencies and nursing homes relative to

transportation needs inventories existing services for transportation for their consumers and completes an analysis and plan to identify and meet transportation needs of citizens who are served by those organizations



2013 Grantsmanship

In addition to planning grantsmanship is a very important component of our development program Few of our arearsquos initiatives and priorities would be met without grants The following tables illustrate SICOG grant activity in 2013 Over $143 million has been awarded through the work of SICOG since 1972

Table 9 Grant Funding Received During 2013 COUNTY ADAIR ADAMS CLARKE DECATUR MADISON RINGGOLD TAYLOR UNION OTHER

$8747 $468500 $3848 $10000 $20790 $1095 $168000 $10000 $600000 $15341 $442000 $17250 $419995 $560000 $17187 $500 $9100 $5000 $40000 $29500 $92770 $17750 Regional $7375 $7375 $7375 $7375 $7375 $7375 $7375 $7375 Regional

TOTAL $7375 $26622 $1075875 $65164 $552145 $45415 $433465 $1129436 $17187

2013 Grant Activity Summary Total Pending $5399531 Total Funded $3352684 Total Denied $2083235 Total Applications Submitted $10835450



Table 10 Grants Funded in 2013

LOCATION CITYCOUNTY

PROJECT SOURCE AMOUNT FUNDED

MONTH FUNDED

Lamoni Training FEMA $384800 February Lenox Computers Taylor Foundation $109497 February Lenox Water Project CDBG WS $41999500 April Lorimor Housing Rehab IEDA CDBG $16800000 April Osceola Downtown Faccedilade CDBG Faccedilade $46850000 April Region Planning Grant EDA $5900000 April Creston Adams Street Bridge IDOT $56000000 April Van Meter Derelict Building DNR $1718700 April Winterset Skate Park Tony Hawk Foundation $1000000 April John Wayne Birthplace Birthplace Museum CAT $40000000 May John Wayne Birthplace Birthplace Museum Schildberg Foundation $1500000 May Creston Hurley Creek Schildberg Foundation $1500000 May John Wayne Birthplace Birthplace Museum

Greater Madison Co Foundation $2500000 May

Winterset Skate Park Greater Madison Co Foundation $200000 May

Lamoni VFD for water system EECBG $1534100 May Osceola Sewer Lines CDBG WS $60000000 June Afton Splash pad Dekko Foundation $2500000 June Kellerton Defibrillator Ringgold Co Foundation $650000 July Afton Splash pad Union Co Foundation $500000 July Ringgold Co Water search equipment HSGP $2079000 July Creston Airport Zoning IDOT $1275000 August Mt Ayr Airport Zoning IDOT $1075000 August Winterset Safe Routes to School CIRTPA TAP $9277000 August Van Wert Warning Siren USDA $910000 August Prescott AED for EMS USDA $874700 September Union Co Law Enforcement Communication Equipment USDA $2131100 September Lenox Little League Fields Schildberg Foundation $500000 September Creston Hurley Creek Watershed Reservoir $1500000 September Corning Fire Station BNSF $1000000 September Decatur County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update IHSEM $2950000 September Creston Hurley Creek Watershed WIRB $30000000 November Corning Fire Station items Wal-Mart $50000 December

Total Funded $335268397

2013



CDBG Grant Administration During 2013 SICOG provided administration for the following Community Development Block Grants

Afton ndash Smart Plan Bedford ndash 3 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Corning ndash Downtown Revitalization Corning ndash Neighborhood Stabilization Program Creston ndash Neighborhood Stabilization Program Creston ndash Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Creston ndash Water Lamoni ndash Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Lenox ndash Water Leon ndash Sewer

Lorimor ndash Smart Plan Lorimor ndash 3 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

Mount Ayr ndash 4 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Mount Ayr ndash Smart Plan Osceola ndash Downtown Revitalization Osceola ndash Sewer (Phase 2) Osceola ndash Sewer Patterson ndash Sewer Truro ndash Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Union CountyCreston ndash Water (ARRA) Union County ndash Disaster 1Chariton Union County ndash Disaster 2Bloomfield-Carlisle-Norwalk Winterset ndash Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation



2013 SICOG Planning Activities

SICOG has the staff experience and planning programs with which do a wide variety of planning activities that include the following

bull General land use and community planning bull Housing planning bull Economic development and site assessment planning bull Hazard mitigation planning bull Recreation and historic preservation planning bull Water sewer and community facilities and services planning bull Revitalization assistance bull Public meeting facilitation networking and visioning bull Capital improvements planning bull Strategic planning

The following are some of the major programs and services delivered to our membership and other regional and local organizations in our effort to serve the diverse and broad needs of the entire region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Updated annually the SICOG Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is an official public document adopted by local citizens and units of government as a policy guide to decision-making regarding the social economic and physical development of the area The CEDS contains information about Area XIVrsquos social economic and physical trends This annual update is part of a strategic economic development plan The plan includes the consideration of past present and future population trends housing land use community service community development and environmental influences EDA Planning SICOG received a planning grant from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) The use of this grant is to stimulate economic development in Area XIV Directed on three fronts the work program for the Southern Iowa Economic Development District is as follows (a) expanding the existing job base (b) developing the arearsquos assets to encourage new job development and (c) direct marketing of the area to increase the possibility of creating more quality jobs The EDA planning grant is crucial to our technical assistance projects SICOG publishes and distributes a monthly newsletter The Windmill which provides information to area cities counties partners business and financial institutions elected officials organizations and other interested parties on the types of services provided by local state and federal agencies as well as private institutions and organizations SICOG also prepares and distributes informational brochures about its services and programs to members of the region and other interested parties The SICOG office acts as an area economic development resource to local development corporations chambers of commerce banks and other service providers Census Data SICOG acts as a regional census data center In this capacity and due to planning and finance expertise SICOG assists various member communities and civic leaders with information needed for their own in-house planning and strategic efforts SICOG assisted with boundary and place mapping for the 2010 Census SICOG provided census information throughout the region during 2013 including providing technical assistance to the City of Osceola related to its Census data



Community Development SICOG promotes a regional voice in the economic development process by providing our own revolving loan funds assistance with outside funding and business planning services Results include new business referrals to communities seeking business expansionretention of existing businesses and infrastructure leading to economic development SICOG assists communities in applying for funds and developing projects that improve the quality of life in member communities During 2013 SICOG assisted our member communities in applying for funds from federal state and local public and private funding sources Projects relate to building rehabilitation historic rehabilitation transportation housing assistance civic improvements police and fire equipment and staffing as well as many other projects Community Facilities and Services Communities require various community facilities and services to survive SICOG assists with planning and funding for such facilities as senior centers child day care centers water and sewer projects fire plans hazard mitigation and geographic information systems ComprehensiveSmart Planning Comprehensive planning is an extensive process which enables local governments to plan for the orderly growth and development of their county or city Smart planning principals (Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant and Timebound) have been incorporated into this process Smart Planning is a process for envisioning and planning for the long-term well being of communities It provides a framework that helps communities plan for their own needs while ensuring that the needs of future generations can be met Smart Planning emphasizes

bull Long-term thinking bull Broad scope bull Integration bull Collaboration bull Public engagement and education bull Implementation bull Monitoring and evaluation

During 2013 SICOG worked with the following cities developing Smart Plans Afton Lorimor Mount Ayr and Osceola Enterprise Zone Assistance SICOG offers assistance in the planning and use of Enterprise Zones Enterprise Zones are a tool enacted by the Iowa Legislature in 1997 to promote new economic development in economically distressed areas In 1998 housing enterprise zone legislation was approved There are two entities that may create enterprise zones cities over 24000 and counties In the SICOG area Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Ringgold Taylor and Union counties may create enterprise zones Criteria for eligibility are based on wages poverty rates population and age of population Following the establishment of the countys enterprise zone program businesses wishing to apply for enterprise zone designation must meet requirements including job creation and capital investment Housing must be community oriented Geographic Information System SICOG has a state-of-the-art geographic information system (GIS) In addition to completion of a regional corridor study (see Rural Economic Development Study detailed below) SICOG has worked



on GIS mapping and data projects for area communities and has provided assistance to other member organizations during 2013 GIS is helpful for housing planning infrastructure planning transportation planning hazard mitigation planning and comprehensive planning SICOG sees GIS as a means to improve housing planning transportation hazard mitigation and utility development and to assist in management decisions Hazard Mitigation Planning SICOG staff has become familiar with the Department of Homeland Security and the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management hazard (pre-disaster) mitigation planning process in order to understand the requirements of completing a Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) compliant plan During 2013 SICOG staff completed work on multijurisdictional plans for Ringgold and Union Counties and work is underway on multijurisdictional plans for Clarke and Decatur Counties Housing Assessments and Surveys SICOG participated in housing related planning activities during 2013 to update information for SICOGrsquos regional housing rehabilitation needs assessment and to assist various communities that have indicated interest in applying for CDBG housing rehabilitation funds New housing condition surveys were completed in Earlham and Lenox in 2013 Recreation Tourism amp Downtown Revitalization Recreation projects impact the region significantly SICOG has been instrumental in assisting communities and non-profit organizations with grant applications and service provisions related to recreation and tourism development SICOG also provides communities chambers and non-profits with assistance and pre-planning related to downtown revitalization historic preservation projects and recreation and tourism typically as part of grant development projects Solid Waste SICOG is available to assist in solid waste planning recycling promotion and grant programs and has worked on recycling education programs Tax Abatement (Urban Revitalization Plan) The Urban Revitalization Plan (URP) is prepared to enable the city and local property owners to take advantage of opportunities to influence its growth by stimulating investment from the private sector The tax exemptions induce investment by reducing the tax increases that would normally result from making improvements to real estate After the completion of an exemption schedule the individual property will become fully taxed This completes the philosophy that tax incentives encourage individuals to improve their property with the long-term city goal of increasing the tax base In 2013 SICOG worked with the Cities of Creston Lenox and Union County on urban renewal matters andor Urban Revitalization Plans Tax Increment Financing (Urban Renewal Plan) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) enables a citycounty to use the property tax dollars produced from new private development The use of these funds is intended to pay for certain public improvements and to provide assistance for private development within an urban renewal area The urban renewal area is designated in the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) During 2013 SICOG provided TIF information and expertise to Union County



Transportation Planning SICOG continues to provide transportation planning services to the RPA 14ATURA Transportation Planning Affiliation ATURA was created in February 1994 to implement the transportation planning guidelines required under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) ATURAs name is derived from the counties it serves (using the first initial of each county name) Adair Taylor Union Ringgold and Adams Creston because it has a population in excess of 5000 also has representation on the board and is eligible for Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding As part of the Federal FY 2013 (October 1 2012 ndash September 30 2013) and the Federal FY 2014 (Oct 1 2013 ndash September 30 2014) planning contracts SICOG prepared and provided technical assistance on the FY 2013 and 2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) FY 2013 Passenger Transportation Plan Update and 2014 Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2010-2030 FY 2013 and 2014 Transportation Planning Work Programs (TPWP) Public Participation Process (PPP) and provided general administrative support and GIS capabilities Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Zoning and subdivision regulations control growth and development in order to protect the publicrsquos interest These regulations help guide growth and development into suitable land use patterns rather than haphazard parcels with different development uses SICOG assists member communities with zoning issues During 2013 SICOG staff provided technical assistance to the City of Bedford and Clarke County regarding planning and zoning

2013 Technical Assistance SICOG provides staff assistance for background work such as data research community forums educational meetings referrals for services funds seeking and information dissemination from state and federal agencies SICOG also expends a large amount of time completing technical assistance for members and other clients in order for planning grant writing special projects and other local projects to move smoothly SICOG provides a myriad of technical assistance activities including Grants management (administration) Budgeting assistance Organizational planning Housing assistance Assistance with public services rate planning Community needs amp development assistance

Site selection assistance Referrals to other technical assistance providers Census data library and clearinghouse Community and rural advocacy Service sharing facilitation Grant seeking and recommendation of grant or loan sources

2013 Housing Assistance SICOG offers assistance to communities with a variety of programs that address the housing needs of the area Our programs address the following needs

bull Rehabilitation - Funds may be used to rehabilitate both owner-occupied and rental homes for income eligible households These funds are used to assist home ownersoccupants in bringing their dwellings up to Housing Rehabilitation Standards Items that may be included are structural and deferred maintenance work finish carpentry mechanical systems including heating and electrical and items needed for weatherization Additionally items that pose physical hazards both inside and outside of the structure are corrected or eliminated

bull New Construction - New construction of single and multi-family (rental or owner-occupied) housing


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bull Repair assistance to homeowners ndash A single-family rehabilitation revolving loan program is available to homeowners Housing Needs Assessments - SICOG provides grant writing and assistance to communities needing to assess the needs of various kinds of housing in their area

bull Housing Financial Assistance - SICOG provides funds through a revolving loan fund which may be used to assist first-time homebuyers in financing the purchase of a home SICOG also provides financial assistance for various housing projects through the Southern Iowa COG Housing Trust Fund Inc

SICOG Housing Trust Fund In 2005 SICOG established a 501 (c)(3) Housing Trust Fund organization to provide a permanent endowment for housing on a regional level The SICOG Housing Trust Fund (SICOGHTF) has become an increasingly valuable resource to the region In 2013 the SICOGHTF received an additional grant of $267209 from the Iowa Finance Authority for the trust fund During 2013 the SICOG Housing Trust Fund accomplished the following


bull $13967 grant to St Charles Manor in St Charles to replace roof bull $24400 in forgivable loans to assist three (3) homeowners with emergency repairs

to their homes located in Bridgewater Orient and Winterset bull $80000 in forgivable loans through the PATH program to four (4) teachers for

principal reduction when purchasing homes in Corning Creston Greenfield and Osceola

bull $38861 loan to Clarke County Development Corporation for the construction of a third home in Osceola through the Technical Preparation building program

bull $27531 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Union County for the construction of a new home in Creston

bull $38233 forgivable loans to four (4) homeowners to be used in conjunction with community housing rehabilitation programs in Creston

bull $44000 grant to six (6) counties (Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor and Union) to be used for general relief programs for assistance to LMI persons for housing and utilities



Housing Revolving Loan Fund The Housing Revolving Loan Fund (H-RLF) was designed to encourage new home-ownership in the Southern Iowa Economic Development District The main objective of the program is to assist first time homebuyers with their down payment and closing costs and thus be able to purchase a home by offering low-interest loans of up to $5000 59 of the loans made through this program have gone to low-to-moderate income households The intention of the H-RLF is not to compete with the local lending institutions However by providing financial assistance for housing opportunities the H-RLF does bridge the financial gap that exists between the amount individuals are able to afford and the total amount needed to attain home ownership


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SICOG has made 638 loans at 2 interest since the beginning of the SICOG H-RLF The total amount of funds used from the Iowa Finance Authority has been $255000 This loan program has helped first-time homebuyers purchase homes valued at $22597711 in the SICOG region Twenty-four (24) new loans were made during 2013 The number of loans at the end of 2013 had been distributed among the participating entities as follows Adair County ndash 49 Decatur County - 15 Taylor County - 56 Adams County - 26 Madison County - 69 Union County - 285 Clarke County - 107 Ringgold County - 31 Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Fund SICOG received funding from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) to establish a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) This program is designed to assist homeowners in making repairs to their homes or to assist with minor rehabilitation projects The maximum loan amount is $5000 per homeowner and funds are focused for households at or below 80 Area Median Income (AMI) However up to 115 AMI is also allowed 2013 SICOGSIDG Industrial amp Community Revolving Loan Funds SICOG has become the leader in stimulating southern Iowas economic stability and viability Through SICOGs assistance hundreds of jobs have been created over the years through programs such as the Economic Development Administration programs HUD Development Programs the USDA-RD Business and Industry Program the Community Economic Betterment Account the CDBG funded Economic Development and Public Facilities Set Aside Programs and the SICOG Revolving Loan Fund SICOG packages community marketing plans development projects and financial packaging structured to meet the size and needs of each business

Industrial Revolving Loan Fund SICOG received funding from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) An affiliate organization the Southern Iowa Development Group (SIDG) implements and promotes all Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) programs Listed below are the projects assisted through the RLF program since itrsquos beginning in 1987 shown with projected jobsTrucking Services Corp - 35 jobs Lenox Development Corp - 60 jobs Setmakers Company - 150 jobs Thomas Hall - 12 jobs Shell Contract Workroom - 17 jobs Greenland Machine - 6 jobs Interstate Nuclear Services - 50 jobs Pro-Com Inc - 40 jobs Pro-Com Inc (2) - 30 jobs Brown Bear - 17 jobs Brown Bear (2) - 16 jobs Bedford Industry - 13 jobs Taylor Made Appli-K - 150 jobs MG Machining - 2 jobs MG Machining (2) - 5 jobs MG Machining (3) - 18 jobs amp retain 21 jobs Breadeaux Pisa - 5 jobs Stitch by Stitch - 16 jobs Stitch by Stitch (2) - 6 jobs Stitch by Stitch (3) - 20 jobs Easy Set Hook Company - 75 jobs

AZ Manufacturing and Sales - 30 jobs The Boyt Company - 75 jobs Adams Community Economic Development (Precision Pulley) - 20 jobs Quality Home Systems Inc - 128 jobs Helco Manufacturing (2) - 16 jobs and retain Bowman Machine - 6 jobs FansteelWellman Dynamics - retain 174 jobs LeAnn Manufacturing - 8 jobs LeAnn Manufacturing (2) - 8 jobs amp retain 15 Gits Manufacturing - 20 jobs Palleton Inc - 17 jobs WoodLink Ltd - 50 jobs amp retain 50 Industrial Hardfacing - 25 jobs amp retain 64 Railhead Ranch - 20 jobs Perfection Plus Auto Body - 9 jobs CC Machine - 3 jobs City of Bedford (GEAR for Sports) - 102 jobs Perfection Plus Auto Body (2) - retain 9 jobs Wellman Dynamics Corp (2)- 73 jobs amp retain 265 jobs


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MG Machining (4) - 7 jobs amp retain 21 jobs Venture Vinyl Windows - 35 jobs Majestic Lanes - 2 jobs Wellman Dynamics Corp (3) - 11 jobs amp retain 71 jobs Clarke County Development ndash 54 jobs Precision Pulley Inc ndash 5 jobs amp retain 80 jobs Paul Mueller Co ndash 6 jobs amp retain 20 jobs Ahrens Manufacturing ndash 26 jobs Southwestern Community College ndash 6 jobs

Clarke County Development (2) ndash 75 jobs Astoria ndash 75 jobs RE Lewis Refrigeration ndash 20 jobs Heartland Energy ndash 106 jobs Majona Corporation ndash 20 jobs amp retain 40 jobs Southwestern Community College (2) ndash 5 jobs Barker Implement ndash 8 jobs amp retain 7 jobs Union County Development Association ndash 10 jobs amp 25 retained Precision Optical Group ndash 16 jobs

During 2013 SICOG administered 21 industrial loans from this EDA Revolving loan fund USDA Rural Development Revolving Loan Fund Over a decade ago SICOGSIDG also received funding from the FmHA (now USDA Rural Development) for $70000 to be set up as a revolving loan fund Nine (9) loans have been made through this fund to the following Chops of Iowa - 9 jobs Three D Industries ndash 75 jobs Chops of Iowa (2) - 2 jobs Madison County Winery ndash 3 jobs Titan Timbers - 55 jobs Barker Implement ndash 2 jobs amp 2 jobs retained Helco Manufacturing - 25 jobs Industrial Hardfacing (2) ndash 25 jobs amp 56 retained Ala Carte ndash 55 jobs Majona Corporation (2) ndash 15 jobs Merchandising Frontiers Inc (2) ndash 40 jobs

Community Investment Revolving Fund The Community Investment Revolving Fund (CIRF) is available to communities with a population under 3500 in all eight counties of the SICOG region The eligible communities are able to use the funds to repair expand or modernize the communitys buildings and equipment in emergency or other unforeseen situations A number of communities in this region do not have a very large operating budget and many times do not have enough funds to make needed repairs or replacements Eligible communities may access the CIRF for a minimum loan of $1000 and a maximum loan amount of $20000 The interest rate on the loan is a fixed rate of 3 with a term not to exceed sixty months Loans under administration during 2013 made through the Community Investment Revolving Fund (CIRF) program were to the following cities Borrower Loan Amount Purpose of Loan City of Carbon $5100 street resurfacing City of Mount Ayr $20000 swimming pool repairs SpecialRegional Projects and Programs SICOG continues to grow in the provision of special projects Many of the regional projects are housing-related SICOG offers regional programs for economic development and facilitates meetings with local officials and community development corporation representatives SICOG staff attends various conferences and training seminars on a variety of economic development topics in order to stay abreast of the latest programs and methods SICOG has been researching various other projects and opportunities with routine communication s to members and regional service providers Efforts monitored for development during 2013 included


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bull Wind and other alternative energy sources bull Brownfields (abandoned contaminated former industrial and commercial sites)

re-development bull Solid waste and recycling programs bull Regional community and economic asset marketing

SICOG strives to stay up to date on legislative issues for the benefit of members and partners SICOG helps accomplish this by networking with other Councils of Governments through the Iowa Association of Regional Councils and by actively participating as a member of national development organizations in order to have a larger voice in the issues that affect this region SICOG partners with a variety of local state and national organizations in order to accomplish shared goals SICOG continually seeks to find new projects and programs to implement in our region


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Chapter 5 ndash Quantifiable DeliverablesPerformance Measures

Quantifiable Deliverables This chapter evaluates and discusses the efforts and main accomplishments made to reach the goals in the 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) This evaluation of the effectiveness of the 2013 CEDS enables area decision makers to adjust the various techniques used in planning improvements to the quality of life in southern Iowa and to promote efficiency and effectiveness of the CEDS in the economic development of the region A review of the accomplishments being made in carrying out the CEDS Priorities and its effectiveness in meeting goals is made on an annual basis by SICOG staff and the CEDS Committee Aided by input from a variety of sources including the surveys completed by stakeholders SICOG staff prepares a draft Annual CEDS for presentation to the CEDS Committee This document addresses the accomplishments or advancements being made changes in economic conditions changes in resources and funding and other factors that may affect performance of the plan The desired outcome of this review will be to determine what strategies are working and which are not where we are getting the best return on investment of staff time and resources improvements needed in the strategy design or effort placed relevancy of goals and strategies to current situations revisions needed in the priority order and improvements or revisions needed in the evaluation criteria or process itself Following the review and input from the CEDS Strategy Committee and any revisions or updates made to the plan a final CEDS document will be prepared and submitted to EDA In addition staff also prepares annual Progress Reports for the EDA Planning Grant work program One of the purposes of the goals survey and priorities questionnaires sent annually to each city county economic development group and county project board is to maintain an ongoing dialogue about the needs of our region and gain feedback regarding member satisfaction with services provided to SICOGrsquos eight counties and fifty-seven (57) cities One hundred twenty-nine (129) surveys were distributed in the fall of 2013 and fifty-one (51) responses were received by February 15 2014 for a 40 response rate The survey results enable the SICOG organization to systematically address issues brought to our attention by our members and establish a plan of action to better meet the needs of those we serve As indicated in Chapter 4 (Accomplishments and Deliverables for Program Year 2013) the activities in the region supporting the goals and objectives have been numerous During a period of recovery following a trying economic time progress has continued within the region The quality of life in the region has been enhanced by the work done through the SICOG organization A key to the success of the region and to the progress of these many activities is partnerships Private and public partnerships have been developed to implement many of the projects especially the larger scale projects Without these partnerships the region would not experience such success SICOG has acted as a liaison in these publicprivate partnerships and has worked behind the scenes on grant applications general technical assistance and in many cases provided financing through our loan programs The information presented in Chapter 4 spells out the successes of the region and the effective implementation of the CEDS goals and objectives Performance Measures Performance measurement yields benefits to SICOG by providing a structured approach for focusing on a programrsquos strategic plan goals and performance Our members and partners use measurement information to help us and to help them to


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bull set goals and standards bull detect and correct problems bull manage describe and improve processes and bull document accomplishments

The following are performance measures that this document will use to determine successful actions

bull total number of jobs created or retained bull improvements in wages bull private sector investment bull additional money generated in local economy bull additional property and other tax revenue generated

Meeting such performance measures is always within the capabilities and sights of SICOG as it works to improve enhance and develop the region through this CEDS process Such performance measures can be tied directly to the long-term economic development goals as previously identified in this document These goals are to be accomplished in a manner protective of the regions environmental quality The most relevant method of identifying and measuring success is an account of SICOGrsquos accomplishments or advancements made in achieving project priority objectives andor successful implementation of prioritized projects and strategic programs Identifying progress towards each of the goals set by the region most clearly identifies the successes that SICOG has had in the region The benchmarks accomplished during 2013 (see items in bold within Chapter 4) relate to activities performed and progress made in each priority category The services provided to our member cities and counties such as grantwriting planning providing funding through RLF loans and grants administering projects and participation in activities with our development partners that expand the job base within the region are quantifiable verification of achievement in attaining goals set out for the region The activities described in Chapter 4 clearly address specific quantifiable undertakings by SICOG that have assisted the region in reaching or progressing towards each of its priority goals The annual update of these accomplishments serves to measure SICOGrsquos performance in the priority areas A similar method will be used to measure the success of the 2014 CEDS priorities goals and accomplishments in the 2015 CEDS document


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Chapter 6 ndash Analysis of Economic Development This chapter addresses economic conditions in the regional makeup of human and economic assets and discusses problems and opportunities posed by external and internal forces affecting the regional economy Iowa Business Climate According to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) the business climate in Iowa offers attractive financial assistance and business-friendly government policies that can grow business revenues Iowa was identified by CNBC as being the state with the second lowest cost of doing business (5 year average) and ranked in the top ten for ldquobusiness friendlinessrdquo Nine communities in Iowa have been named by Forbes Magazine as ldquobest places in America to start a businessrdquo Companies operating in Iowa benefit much from these two vital assets ndash a low cost of doing business and great livability The state also offers technology transfer from world-renown research universities a skilled and productive labor pool and a centralized geographical location Iowa provides tax incentive programs and 50 deductibility of federal taxes from Iowa corporate income Iowa is one of only five states that offer this important deductible Iowa also has other tax advantages including low unemployment insurance rates no tax on personal property or sales and use tax on manufacturing machinery and equipment purchases Local tax abatement allows many cities and counties to abate local property taxes for improving industrial real estate Iowarsquos workerrsquos compensation costs are among the nations lowest (25 lower than the national average) Iowa is joining the growing number of state governments creating mechanisms to provide guidance on state investments made to create ldquomore jobs-better jobsrdquo in the innovation economy The Iowa Innovation Council represents an evolution in thinking about Iowarsquos economic development strategies partnerships and goals The Councilrsquos focus is that portion of economic activity driven by innovation-based research development and commercialization Iowa is an international leader in many industries including advanced manufacturing renewable energy biosciences information technology financial services and food manufacturing SICOG regularly partners with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) when working to create a business and physical environment that is conducive to economic development within the SICOG region SICOG assists our communities in accessing many of the programs and funding available through the IDED to accomplish goals and develop projects within the SICOG region Key Economic Conditions and Trends in SICOG Region

The current and changing key economic conditions of the SICOG region include the following bull Job losses primarily in the manufacturing construction and transportationutility sectors during

the recent economic downturn (many laid off workers were recalled during the last quarter of 2010 through 2013)

bull Population in much of the region has shown an overall decline in recent decades and is projected to continue to decline (See Table 1 (page 38) and Table 2 (page 38)

bull Continued aging of the population with older workers representing a larger share of the workforce (See Table 3 (Page 39)


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bull Population in the region decreased 027 between 2000 and 2010 with only Clarke (+158) Madison (+1184) and Union (+183) Counties showing increases The other six counties experienced decreases ranging from 267 to 1184

bull Decades of low wages in the region have greatly affected the residents Average annual wages in the region were $29380 in 2010 well below the state average of $37180 and the national average of $45552

bull The region as a whole experienced net out-migration during recent decades and as a consequence the region has proportionately fewer men and women of prime working ages 25-39 years than the statewide average

bull Average size of households in the region is decreasing slightly (237 in 2000) bull The region has a relative deficit of college-educated workers bull The region has relatively fewer workers with managerial professional technical sales and

office-related occupations that are currently in high demand statewide and nationally bull The agriculture manufacturing and mining sectors dominate the regional economy bull The region is comparatively weak in output wholesale trade finance and insurance real estate

information services professional services and the management of companies bull The region holds strong statewide competitive positions in arts ndash entertainment and recreation

transportation and warehousing and educational services bull Growth in per capita and median family incomes in the region continue to lag behind that

found in the state of Iowa and the nation 2012 US Census estimates show an average of 1321 of the regionrsquos population live below poverty level compared to 119 of Iowans The discrepancy is most evident in Decatur County with 190 of residents estimated to be living below the poverty level in 2012

bull Returns to labor earnings are problematical in much of the region as average earnings per job have eroded and average income per non-farm proprietor has eroded to about half of the national average

bull A relatively higher percentage of the regionrsquos workers are self-employed regardless of age bull Loss of total number of persons employed in certain sectors (farming mining apparel

manufacturing leather products manufacturing and clothing and accessories stores) bull Continued growth but still marginal impact from entertainment and tourism bull Continued but reduced reliance on the land and our natural resources bull Continued and accelerated development of surface water resources bull Discernible industrial strengths most notably in agriculture and agriculture product

processing Analysis of Employment amp Laborshed ndash 2013 SICOG Annual Profile On the following page is an annual profile reflecting Iowa Workforce Development data for the eight-county SICOG region for the fiscal year ended June 30 2012


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87


88


89


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Employment amp Laborshed Profiles The SICOG Employment amp Laborshed Profile and County Employment amp Laborshed Profiles provide a snapshot of the region

County Laborshed Profiles (See Appendix 5 for the following individual County Laborshed Reports) Adair County Adams County Clarke County Decatur County Madison County Ringgold County BedfordTaylor County Union County Workforce Development SICOG acknowledges the partnership between local economic development groups and Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) in preparing the county laborshed reports shown in Appendix 5 to this document IWD contributes to the economic security of Iowarsquos workers businesses and communities through a comprehensive statewide system of employment services education and regulation of health safety and employment law Partnering with IWD in analyzing and preparing laborshed and employment profiles


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shown above is an example of the collaborative efforts that exist between state agencies and the SICOG region in working towards a shared goal of economic development in our region In many ways the success of a company depends on the strength of its workforce Through IWD the State of Iowa has many of the key elements to provide a smart productive workforce necessary to foster business growth The Vision of Iowa Workforce Development is to ldquolead Iowarsquos workforce by empowering workers and businesses to succeed in a dynamic global economyrdquo IWDrsquos strategy is supportive of goals of the private sector government and economic development agencies from throughout the SICOG region Many of the programs offered by the Iowa Economic Department Authority (IEDA) provide incentives and guidance to business owners From financial assistance for starting a business and regulatory amp compliance assistance to recruitment and hiring IEDA can help connect owners with many of the things needed to go from concept to an operational and successful venture

IEDA has specific programs designed for businesses working on innovation and commercialization of a product in the targeted industries of bioscience advanced manufacturing or information solutions and financial services For those starting a business they offer a Business License Information Center Small Business Start Up Targeted Small Business Assistance and other start-up resources in the areas of consumer protection workforce licensing and transportation For Entrepreneurs IEDA offers programs such as Accelerating Business Growth that offers technical assistance and mentoring to companies with staff experienced in legal accounting and marketing disciplines They also offer a Business License Information Center Demonstration Fund that provides pre-seed capital awards of up to $150000 to encourage prototype and concept development activities by small and medium-sized Iowa companies in targeted areas and Equity Funds are currently seeking investors and investments in Iowa through the Venture Network of Iowa and a unique opportunity available for entrepreneurs to present their ideas to Iowarsquos savvy investment community

Work ndash Travel Flows Identifying flows of people within into and out of the SICOG Region is important in understanding the commuting patterns of the SICOG Region For this section there are two data sources that are utilized which while providing the same types of information the data is collected using very different methods The two data sources are the Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP) and the Longitudinal Employment and Household Dynamics (LEHD) The CTPP is based on 5 years estimates of the US Census American Community Survey The data that this section is based off of is the 2006-2010 5 years estimates The LEHD data is based on State Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) and Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) which links employer and unemployment insurance filings with employee wage records In general each data sources have their advantages and disadvantages The CTPP tends to lump worker flows together which is due to it being based on census survey data Also because the CTPP is based on survey data smaller geographic areas tend to have high margins of error However the CTPP is better able to show self employed workers not caught in the LEHD The LEHD while based on real employment data does not capture self-employed persons (no unemployment insurance) The LEHD also models or synthesizes the data to protect individual confidentiality For this reason it is generally good practice to carefully review any LEHD data before its use Based on the limitations of both data sets neither one should be considered one-hundred percent accurate However it is likely that the true figure is between what the CTPP and LEHD shows


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Below is Table 11 that shows the number and percentage of people living and working in the SICOG Region as well as the number and percentage of people living outside of but working in the SICOG Region This data is displayed for both the CTPP and the LEHD The totals show the total number of workers for those living in the region (top row) and those that commute within or into the region (bottom row) As expected the CTPP shows more people living and working in the region and less people living outside of but working in the region than the LEHD This is most likely due to the CTPPs penchant to lump worker flows The LEHD also shows more worker flows out of the region and in from the outside which is probably due to not being able to capture some worker classes such as self-employed persons and railroad workers Data masking may also distort the flows shown for the LEHD Table 11 Worker Movement Flow Within and from Outside the Region (Percentage in Parenthesis)

CTPP Total of Workers LEHD Total of Workers People Living and Working in the SICOG Region

24898 (767) 32455 15048 (468) 32136

People Living Outside of but Working in the SICOG Region

3099 (111) 28032 7427 (329) 22553

Because the SICOG Region is comprised of rural counties with smaller than average populations the CTPP margin of error for many flows is very high Smaller populations also affect LEHD in that data masking will have a greater effect on commuting flows because the smaller flows will be distorted to protect commuter privacy Table 12 below shows commuting patterns for those living and working in the region For each county the highest commuting flows are within the county For the most part the counties with the largest influx of workers within the region are Clarke and Union Counties with Adair County being a close third The underlined numbers represent figures with a margin of error less then the estimated figure in other words figures with a confidence interval range of 90 or more Table 12 CTPP ndash People Living And Working In The Region And Where They Work

To County From County

Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor Union

Adair 2315 4 4 0 60 0 10 375 Adams 20 1375 0 0 0 0 115 305 Clarke 0 0 3290 30 25 10 0 135

Decatur 0 0 515 2800 25 70 20 40 Madison 80 0 40 0 3180 0 0 40 Ringgold 15 0 30 120 0 1580 85 275

Taylor 15 65 15 0 0 0 1720 170 Union 85 20 95 10 100 50 120 5445

Table 13 displays data similar to the data found in the table above but using LEHD data Although the numbers are different overall trends are still similar Commuting within the region still shows intra county commuting as having the highest flows It also shows that Clarke and Union Counties to a lesser


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extent Adair County are the most likely commuting destinations for those traveling outside of their home county but within the region Table 13 LEHD ndash People Living And Working In The Region And Where They Work





Taylor 29 65 22 14 8 110 919 237 Union 107 59 154 30 68 56 85 3095

Table 14 shows the top 5 locations outside of the region that regional commuters travel to by county Generally those counties within the Des Moines Metropolitan Area such as Polk Warren Dallas and to a lesser extent Story Counties are well represented Other destination counties are those that are typically near the county being examined As with Table 12 above underlined numbers are those that have an Interval Confidence Range of 90 or more Table 14 CTPP ndash People Living in the Region and the Top 5 Counties They Work Outside of It (Absolute Ranking Of Place In Parenthesis)

Ranking Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor Union 1 Polk - 425 (2) Montgomery - 125

(3) Polk - 660 (2) Polk - 220 (3) Polk - 3375 (1) Polk - 90 (4) Page - 465 (2) Polk - 145 (2)

2 Guthrie - 250 (4) Polk - 50 (5) Lucas - 150 (3) Wayne - 50 (5) Dallas - 845 (3) Jefferson - 20 (7) Nodaway MO - 165 (4)

Warren - 35 (8)

3 Dallas - 125 (5) Page - 40 6 Warren - 115 (5) Harrison MO - 30 (7)

Warren - 170 (4)

Nodaway Mo - 20 (7)

Montgomery - 100 (5)

Webster - 20 (10)

4 Cass - 90 (6) Buchanan MO - 20 (9) Dallas - 75 (6) Hardin - 25 (8) Guthrie - 40 (7) Poweshiek - 15

(8) Douglas NE - 25 (8)

Hardin - 15 (11)

5 Montgomery - 20 (8)

Pottawattamie - 15 (10)

Appanoose - 40 (7) Lucas - 25 (8) Story - 30 (9) Story - 15 (8) Worth MO - 20

(9) Marshall - 15 (11)


Story - 25 (8)

Gentry MO - 15 (8)

Seward NE - 20 (9)

Monroe WI - 15 (8)

King WA - 20 (9)

Table 15 shows the same type of information as in Table 14 but using LEHD data Similar to the table above typically those counties that are more often then not the top destinations for regional commuters are the Des Moines Metro Area Except for Taylor County Polk County is the top outside the region destination and in Madison Countyrsquos case it is the top overall destination


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Table 15 LEHD ndash People Living in the Region and the Top 5 Counties they Work Outside of It Absolute Ranking of Place in Parenthesis) Ranking Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor Union

1 Polk - 681 (2) Polk - 124 (4) Polk - 1127

(2) Polk - 736 (2) Polk - 3035 (1) Polk - 295 (2) Page - 334 (2) Polk - 635 (2)

2 Guthrie - 218 (4)

Montgomery - 49 (6)

Dallas - 143 (4) Story - 165 (4) Dallas - 669

(3) Story - 68 (6) Polk - 163 (4) Dallas - 106 (5)

3 Dallas - 168 (5) Dallas - 39 (7) Warren - 109

(5) Dallas - 132 (5)

Warren - 196 (4) Marion - 55 (8) Nodaway MO

- 134 (5) Story - 99 (6)

4 Cass - 135 (6) Story - 38 (8) Story - 80

(7) Marshall - 108 (6) Story - 128 (5) Dallas - 53 (9) Johnson - 45

(8) Johnson - 92 (7)

5 Story - 59 (8)

Marion - 37 (9)

Lucas - 63 (9)

Wayne - 81 (7)

Marion - 70 (6)

Poweshiek - 39 (11) Linn - 45 (8) Linn - 87 (8)

Table 16 displays the commuter flow patterns for the top counties that commute into each regional county for work As opposed to Table 13 that shows region residents commuting outside of the area the counties commuting into the region are not necessarily primarily from the Des Moines Metro Area counties The commute of workers is spread out and corresponds more to area counties rather than higher population areas For example Polk is the top ranking for only one county in the table below while in Table 15 it was top for seven counties Table 16 CTPP ndash People Living Outside of the Region and the Top 5 Counties that Commute to a SICOG Region County for Work (Absolute Ranking Of Place In Parenthesis)

Ranking Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor Union 1 Guthrie - 260

(2) Montgomery - 95 (2) Polk - 180 (3) Harrison MO -

130 (2) Dallas - 195 (2) Story - 50 (3) Page - 80 (5) Montgomery

- 50 (6)

2 Cass - 155 (3) Page - 45 (4) Warren - 175 (4) Warren - 20 (5) Warren - 210

(3) Maricopa AZ - 30 (6)

Nodaway MO - 25 (6)

Guthrie - 35 (9)

3 Audubon - 55 (6)

Minnehaha SD - 30 (5) Lucas - 105 (5) Winneshiek - 20

(5) Polk - 190 (4) Poweshiek - 25 (7) Cook IL - 20 (7) Yuma AZ -

25 (10)

4 Dallas - 25 (8) Cass - 15 (7) Wayne - 50 (7) Sedgwick KS - 20 (5)

Guthrie - 25 (8)

Worth MO - 20 (8)

Worth MO - 20 (7)

Johnson KS - 25 (10)

5 Lancaster NE - 20 (9)

VanBuren - 15 (7)

Harrison MO - 25 (10)

Nodaway MO - 15 (8) Jasper - 15 (9) Harrison MO -

15 (9) Montgomery - 10 (10)

Polk - 25 (10)

Audrain MO - 15 (7)

Nodaway MO - 15 (9)

Sarpy NE - 10 (10)

Table 17 shows the same type of information as Table 16 but using LEHD data The rankings are similar to the table found above albeit with different numbers However there are some counties that come into and drop out of the rankings based on the data sources being used For example in Adair County Polk and Pottawattamie Counties are in the top 5 commuting in counties using the LEHD data but are not present in the CTPP data Table 17 LEHD ndash People Living Outside of the Region and the TOP 5 Counties that Commute to a SICOG Region County for Work (Absolute Ranking Of Place In Parenthesis)

Ranking Adair Adams Clarke Decatur Madison Ringgold Taylor Union 1 Guthrie - 254 (2) Montgomery - 64

(3) Polk - 240 (3) Harrison MO - 108 (2) Polk - 279 (2) Polk - 19 (6) Page - 94 (3) Polk - 186

(7)

2 Cass - 131 (3) Pottawattamie - 53 (5) Lucas - 171 (4) Wayne - 67 (5) Dallas - 228 (3) Harrison MO -

16 (7) Montgomery - 35 (6)


3 Dallas - 99 (5) Page - 24 (6) Warren - 110 (6) Polk - 47 (7) Warren - 154 (4) Lucas - 15 (8) Nodaway MO -

35 (6) Montgomery - 76 (10)

4 Polk - 87 (6) Cass - 19 (8) Marion - 75 (7) Lucas - 46 (8) Guthrie - 52 (7) Pottawattamie - 15 (8) Polk - 27 (8) Cass - 61

(11)

5 Pottawattamie - 51 (8)

Douglas County NE - 12 (10) Wayne - 53 (10) Appanoose - 27

(10) Marion - 44 (8) Worth County MO - 15 (8)


Page - 58 (12)


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Overall about half to more then half of the commuters that live in the SICOG Region also work in the region Somewhere between 11 and 33 of people working in the region travel from counties outside the region When people travel outside of the region to work more likely than not it will be to a county in the Des Moines Metropolitan Area For those that commute into the region for work will likely go to the county closest to where they live While using two different data sources can be confusing in this case it provides contrasting viewpoints for similar data which provides two sides of the same coin It is not wrong to use one data source over the other but comparing and contracting both data sets helps to provide a more complete picture Each source has a range that the true figure could fall into although this is not always readily apparent Local knowledge and expertise would supplement these figures when using them in the decision making process For more information and for all data for both datasets for all of the SICOG Regions Counties please go to the publications page at wwwsicogcom and look for the ldquoSICOG Regional Commuter Patterns Reportrdquo document

Economic Clusters By recognizing the existence of industry clusters (or the potential for a cluster) in an area decision-makers are able to better prepare the workforce support cluster growth and increase wealth in their region Some tools that can be used to help determine if a cluster exists are employment and wage trend analysis location quotient shiftshare analysis and emerging industry cluster analysis Industries in a cluster share buyers suppliers processes and technology Cluster industries utilize the same set of skills and tap into the same knowledge base and workforce in an area Furthermore industries within a cluster are able to share specialized services networks and research and development Industries are important to a region for a variety of reasons including their job potential the incomes that are generated their importance to communities and collections of communities and their importance to other industries Industries are not only important to workers and community they are important to each other One type of economic cluster occurs when similar firms produce similar products and rely on shared input sources These types of clusters may be desirable targets for further development expansion and growth Another type of cluster shares significant relationships along different lines of production Retail establishments such as farm implement dealers and farm service providers are supported by the farming industry and these are the clearest example of this type of cluster in the region Creating value-added agriculture and developing new wind-energy related industries have been identified by local communities and economic development groups as potential economic development opportunities These developments could build on existing industries or develop clusters in the SICOG Region Research continues to identify other potential cluster industries for the region Location Quotients (LQs) are ratios that compare a local areas employment distribution by industry to a base areas distribution LQs are useful because they indicate what the industry clusters are and where they are located They suggest areas where growth areas might be cultivated Inferences are based on the assumption that an LQ equal to 1 means the local employment is the same as that of the State of Iowa if


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greater than 1 for an industry then the local area employment in that industry is greater than it is for the state Table 18 Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan area Location Quotients ndash 2012

It is evident from the table above that agriculture continues to be the predominant private employment in the SICOG region The percentage of the local area employment in agriculture is far greater than it is for other industries or in the state However there are limitations to using only this data analysis approach First the data on employment and firms lag so the reference point for the analysis is always in the past whereas our interest lies in planning for the future Second the location quotient method overlooks the wages associated with the employment concentration and gives little input as to the dynamics of the growth or decline (in other words itrsquos all relative to the national picture) Finally the largest deficit with this approach is that it is insignificant to identify via data analysis and then subsequently develop a concentration of industries that does not resonate with the regionrsquos assets and visions for prosperity Just because a region may have a high national or state location quotient in agriculture does not mean that the agricultural concentration will be a source of prosperity in the future The data must be curbed by regional assets and visions as well as the economic reality of the times There are also limitations to building a regional strategy around perceptions of competitive advantage There is a balance to be achieved between the data and leadersrsquo perceptions of the regionrsquos assets the quality of those assets and their visions for the future A region may identify innovation as an asset and have a vision to become the hub of software development in the Midwest however when checked against the data the region may realize that its workforce does not have the relevant occupational skills nor are there any existing firms to support and enhance such a sector However the data play an important role in identifying market opportunities that match the regionrsquos assets and vision drilling down specific industry niches within those market opportunities and measuring progress overtime First however leaders must


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have an inventory and common understanding of the regionrsquos assets and build consensus for a future vision of the regionrsquos competitiveness It is significant that throughout the SICOG area the largest private and public employers are clustered in a relatively few communities Although there are many small towns throughout the region in each county much of the employment takes place in one or two larger towns typically in the county seat Statewide Studies Plans and Support In 1992 The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) and the Wallace Technology Transfer Foundation commissioned the ldquoBatelle studyrdquo to identify industries in which investments would be likely to yield high returns These industries were selected because they

bull Had high growth potential bull Paid higher than average wages and bull Were industries with a good match for the competitive advantages offered by Iowa

The industries targeted through this initiative included among others value-added agriculture insurance and financial services plastics fabricated and primary metals pharmaceuticals instruments and measuring devices and software development While the list provided a good starting point for the marketing and other efforts within the SICOG region it was not intended to exclude firms in other industries that met the criteria for sound public investments In 1999 Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) commissioned a study by Stanford Research Institute (SRI) to re-examine targeted industries in light of Iowarsquos actual experience and to update the industry sector analysis This study ultimately identified three very broad industry clusters for future investments They are

bull Life sciences (including production agriculture value-added processing pharmaceuticals and biotechnology)

bull Advanced manufacturing (involving the rapid introduction of new processes including metal manufacturing and heavy machinery manufacturing) and

bull Information solutions (including financial services and information solutions) More than a decade later IDED (now known as the Iowa Economic Development Authority or IEDA) website lists many of the same targeted industries for Iowa These industries have also been examined and their development within the SICOG region has been considered for application within the region

bull Advanced Manufacturing mdash Advanced manufacturing is a major driver of the Iowa economy and the critical mass of expertise here is worth investigating if your company is seeking a competitive advantage

bull Renewable Energy mdash Iowa is a recognized leader in renewable energy production through wind biomass ethanol cellulosic ethanol and biodiesel

bull Biosciences mdash Iowa has a rich heritage of research and innovation in the biosciences industry From start-up companies to globally respected names in biotechnology Iowa is creating breakthroughs from better nutrition to life-saving medicine and renewable industrial products

bull Information Technology mdash Iowa may be known for some of the worldrsquos most fertile cropland but in recent years itrsquos been fertile ground for rapid growth in the information solutions sector as well

bull Financial Services mdash As a global leader in the financial services sector Iowa boasts a tremendous number of insurance companies offering a wide array of innovative products that


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protect serve and enhance the lives of millions of people within Iowa throughout the United States and around the globe

bull Food Manufacturing mdash From ingredients and finished foods to processing and packaging machinery Iowa is the birthplace of many food industry innovations As these very broad industry clusters continue to provide information and guidance to the SICOG region as they seek to bring new jobs to the region

Iowa State University -- Economic Development Programs Thousands of Iowa companies receive assistance from Iowa State University experts Iowa State University has established a network of centers and institutes focused on serving the needs of Iowa businesses The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IDEA) also has resources to support community and business development in Iowa In addition to the technical and financial assistance provided by IDEA staff they can also serve as a liaison with appropriate state agencies and local development groups The scope of Iowa State University Economic Development Programs includes the following College of Business Business and Partnership Program Faculty from the college provide expert assistance to businesses wanting to streamline processes implement best practices or move from a local or national business to a global enterprise Extensions Community amp Economic Development Program Provides assistance in land use and community planning community economic analysis community design local government management and leadership development Institute for Physical Research and Technology Company Assistance Provides short-term no-cost technical assistance in materials-related areas and nondestructive evaluation contract research and development assistance to commercialize technologies and services to help Iowa companies win federal RampD grants Center for Industrial Research and Service This partnership is a statewide network that provides technical and business assistance to Iowas small- to mid-size manufacturers Account managers throughout the state meet with clients to answer questions identify areas for improvement and provide links to resources that companies can use to increase their productivity and competitiveness Iowa State University Research Park Provides a home to companies that wish to be located near Iowa State University Through its incubator it helps new companies develop business plans identify capital resources and find trained staff to get the company up and running Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Assists individuals starting new businesses with emphasis on those focusing on Iowa State based technologies This includes assistance with the development of business plans sources of financing and market research Small Business Development Center Through a statewide network this center counsels and trains business people in management financing and operating small businesses SICOG often acts as a liaison between local entrepreneurs business leaders and economic developers and these valuable state resources Planning and tools from the State of Iowa have provided a useful framework for development activities in the SICOG region Economic Overview Economic development has been slow or non-existent in the majority of the smaller towns in this very rural region The three largest cities in the eight-county region according to the 2010 Census are Creston ndash population 7834 Osceola ndash population 4929 and Winterset ndash population 5190 The many smaller


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towns in the region do not have the quality infrastructure housing site or financing capabilities needed to promote extensive economic growth However efforts by funding programs such as CDBG and USDA-RD as well as efforts by local and regional economic development officials have worked to improve economic development potential in the smallest of communities through infrastructure and housing improvements Local leaders have recently begun to examine ldquoright-sizingrdquo or sharing of services between cities or counties to address the complex problems facing cities and counties in decline This paradigm focuses on managing public infrastructure and government services in an efficient and effective manner The effects of these approaches however remain unclear and resistance is anticipated It is imperative that community leaders improve our understanding of relevant concepts salient issues and potential consequences related to re-sizing Over past decades many small school districts in the state have been forced into ldquosharingrdquo activities and consolidation in order to remain economically viable as enrollment declines Cities and Counties may need to seek creative solutions as they deal with the challenge of how to provide their services to a shrinking and aging population Numerous manufacturers in the region began lying off employees during the fourth quarter of 2008 and additional layoffs continued during 2009 This resulted in economic distress for the region particularly related to manufacturing jobs although most sectors of the regional economy were affected by the economic hard times to some extent In recent years the region has continued to diversify especially in the tourism agricultural and services sectors More traditional sectors such as transportation manufacturing and construction have not diversified as much as other areas of the state and nation The decline in the economic conditions throughout the US from 2008 through 2010 and the severe weather and flooding that occurred within the region during 2008 and 2010 negatively impacted the area but recovery since that time has been steady Employment in the transportation and utilities manufacturing construction industries incurred the largest percentages of job losses but many of those losses have been recovered Southern Iowa continues to lag behind the rest of the state economically Declines in population and slower per capita income increases in relation to the rest of the state continue to affect the region Some noticeable economic trends that have occurred or accelerated in the region

bull Continued negative economic discrepancy between the region and the rest of the state bull Madison County and Clarke County continue to increase in population as growth centers for

industry and as bedroom communities for the Des Moines metropolitan area Efforts by development corporations and SICOG are needed in order to bring new jobs to the communities in the region

Issues Analysis SICOG is facing a number of issues




4 Increased competitiveness for federal state and corporate funds


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The following key findings should be noted as they are observed in our region

1 Current conditions exist that suggest a need for and a focus on regional economic development the development of new entrepreneurship opportunities and protecting existing assets and businesses rather than simply recruiting random development from other places

2 Quality of life issues are increasingly more vital to the success and desirability to live work and invest in this region These issues must be included in any economic development discussions from the outset

3 The region must capitalize on the educational focus of our community colleges and state universities

4 The region must focus on existing agricultural resource assets and a growth in tourism advantages An identity is needed

5 The region must grasp and grow along with key economic trends and continue to be more dependent on a growing number of sectors as has been the case in recent years

6 A significant growth in comprehensive economic capital and technical assistance to start-up and expanding businesses should be pursued This effort will include education investment capital workforce capital incubator facilities financial and legal advice and counseling and others

Annually the members of the CEDS Strategy Committee (SICOG Project Board) determine the relevancy and effectiveness of continuing on the same strategies or developing modified strategies or new areas of effort (priorities) While most of the priorities are continual others are either accomplished or as times change are no longer vital Economic development housing community infrastructure transportation and recreation remain highly ranked priorities and essential to the success of the region In recent years activities like youth social services and value-added agriculture have ranked lower in priority to our members while not necessarily in the minds of staff and committee members Local planning and management community services and elderly may become more essential priorities for the future

Changes in the Manufacturing Sector The growth of communities in the region in recent years has largely been based on new or expanded manufacturing growth in those communities or in the Des Moines metropolitan area Manufacturers have expanded or have been developed in some of the larger towns in the region Also important to note is that current manufacturers have expanded and taken opportunity of funds from EDA USDA-RD and other sources Revolving loan funds through economic development affiliations have helped current and new industries expand sewer systems roadways and water systems in order to facilitate economic development Economic development has been slow or nearly non-existent in many of the smaller towns in the region These smaller towns lack quality infrastructure housing site or financing capabilities needed to promote extensive economic growth However recent refocusing efforts by funding programs such as CDBG and USDA-RD have begun to improve economic development potential in the smallest of communities through infrastructure and housing improvements Population and unemployment rates delineate economic growth patterns of large employers When a county shows a large increase in unemployment and then a decline in population within a short time for example often the cause is a shutdown of a moderately large employer such as a specialty-manufacturing firm Decline in wholesale trade has also been a cause of high unemployment in some counties


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County seat towns generally house the government centers and have continued to draw upon the rural areas and smaller communities to supply employees because they have been more able to generate the capital to improve infrastructure and housing This trend is more noticeable in Region XIV than in most areas of the state It is expected that this trend will continue with a slow growth of the county seats and the eventual discontinuance of the smallest most economically unviable towns SICOG and its staff have continued working with our member governments to help them on a road toward sustainability and development SICOG also works diligently with local governments businesses organizations groups and individuals to assist with the growth of the region Emerging Growth Centers Only Madison and Clarke Counties have shown population growth from fifty years ago These Counties have some advantages that the other counties in the region do not appear to have Madison County has seen much growth in housing due to its proximity to the Des Moines metropolitan are a Madison County also has access to Interstates 35 and 80 and has better than average farm land values for the region Tourism connected to the covered bridges and historical sites such as a John Wayne Birthplace located in the county have provided a unique source of tourism income for the county as well Population growth in Madison County over recent decades has been much more positive than for the entire region (See Table 1 on page 38) Madison County grew from 11558 in 1970 to 15679 in 2010 a 3565 increase which is rather dramatic when compared to the 317 decrease within the rest of the region during that same period of time Madison County had the highest per capita personal income of any of the counties in the region in 1999 with $24107 Median Household income has also continued to increase in Madison County since that time Madison County has the highest median household income of any county in the SICOG region ($56333 in 2011) (See Table 5 on page 40 for median household income data) Such trends in population employment and income can be expected to continue unless there is a major unexpected economic shift Clarke County is the only other county in the region to show population increases over the last five decades Although its growth is much slower than what Madison County has seen it is still significant especially considering the population declines shown in most of the other counties of the region during the same period Clarke County reaps the benefits of being located on Interstate 35 and within easy commuting distance to the Des Moines metropolitan area The Lakeside Casino complex near Osceola has spurred extensive commercial development near the Highway 34Interstate 35 interchange over the last decade Although economic development assistance has not been the chief incentive with this growth corridor land use planning and capital improvements planning has and will continue to assure optimal success of the casino project Osceolarsquos Interstate 35 location has helped it attract new industry to the city during the last decade Manufacturing jobs located in Osceola and the Des Moines metro area are reflected by Clarke County population increases Creston (Union County) is the largest city in the region Winterset (Madison County) is the second largest and Osceola is the third Table 19 shows the population growth of each of these cities Table 19 Population Growth of Economic Development Centers

Creston 8234 8429 7911 7597 7834 -400 - 5

1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Change (1970-10)

Change (1970-10)


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Osceola 3124 3750 4164 4569 4929 1805 +58 Winterset 3654 4021 4196 4768 5190 1536 +42

Source US Census of Population Growth According to the 2010 Census Winterset had a population of 5190 and Madison County had an estimated population of 15679 (See Tables 1 and 19) Census data shows that Winterset has become the second largest city in Region XIV and Madison County has the highest population of any county in the SICOG region Madison County has grown in population over the last four decades with a population increase of 3565 since 1970 Table 20 Population Increase of Madison County

Source US Census of Population 1970-2010 wwwcensusgov

It should be pointed out that in the 1960s there was an overall trend of decreasing population in rural areas of Iowa yet in spite of this trend and the drop in the county population Winterset managed a small increase in population by 1970 By 1980 Madison County had recovered the lost population and experienced a small increase in its population From 1980 to 2010 Wintersets population continued to steadily increase showing more than a 25 increase in population from 1990 to 2010 Table 21 SICOG Region - County Population Changes (1990-2010)

Source US Census of Population wwwcensusgov It is believed that the recent population increases in Madison County are more of a trend than an occurrence When comparing the growth of Madison County in relation to the other counties in the region from 1990-2010 it is clear that the main reason the area showed a small (214) population increase for the region was because of the growth in Madison County If Madison Countyrsquos growth between 1990 and 2010 (+3196) were removed from the regional totals the region would have shown a loss of 1748 people or a 258 decrease in population Madison County growth is having a substantial effect on the population of the region Madison County holds the distinction of having two of the states

County 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Percent Change (1970-1980)

Percent Change (1980-1990)




Madison 11558 12597 12483 14105 15679 90 -09 130 1116 3565

County 1990 Population

2000 Population

2010 Population

Change (1990-00)

Change (2000-10)

Change (1990-2010)

Adair 8409 8243 7682 -20 -681 -865 Adams 4866 4482 4029 -79 -101 -1720 Clarke 8287 9133 9286 +102 +17 +1206 Decatur 8338 8689 8457 +42 -09 +143 Madison 12483 14019 15679 +123 +118 +2560 Ringgold 5420 5469 5131 +09 -62 -533 Taylor 7114 6958 6317 -22 -92 -1120 Union 12750 12309 12534 -35 +18 -169 Total 67667 69302 69115 +241 -03 +214


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interstates running through it and having close proximity to Des Moines without being within the Des Moines Metro Area Conclusions on Economic Changes As a major priority of SICOG and its 2014 planning efforts for the region economic development has been considered very carefully It is important that the changes occurring in the economy and the trends that vary throughout the region are considered when planning Economic development will not improve the region if it does not improve quality of life The downturn in the economy from 2008 through 2010 and its effects during the following years have revealed that the trends over the previous decade may not continue as previously anticipated The increases in unemployment that affected the country and likewise the region during that time may continue to negatively affect the regional economy for some time to come although encouraging signs of recovery have become evident If recovery from the recession slows or declines then its effects upon the SICOG region could continue to result in lower employment numbers lower incomes and further job losses and plant closures However if the most recent trends continue the region can be expected to continue its recovery The region has a number of positive attributes that are conducive to a positive economic climate and the attraction of new or expanding businesses The region is centrally located near Interstate highways in the central United States with close proximity to the major urban areas of Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City The cost of doing business within the region is substantially lower than in most other locations within the United States The area offers business diversity and stability driven by the natural business ingenuity as well as a robust business infrastructure to facilitate growth However one of the foremost positive attributes of the region is the high quality of life enjoyed by its residents Creating partnerships between government industry and academia to develop innovation strategies will support the formation of new companies and help existing industries compete globally The SICOG region must compete based on high skills high quality innovation and creativity Focused targeted investments can leverage private activity and increase our competitive advantage Our enterprises need to be focused on the technologies and markets that will grow in the future to create jobs and raise living standards


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Chapter 7 -- Program Year 2014 Priorities and Projects

SICOG Action Plan for 2014 The basic purpose of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments is to provide local leadership and establish a framework for redeveloping and improving a comprehensive plan of action for the accelerated development and orderly conservation of all the resources of southern Iowa This chapter identifies the goals that have been agreed upon by area citizens through their elected representatives and appointed officials as being the most desirable for southern Iowa This section also includes a strategy program or priorities and projects that appear appropriate to achieve these priorities The federal governmentrsquos Economic Development Administration implements the governmentrsquos regional development program through the division of various areas into Economic Development Districts (EDDs) SICOG is federally recognized as the service provider for the Southern Iowa EDD that includes eight (8) counties hence SICOG provides direct access to federal programs As part of this implementation SICOG is instructed to develop annual regional development priorities for the region based on the diverse needs and communities in the region Theoretically the priorities should drive local regional and national investment efforts that impact the region Goals Objectives and Vision Statement

The adopted goals of the Economic Development District are largely driven by mandates that the Board of Directors of SICOG places upon the Southern Iowa Council of Governments The Board of Directors approves SICOGrsquos annual priorities and major project activities as well as any projects that fall outside the major priority areas The goals recognize that the district was created and organized to serve local member governments not to replace or duplicate grass-roots economic development activities within our member cities and counties The goals are not intended to supplant local regional and state efforts and agendas but rather they are intended to drive the direction of SICOG toward its members The goals are meant to be narrow enough not to diminish our effectiveness but wide enough to meet the diverse areas of focus of the Federal Economic Development Administration and its partners While goals and projects can change from year to year and the SICOG organization intends to be flexible during this year the goals below suggest the general wishes of the 2013 EDD Board The following goals are based on the priorities and goal questionnaires of local government members board members and CEDS committee members and then are refined by SICOG staff SICOGrsquos Board of Directors formally approves final goals and objectives each year prior to submission of the CEDS to the EDA These goals include past informal goals (since last year or the last full CEDS) as well as new trends that must be handled appropriately The following ten goals developed by SICOG are not listed by importance or urgency but they are listed because they promote and enhance both local and regional economic development efforts Goal 1 Continue to promote and enhance the EDD concept within the region as a method of encouraging multi-jurisdictional economic development planning physical planning and cooperation This goal has been a major thrust for SICOG since its inception but in the coming years this effort will continue with a greater effort put on the development of regional physical planning and regional coordination of development plans and marketing In this vein greater numbers of state and EDA grants may be obtained than in the past and greater numbers of regional and ldquonew economyrdquo


105

industries (such as advanced manufacturing pharmaceuticals and alternative energies) may be located or bred in our region Goal 2 Continue or increase efforts to develop greater public-private partnerships for implementation of regional economic strategies and for enhanced ability to meet forthcoming economic development issues and projects Through SICOGrsquos partnership program and other public-private ventures the region is poised to have greater economic development progress than in the past The need still exists to build upon the current partnerships and extend those to include a member-SICOG-private organization partnership Goal 3 Continue or refocus on the effort to provide technical and financial assistance to local entities and businesses to aid in long-term and short-term economic planning SICOG has a history of helping members and businesses ldquodo the dealrdquo but the need to expand our direct technical assistance to all areas of economic planning and the promotion of the need to plan will help this region compete in the global marketplace Maybe the most important need for the EDD is so that member organizations and the business community have at their fingertips an extension of their own staffs for the provision of professional guidance More intimate involvement in the business assistance process is desired Goal 4 Enhance and promote communication and coordination among separate economic development agencies in the region Through regional programs sponsored by SICOG the Iowa Economic Development Authority and more progressive economic development organizations in this region government sharing and regional cooperation have become more likely in this area While this is a good trend SICOG intends to be in the center of this effort and do what is necessary to develop and stabilize regional efforts including trust funds regional marketing and related activities as agreed upon by our members Goal 5 Encourage coordinate and monitor the planning of capital and special projects between and among members to take advantage of economies of scale SICOG has invested time and effort in regional studies including those for water and sewer economic development potential recreation tourism and housing needs In recent years SICOG has worked with our regional water suppliers county economic developers and housing organizations to better identify needs and priorities with the hope that the right types of grants are submitted at the right times with less duplication and greater impact when the project is completed SICOG is hosting planning and civic operations programs to enable local officials to operate as efficiently as possible and to allow for greater networking SICOG continues to be a central clearinghouse for Census and other data that can help communities plan more efficiently Goal 6 Build on recent projects undertaken in the region SICOG and other economic and community development organizations continue to work hard to develop regional models that can be replicated and used throughout the region We serve as the major source of regional programs related to economic development and we coordinate with other providers to match venture capital with local communities and industries We continue to strive to do more in this area particularly with venture capital and entrepreneurship Recent studies and projects undertaken with our rural water supplier to identify rural commercial and industrial development sites could be expanded upon and implemented A June 2006 study entitled Targeting Industrial Growth in South Iowa conducted by Iowa State University Department of Economics ndash College of Engineering and Economics Iowa State University Extension Services and Center for Industrial Research and Service has been beneficial in identifying the regionrsquos industrial strengths in clarifying its potential for job growth and in helping to educate about economic and social foundations in the region There are numerous practical applications of the information in this study that assessed the regionrsquos industrial structure and created descriptive indices to


106

identify industrial strengths in the area This research provides a better understanding of the structure of the regional economy identified which elements of the regional economy are strong stable declining or emerging It assessed and graded relative to their demand for production inputs job creation value the education level of the workforce compensation rates and near term growth potential Goal 7 Continue and expand our role in serving as a regional voice to our state government federal government and extra-regional organizations Many see SICOG as the logical conduit of programs information and program development ideas SICOG through its newsletter and involvement with state federal and other agencies and organizations continues to function in this capacity More time and energy is likely to be put to this effort as budgets continue to be cut and as government polices continue to change Our communities simply cannot keep up with all the changes and issues by themselves Goal 8 Stay on top of key and emerging trends so that our communities can take advantage of them and be ready to meet future needs This has become a major focal point for SICOG in the past few years SICOG has been working to come to grips with rapidly expanding economic development ldquogenresrdquo such as entrepreneurial programs wind and other alternative energies homeland security disaster planning and mitigation value-added agriculture philanthropy technology and telecom advanced manufacturing advanced financial services and related areas SICOG plans to increase promotion of these issues and the programs and frameworks necessary to grow these areas Goal 9 Improve and expand office and service delivery technology SICOG is working to improve and then increase marketing of our website presentation equipment and GIS services We strive to offer the best technology for our office and productivity needs Many of our members and partners lack the skill the technology and the staff to do these types of programs SICOG can and wants to fill this gap increasing use of our products in all areas of the region and increasing our ability to use equipment on-site for our member and partner needs Goal 10 Improve our response to the CEDS committee relative to the needs addressed in the CEDS surveys In the past SICOG has as part of the CEDS process guided cities counties and boards in their preparation of lists of goals and priorities for their organizations The lists for each include short middle and long-term goals In the past these goals were recorded and put in the CEDS but they were not actively followed up on with the applicable members in a deliberate action It has become the goal of SICOG over recent years to better develop ways in which we can assist in helping the cities counties and boards to reach their goals This has enabled more of the action steps of our members boards and the annual CEDS action plan to be met The Southern Iowa EDD has been given a narrow focus in economic development of the region 1) to assist members and partners in their local work and planning activities and 2) to fill gaps in regional service provision related to economic development when it makes sense to do so on a multi-jurisdictional basis Partly due to local preferences and partly due to the lack of funding our EDD cannot focus on all the relevant priority areas We must narrow efforts to those that make the most sense in our economic climate and yet remain flexible enough to address any situation that arises Several objectives are identified for 2014 that will help meet these goals under the activities listed above Therefore the following short-term mid-term and long-term objectives are not intended to trump work already being done in the region but to supplement it


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Short-term Objectives (1-2 years) 1 Completion of all reporting grant execution and financial management of our current and 2011 EDA planning grant 2 Fill vacant EDD board positions increase regional priorities and the regional economic development processes and education of board members 3 Disseminate the CEDS document and related materials to those members and partners that would benefit and assist in implementation 4 Continue to survey members and boards to continue to remain abreast of regional priorities and local priorities Work to find methods to increase CEDS survey responses 5 Meet with interested cities counties and partners to discuss with them their priorities and how we can assist them 6 Promote our regional housing technology economic development GIS planning and related services Review with communities how our programs can specifically enhance their services and economic development efforts 7 Initiate better cooperation with local and regional service providers including development organizations CHDOs RCampDs USDA offices and other similar organizations 8 Continue to expand our image from one of being ldquothe cityrsquos grant writerrdquo to other roles 9 Update and have readily available a grants database and demographic data so all staff persons can quickly provide the data and information to clients at any time 10 Continue to refine our role with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and other key state and federal agencies working in Iowa in order to better cooperate and integrate our CEDS with the Statersquos economic development priorities 11 Assist the communities and citizens in the region in accessing disaster relief and stimulus funds in order to make repairs improve infrastructure and or create jobs 12 Develop and expand the SICOG regional housing trust fund a certified community foundation 13 Complete an updated Annual ReportCEDS for program year 2014

Mid-term Objectives (3-5 years) 1 Continue efforts begun in the short-term objectives 2 More fully develop a regional GIS program 3 Improve plan-based delivery of services 4 Seek out sources of funding and additional resources for inclusion in the districtrsquos economic development program and entrepreneurial efforts Assist member jurisdictions in developing final plans for the accomplishment of tasks that further district and local goals 5 Determine the viability and if viable assist local leaders in the development of some form of economic incubator 6 Work to take a greater role in Iowarsquos planning and economic development processes primarily through involvement in our state association of regional councils (IARC) and economic development roundtables Work to provide better coordination as needed between members and the state and federal agencies 7 Determine need and continue to work toward a regional economic development office that will directly implement strategies for rural and regional industrial and business site development

Long-term Objectives (beyond 5 years) 1 Develop a more focused and comprehensive approach to long-range economic development planning involving more direct involvement with members businesses and economic developers Include all stakeholders in the region 2 Improve our reporting system to assist in greater reporting of plans and priorities among members and to our other stakeholders


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3 Work to improve CEDS survey responses that have ranged from 40-60 in recent years to approximately 70 In recent years SICOG developed and introduced an on-line survey to provide an easier method of obtaining this information with hopes of increasing responses Continue refinements to this process 4 Encourage members and partners to identify and support regional economic development projects that will make the best use of resources with minimal environmental impact all the while advancing our strengths in agriculture tourism and manufacturing Improve marketing materials of economic assets 5 Study determine the feasibility of and develop where appropriate additional regional economic development tools such as revolving loan funds incubators support centers and programs jointly with our local community college and Iowarsquos University Center 6 Review efforts to improve business retention expansion and relocation to the area Work directly with the local governments to determine which private sector firms could be targeted for public support and investment 7 Determine the key assets of the region and develop methods to preserve and enhance them so that the local quality of life is maintained and grown 8 Continue to update and improve our CEDS reporting processes and ensure we continue to receive all possible EDA planning funding 9 Identify key faculty and leaders in Iowarsquos public and private universities that might be approached about partnering in the development of a study facility or program to advance or assist in the transfer or development of technology and inventions from the public to the private sector for the development in this state Also identify and solicit input from business leaders with experience in start-up and fledging businesses that might be partners The vision of the region through the CEDS implementation is a unified progressive Southwestern Iowa area with steady population and economic growth improved quality of life stronger civic and social involvement improved physical and economic environment and effective local and regional governance and management The CEDS priorities regional goals and action plans will help move the region in this direction

2014 Priorities To develop the ranking of various priorities for the coming year (2014) a survey form was presented to all city councils county boards of supervisors SICOG Project Board members Economic Development Groups and the SICOG Executive Board requesting they establish local priorities for their area of interest or jurisdiction Each organization completes two surveys the first asking to rank overall the top eight (8) priorities for their communities or areas of interest The second lists short medium and long-range goals The surveys may be completed and submitted online or in hardcopy form Conversely the goals and priorities often coordinate well The results are published in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) The priorities are used not just to help the groups plan for the future they are also used to focus the professional services of SICOG and allied organizations These survey forms were mailed (or e-mailed) to the member communities and boards in the fall of 2013 Early in 2014 County Project Board meetings were held in the region This allowed several months for the process to be accomplished and for the questionnaires to be submitted back to SICOG in time to be analyzed and incorporated into this CEDS document At the SICOG Annual Meeting on March 25 2014 the SICOG Executive Board adopted the priorities developed through the CEDS process for 2014 The following pages detail the overall rank of the priorities for 2014 based on responses from cities counties development organizations and SICOG and CEDS boards The priority rank takes into consideration the number of times each priority is selected and the average ranking each time For


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example ldquoeconomic developmentrdquo tends to be selected more often than ldquoyouthrdquo and the same number of times as ldquolocal planning amp managementrdquo but it is often ranked very high usually higher than ldquolocal planning amp managementrdquo when both are selected See Appendix 3 for a spreadsheet that calculates the regional priorities rankings from the questionnaires mailed to them Appendix 4 contains samples of the hardcopy priority questionnaire and goal surveys along with the cover letter sent along with them Again this year there has been the opportunity for the surveys to be completed online A copy of the online survey used is also shown in Appendix 4 2014 Priority Ranking Note The numbers in italics under each priority ranking show its rank in 2002 ndash 2012 A short description of each priority follows Priority 1 Economic Development (20021 20031 20041 20051 20061 20071 20081 20091 20101 20111 20121 20131) Invigorate the regional economy through local development Economic development is vital to the image and quality of life of the region Although the region has continually worked to seek development of new and expanded economic opportunities this priority continues to evolve Traditional needs such as retail industrial and workforce development remain strong However entrepreneurism tourism job creation capital development alternative energy business clusters and high-technology industries are being discussed Capital improvements related to the development of communities and sites (included in other priorities) are directly linked to economic development Priority 2 Transportation (200214 200312 20049 2005 9 200611 20076 20088 20092 20103 20113 20122 20132) Develop the regional transportation system to enhance regional economic development and stability All modes of transportation play an important role in the development and stability of the region The transportation system continues to evolve Interest in Transportation Enhancement (non-highway related projects) activities that promote community livability are developing increasing support Continued street and bridge reconstruction needs also boost the rating as counties and cities fall behind in their abilities to adequately maintain infrastructure Foster effective transportation access Priority 3 Local Planning and Management (20023 20034 20042 2005 2 20065 20078 200811 20093 20107 20115 20124 20135) Expand and improve the functions of local governments and regional service groups related to community development Not to be confused with comprehensive and strategic planning (another priority) this priority includes such things as budget-related issues grant programs assistance to and development of local development organizations tax incentive programs geographic information systems (GIS) implementation and related capacity-building efforts GIS may grow in popularity as more municipalities and governments realize its benefits Priority 4 Housing (20022 20032 20043 2005 6 20062 20072 20083 20095 20102 20112 20123 20133) Ensure adequate housing for all citizens of the region with emphasis on housing for persons of low and moderate income elderly and special needs While sliding slightly in ranking housing remains a very important issue Affordable housing issues occupy a large amount of SICOGrsquos time and resources Many communities are involved in housing efforts as they pertain to quality of life workforce development and


110

promotion of a solid tax base Key issues of the region continue to be rehabilitation housing development purchase assistance and demolition of dilapidated housing Funding for regional and local housing programs is being sought Priority 5 Community Services (20025 20037 20044 2005 3 20065 20073 20086 20099 20105 20117 20127 20137) Improve and develop new social cultural and educational opportunities for southern Iowa residents Communities are voicing a greater need to provide for community needs not typically addressed by economic development and public utilities Growing in relevance to many of our members are things such as childcare centers community buildings fire stations civic attractions police and fire services libraries and historic preservation Third-party construction and operational funds for civic efforts are more vital now than in the past These issues relate directly with the ability of the community to remain livable to its citizens Priority 6 Recreation (20026 200310 20045 2005 5 20063 20077 20087 20098 20108 20116 20125 20138) Develop new and enhance existing recreational facilities Recreation is seen as a means to greater economic development in todayrsquos regions and communities As state and national efforts lead toward ldquodestination parksrdquo and as major lakes and casinos develop in the state and region bring about increased tourism this priority has become more prominent New trends such as skateparks multi-purpose recreational trails and lakes with modernized camping facilities and improved fishing are also creating energy in this area Traditional favorites such as public pools and playgrounds are still vital as the pool and park infrastructure is aging is costly to operate and antiquated facilities may even pose safety issues Recreational opportunities enhance the regions livability Priority 7 Water Resources (20024 20035 20047 20058 20066 20079 20084 20096 20106 20119 20126 20136) Complete a regional water supply mechanism to meet residential commercial industrial and civic needs and which enhances and protects the environment Completion of the rural water system may have contributed to some of the declines in this priority However many municipal systems are aging or need to expand capacity Therefore the development of rural water supply lakes to ensure increased long-term capacity for all needs is still a priority Priority 8 SewerWastewater Treatment Systems (200211 20033 20046 2005 4 20066 20074 20082 20094 20104 20114 20128 20134) Protect the environmental quality of life in southern Iowa While more and more cities each year have central sewer systems many systems continue to age and fall into disrepair and many small cities and rural areas lack even basic central systems Increasingly stringent federal and state regulations for pollution control and public health have brought about more urgency to improve sewer systems Many cities and many of the county governments list this as a very high priority while others do not list it as an issue at all Until substantial funds come on-line to update systems and rate equities are resolved the priority will remain high overall Priority 9 Comprehensive Planning


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(20029 200311 200416 2005 9 20068 200713 200813 200914 201010 20118 20129 201310) Develop and implement local and regional comprehensive planning practices This priority varies in ranking tremendously as different cities and counties seek to develop long-range plans strategic plans housing plans infrastructure studies capital improvements plans and ordinance updates (zoning manufactured homes etc) Many local governments have woefully outdated land use plans and zoning ordinances and many lack subdivision regulations Grantors are increasingly looking at the planning status of communities when deciding which communities will receive grant funds This is one reason municipalities and counties see the need for organized planning efforts and coordination of resources and equipment Planning for future infrastructure improvements and needs can greatly improve the abilities of communities to meet the needs of the future Priority 10 Solid Waste (200210 20036 200413 2005 7 200612 20075 20085 20097 20109 201112 201211 201311) Reduce solid waste consumption to comply with Iowa environmental regulations in order to enhance and protect the environment Changing solid waste regulations and issues connected to closure of area landfills continue to keep this a priority for cities and counties in the region Variations in recycling trends combined with more stringent landfill laws are necessitating more effort in this area especially for targeted waste streams Priority 11 Elderly (2002 7 20038 20048 2005 12 200610 200710 200810 200910 201012 201110 201210 20139) Provide for the housing transportation and health care needs of elderly persons and groups in southern Iowa The growing aging population of the region continues to increase the need to provide services directed to the elderly community While the need for elderly support is generally high such is often not the direct function of local governments and thus the priority may be somewhat suppressed Priority 12 Youth (20028 20039 200410 2005 11 20069 200711 200812 200913 201013 201111 201213 201312) Provide programs and facilities to enrich the lives of youth in southern Iowa Providing a safe and stable community environment with opportunities for youth may attract new families and retain current residents This mid-range priority continues to be vital as more effort occurs in the areas of recreation education and volunteerism Generally while the need for youth support is high such is often not the direct function of local governments and thus the priority may be somewhat suppressed Priority 13 Rural Health (200213 200314 200412 2005 14 200615 200712 200814 200915 201014 201114 201214 201314) Improve access to and delivery of primary health services to all citizens in the region This priority overall remains lower mostly because local members do not have direct involvement with health care However local communities are concerned over the loss of services and lack of specialty and (increasingly) general medical and health staff Recruitment clinic sites service retainage and EMS services remain a concern in the region Priority 14 Energy


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(20027 20038 200411 2005 13 200613 200714 20089 200911 201011 201113 201212 201313) Encourage the conservation of energy and the use of alternative energy sources in southern Iowa Increased franchising and more competition has stabilized energy sources thus reducing this as a priority over most recent years Conservation and efficiency remain a main priority especially in the midst of high fuel prices However alternative energy sources need to be sought to reduce the depletion rate of natural resources Wind energy has shown increasing interest over recent years and has even been implemented within the region The emergence of ethanol and biodiesel as alternative energy sources has also been pursued in this region Priority 15 Value-added Agriculture (200212 200313 200415 2005 15 200614 200715 200816 200912 201115 201115 201216 201316) Encourage the development of agriculture-related processing operations in southern Iowa Agriculture and food supplies remain an important part of our regionrsquos vitality This priority remains of lower concern for many of the cities completing the survey but counties see this as a larger priority Generally the priority is seen to be outside the scope of our member services but some communities are actively seeking value-added development as an economic development tool The emergence of ethanol and biodiesel as alternative energy sources may increase the opportunities in this area Priority 16 Other (200217 200317 200417 2005 16 200617 200717 200815 200917 201017 201116 201217 201317) Provide assistance to communities in areas that are not currently addressed by other priorities These can include many priorities such as establishing community foundations technical assistance and regional programs all of which may not fit under criteria listed Sometimes this category is ignored and other times the top priority of a community fits only in the ldquootherrdquo category Priority 17 Social Services (200216 200316 200416 2005 17 200616 200716 200817 200916 201016 201117 201215 201315) Encourage the development and implementation of local education training and prevention programs to benefit the welfare of communities While this priority is still vital to our communities it is often not a direct municipal expenditure other than for the operations of local police and fire departments Methamphetamine production and use in this area as well as other related issues have put dents in already thirsty budgets Overall service availability in rural areas is also discussed


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Chart 1 Annual Priorities 2009 ndash 2013

Overall the needs of our region fall within seventeen categories While other needs certainly are present the limited resources of our members make it extremely difficult to focus outside these seventeen areas without substantial outside funding and incentives Many local governments facing budget pressures in the past few years have been forced to focus on the core services with less investment in housing site development planning youth elderly and social services Perhaps in the coming years this trend can be reversed Finally priorities in this region continue to focus on quality of life issues that the members can affect As in previous years community stability issues continue to reign Housing availability and sewer systems to support economic development continue to dominate People are less likely to move to a community or stay in a community with a deteriorated housing stock A stable environment with quality water and sewer infrastructure and quality recreation options is also seen as vital While it seems that the priorities should change over time as programs focusing on top priorities improve things it is important to realize that the continued dominance of economic development as a priority is not because the region has failed in the past as much as it is because this priority and others like it require continued effort in order to stay in a position to compete in a worldwide economy The following chart shows how the top priorities have ranked over the previous years

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

RA

NK

Year

SICOG Regional Annual Priorities

Economic Development Housing

Recreation

Community Services Local Planning amp Management Water Resources

Sewer

Comprehensive Planning Youth


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2014 Prioritized Projects Strategic Programs and Activities

See Appendix 2 for an inventory of strategies made up of prioritized projects programs and policies that the SICOG executive board SICOG county project boards county boards of supervisors city councils and economic development organizations identified for 2014 through the priorities and goal setting process of SICOG Through this process goals were established and the timeframe in which they will be implemented was set

Short-range - Implemented within the next year Medium-range - Implemented within two to five years from now Long-range - Implemented five or more years from now

These projects have been prioritized through the annual SICOG priority-setting process for inclusion in the CEDS Through this process SICOG has put together a comprehensive inventory of development agendas throughout the region This inventory will be used to support local projects and provide direction to SICOG on how to best serve the needs of the region The projects within this inventory are categorized under the headings of each of the 2014 priorities identified for the region This development strategy also includes those things that are continual strategies and services as well as reoccurring issues and current projects The course of action for the 2014 development strategy includes the following two considerations Priority Strategy Implementation SICOG staff work with our members in the implementation of programs and projects that fall under the Executive Board approved mission areas and priorities SICOG will partner with a number of other organizations in order to assist our members in accomplishing goals and completing projects Specific additional projects may be approved by the Executive Board should they develop throughout the year Because the leadership of SICOG includes public and publicly appointed officials the projects undertaken by the organization often coincide with local projects that have committed funds Many other issues also drive the decision of which projects SICOG will undertake cost-effectiveness impact economic conditions compatibility need and competition SICOG staff provides technical assistance grantwriting administration and referrals to other organizations in order to help our members successfully accomplish their priority projects and programs However SICOG staff and board members must continually assess the direction of the region based on changes in local priorities state and national legislative changes and economic trends While the organization desires to be available to work in all priority areas and provide all relevant assistance it must determine what priorities we should strive to expand and which ones we cannot actively encourage mostly due to limited resources and lack of investment capital This inventory and the process by which it was developed will be reviewed and updated in subsequent years in order to eliminate projects that have been completed show progress made on previously identified projects and identify new projects to develop This list identifies the regional projects and programs to be executed in 2014 and beyond in order to reach the goals and accomplish the priorities identified in this document Jobs Created or Retained The priorities within this region and the work that SICOG does may appear to relate more to quality of life issues than to the creation of new jobs Although it is always desirable to retain or bring new jobs into the SICOG region and the SICOG organization works diligently in order to do so projecting the number of new jobs for any given year without having a specific business or development in mind is


115

extremely exigent to quantify Much of the work accomplished within the region by the SICOG organization and its member communities has a positive cumulative effect on the quality of life in the region making it a better place for employees to live and work Improved infrastructure roadways and community facilities projects also make the region a more desirable place in which to locate new businesses and industries These accomplishments together with coordinated economic development efforts by the Iowa Economic Development Authority local development corporations cities and SICOG facilitate new job attraction and retaining existing jobs New jobs within the region are often tied to a robust manufacturing economy which has not been the case in recent years Therefore one focus for the region has been to assist existing manufacturers in retaining or growing their employment through use of the many assets programs and funds available to them Traditionally many employers in the region have been small businesses and the region has committed efforts to helping new businesses get started Bringing new businesses to a town is a priority of nearly every community in the region (see Appendix 2 ndash Economic Development Priority) SICOG is often instrumental in directing small upstart businesses to the tools available for them such as entrepreneurship programs or the regional Small Business Center that assists upstart businesses with business plans and works to smooth the progress of their business development These business upstarts may follow up with requests for funds from one of the revolving loan funds in the area and take advantage of the many programs available to them Although it is difficult to quantify these types of developments in terms of jobs created each small business has the potential to become a very valuable asset to a rural community Creation of new small businesses or providing the tools an existing business needs in order to develop and thrive is often more realistic and fruitful than simply focusing on ldquocatching the big onerdquo in hopes of brining many new jobs to a town Projects amp Strategies The projects in Appendix 2 were gathered through the SICOG CEDS survey process described above

SEE APPENDIX 2 FOR LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED IN 2014 AND BEYOND

(SHOWN BY PRIORITY CATEGORY BY COUNTY ENTITY amp TIMEFRAME)


116

Chapter 8 ndash Evaluation An evaluation form is included in the back of this CEDS document (Appendix 7) Everyone reading this document is invited to respond The form may be completed and either mailed or faxed as directed on the survey Comments may also be made by E-mail sent to nardysicogcom SICOG understands the importance of receiving comments from those parties that utilize this document to assist in the future development of the CEDS SICOGrsquos CEDS has been an evolving document that takes into account continuous ongoing review by staff and comments received on draft and previous year documents SICOG distributes draft CEDS documents to interested parties in hardcopy form and electronically through its newsletter and website We actively seek comments that might improve it during our thirty-day review period SICOG strives to accomplish all items listed in the Scope of Work attachment to its EDA award agreement and believes that these activities have been thoroughly addressed in this document and in our Progress Report We continue to look for feedback not just on our CEDS documents but we also look to our professional delivery of services ldquoAre we doing a good job meeting the requests given to usrdquo This question is important in our evaluation of EDArsquos mandate for SICOG Over the past year we have continued to evolve While we have not solved all the regionrsquos problems or advanced in all areas we feel we continue to improve become more effective and are a successful and valuable source of services and information We believe SICOG is the primary community and economic development link between members and their government and that our presence in the region encourages and enhances economic development of the region


117

Appendices

Appendix 1 ndash Watershed Projects

Appendix 2 ndash 2014 Priority Projects Strategies amp Programs (by Priority Category)

Appendix 3 ndash Priority Calculator

Appendix 4ndash SurveysQuestionnaires Priorities Questionnaire (City) Short-Long Range Priorities Survey (City) Memo to CitiesCountiesBoards (City) Online Survey (City)

Appendix 5 ndash County Laborshed Studies Adair County Adams County Clarke County Decatur County Madison County Ringgold County BedfordTaylor County Union County

Appendix 6 ndash Work - Travel Flows

Appendix 7 ndash Evaluation Form

APPENDIX 1 ndash WATERSHED PROJECTS 1

APPENDIX 1

WATERSHED PROJECTS IN SICOG REGION As of October 2009 the following watershed projects have been completed or are actively being administered by local soil and water conservation districts North Thompson River Water Quality Project ndash Adair County Reducing sediment delivery and potential flood damage from the North Thompson River is the goal of this project Sheet and rill erosion on cropland gully erosion on pastureland and deteriorated riparian zones are being addressed One landowner is leading the way using no-till farming on all his 3000 acres of cropland along with numerous other best management practices Terraces waterways grade structures and buffers are being used in Madison and Union Counties as well as Adair County Year started 2005 Three Mile Creek Watershed Project (Adair) -- Adair County Nearly halfndashndash9100 of 23232 acresndashndashof the watershed of Three Mile Lake is in Adair County The Three Mile Creek Watershed Project of Adair County was implemented to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners and operators in three major areas cropland nutrient and pesticide management pasture management and animal waste management The goal was for Adair County landowners to do their part to have one of the cleanest lakes with clear water and good fishing in Three Mile Lake Year started 1990 AampT Longbranch Watershed ndash Adams County The AampT Longbranch Watershed Project more than doubled its goals of installing soil- saving practices Early goals called for installing 9 erosion control structures and about 3 miles of terraces Landowner contributions of more than $60000 and IDALS contributions of about $187000 led to installation of 19 erosion control structures and more than 5 miles of terraces Sheet and rill erosion on cropland and gully erosion in pastures were major problems in the watershed Year started 1999 Lake Icaria Water Quality Project ndash Adams County Lake Icaria a water supply for the City of Corning and associated businesses and industries is also a primary source for water-based recreation in Southwest Iowa Sediment nutrients and pesticides entering the lake were primary problems IDALS contributed $230000 and landowners contributed $13000 to build 31 grade stabilization structures and 9 sediment and water control basins in the watershed to reduce soil erosion and runoff Year started 1990 Hacklebarney Watershed Protection Project ndash Adams County This project which built upon and added to the original Public Law 566 Hacklebarney Watershed Project in Montgomery and Adams Counties was aimed at reducing sheet and rill erosion improving water quality in Viking Lake reducing flooding and improving water quality in the Nodaway River Basin Nearly $2 million was spent to apply more than 24 miles of terraces 33 grade stabilization structures 27 water and sediment control basins 58 acres of riparian forest buffers and almost 500 acres of filter strips and buffer strips Year started 2001 Three Lakes Water Quality Project -- Adams County The Three Lakes Water Quality Project Area includes Lake Icaria Lake Binder and the West Lake Corning City Reservoir watersheds in Adams County Practices implemented to provide protection to the lakes include but are not limited to 53 grade stabilization structures 30 miles of terraces 986 acres of manure management 721 acres of rotational grazing 100 acres of pasture planting and a stream crossing Additionally a comprehensive water quality monitoring program has been implemented Year started 1996 Upper Whitebreast Creek Water Quality Project ndash Clarke County The objective of the Upper Whitebreast Creek Project is to improve water quality and reduce erosion


especially in the portion of White Breast Creek designated as impaired in Iowarsquos 303(d) List of Impaired Waters and Iowarsquos 305(b) Water Quality Report Practices applied include 15 grade stabilization structures 300 acres of pasture plantings and 500 acres of prescribed grazing 4 stream crossings 28 acres of livestock exclusion and more than a mile of fencing Year started 2008 Southern Iowa Grazing (Warm Water Streams) Project ndash Clarke County The Southern Iowa Grazing Project was undertaken to address beef cow impacts on water quality in a dozen southern Iowa counties Problems addressed included stream bank degradation organic enrichment wildlife habitat damage and sheet and rill erosion Practices applied included 1000 acres of planned grazing more than a mile of stream bank stabilization 4 grade stabilization structures 4 alternative water supplies 11 stream crossings 5 miles of stream corridor fencing and improved record keeping Year started 1994 West Lake Water Quality Protection Project ndash Clarke County A specific goal of the West Lake Water Quality Protection Project was to reduce atrazine levels to acceptable levels for safe drinking water in West Lake a water supply for the city of Osceola The plan was to apply best management practices that would reduce atrazine and other polluting runoff from fields in the watershed The project was successful in applying filter strips riparian buffers and constructed wetlands in the watershed Partners included the City of Osceola NRCS Clarke SWCD and Trees Forever Year started 1998 Whitebreast Creek Watershed Project ndash Clarke County Whitebreast Creek with a watershed of parts of 4 counties (including Clarke County) along with the South River and Middle River watersheds was estimated to be contributing 4 million tons (55) of the 72 million tons of sediment delivered to Lake Red Rock annually Overgrazing of pastures stream bank erosion and cropland erosion were placing ever-increasing sediment loads into the creek and Whitebreast Bay of Red Rock Lake The project implemented best management practices targeting practices above protective structures Year started 2000 Rathbun Lake Clean Water Project ndash Clarke amp Decatur County The Rathbun Lake Clean Water Project was a cooperative effort that involved more than 20 partners and included use of 10 different conservation practices including on-road structures The project included assessments of sediment sources planning and construction of 6 on-road structures construction of 4 other structures and development of wetlands and improved grazing systems Demonstrations were part of the emphasis on building partnerships and public awareness of water quality practices These activities included Clarke and Decatur Counties Year started 1997 Slip Bluff Water Quality Project ndash Decatur County Goals of the Slip Bluff Water Quality Project were to improve water quality in Slip Bluff Lake by reducing siltation and wave erosion The goal was to reduce siltation into the lake by 80 percent The project resulted in 8 water detention structures being built along with two sediment and water control basins Wave erosion was reduced with installation of riprap along the shoreline The Decatur County Conservation Board IDALS landowners and the NRCS were cooperative partners in the project Year started 2001 Hanthorn Watershed Water Quality Protection ndash Decatur County Excessive sedimentation runoff from a seasonal feedlot and the risk of chemicals entering Little River Lake in the event of a chemical spill were primary problems in the Hanthorn Watershed Water Quality Protection Project Three water retention structures were built to reduce pollutants and sedimentation entering the lake One structure below a farm supply operation was equipped with a shut off valve to contain a chemical spill in the event of such an emergency Year started 1990 Cedar Lake Winterset Water Supply Project ndash Madison County The Cedar Lake Watershed Project was designed to reduce the amount of nitrates sediment and atrazine reaching Cedar Lake the water supply for the city of Winterset Educational programs were implemented to inform livestock producers of needed manure management plans and to encourage all farmers to implement integrated crop management programs More than 5 miles of terraces 15 acres of grassed


waterways a grade stabilization structure and 10 acres of wetlands were established Year started 2002 Crooked Creek Watershed Project ndash Ringgold County The Crooked Creek Watershed Project was a small project to help control floods and soil erosion along Crooked Creek in the East Fork of the Grand River The project involved building a grade stabilization structure to protect roads bridges and cropland and pastureland downstream The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors as well as the landowner and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship were involved in the project Year started 1999 East Fork of Grand River Project (Ringgold) ndash Ringgold County The East Fork of Grand River Watershed Project was initiated to address flooding soil erosion and water quality issues in a tributary of the Grand River Almost 30 miles of terraces and 100 small grade stabilization structures were built on uplands in the watershed Landowners contributed more than $650000 towards the cost of building the structures and terraces while IDALS contributed the remaining $800000 of the cost for the project Year started 2001 East Fork of Grand RiverUnnamed Tributary ndash Ringgold County Flooding and soil erosion were the primary problems identified in the East Fork of the Grand River within an unnamed tributary Two grade stabilization structures were built in the watershed to improve water quality by reducing sedimentation in the tributary and East Fork of Grand River as well as reducing flooding and soil erosion Landowners contributed about $5000 to the structures and the Division of Soil Conservation Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship contributed about $14000 Year started 2001 Walnut Creek Watershed Project (Ringgold) ndash Ringgold County The Walnut Creek Watershed Project is addressing soil erosion flooding and sedimentation in Walnut Creek Landowner contributions of more than $150000 have nearly matched the $213000 contributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to date With technical assistance from the USDA Natural Resources and IDALS technicians landowners have built about 6 miles of terraces and 20 grade stabilization structures in the watershed Year started 2005 West Fork of Big Creek Watershed Project ndash Ringgold County Goals of the West Fork of Big Creek Watershed Project were to reduce gully sheet and rill erosion in cropland and pasture areas as well as to reduce sedimentation Those goals would result in improved water quality downstream A secondary benefit was reduced flooding along West Fork Primary practices installed were about 2 miles of soil-saving terraces and 6 grade stabilization structures Landowners contributed about $27000 and IDALS contributed about $50000 for resource improvements Year started 2000 Lake of Three Fires Restoration Watershed Project ndash Taylor County The Lake of Three Fires RestorationWatershed Project identified various sources of non point source pollution throughout the watershed and implemented practices to control soil erosion and nutrient loading to ensure that the lake can fully meet designated uses The project practices included construction of 33 grade stabilization structures to protect the 86-acres lake including structures built on county roads that helped reduce road maintenance costs as well as kept sediment from entering the lake Year started 2004 Green Valley Watershed Erosion Flood and Water Quality Project ndash Union County The Green Valley Erosion Flood amp Water Quality Project addressed sheet and rill erosion gully erosion and the quality of water in Green Valley Lake The projectrsquos primary goal was to protect Green Valley Lake from sedimentation primarily from erosion on agricultural lands that feed water to the lake The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship obligated more than $200000 towards building terraces installing grassed waterways and using other sediment control practices Year started 2007 Highline Project ndash Union County The Highline Project was designed to protect Twelve Mile Lake from sedimentation and nutrient and


pesticide runoff Goals of the project included reducing gully erosion and improving fertility management in the 4130-acre watershed A mile of terraces 4 grade stabilization structures 3 water and sediment control structures and an aquatic plant wastewater treatment system were installed as part of the project along with grassed waterways conservation buffers and fencing to keep livestock from water bodies Year started 1996 Four Miles Creek NPS Watershed Project 1 (Union) ndash Union County The Four Mile Creek Non Point Source Watershed Project sought to prevent flooding control active gully erosion protect roads improve water quality and increase and improve wildlife habitat The construction of 4 grade stabilization structures was the primary structural achievement of the project Local landowners contributed about a third of the cost of building the structures while the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship contributed two thirds NRCS offered technical resources Year started 1999 Four Miles Creek NPS Watershed Project 1 (Union) ndash Union County A follow up project to the first Four Mile Creek Non Point Source Watershed Project the Four Mile Creek NPS Watershed Project II enabled a considerable amount of upland treatment practices to be applied to the land Landowners contributed nearly a quarter of a million dollars to build more than 10 miles of terraces 28 grade stabilization structures 18 water and sediment control basins and about 3 acres of grassed waterways in Union and Clarke Counties IDALS contributed $445000 Year started 2000 McCann Creek Watershed Project ndash Union County The McCann Creek Watershed Projectrsquos purpose was to protect Twelve Mile Lake from sedimentation and nutrient loading resulting from soil erosion and nutrient runoff from agricultural lands in the watershed Landowners contributed about half the costs of building more than 2 miles of terraces 4 water and sediment control basins and 2 grade stabilization structures They also established 7 acres of buffers 16 acres of planned grazing and fence to keep livestock away from water bodies Year started 1990 Three Mile Creek Watershed Project (Union) ndash Union County The Three Mile Creek Watershed Project was designed to protect the water in Three Mile Lake a new lake in Union County from excessive nutrients and pesticides Practices applied through the project include 65 acres of improved grazing systems 44 acres of pasture planting 277 acres of woodland management and 6 acres of conservation buffers Also developed as part of the project were a waste storage facility a spring development and a weed management plot for educational purposes Year started 1990 Lead SWCD Union Three Mile Lake Erosion and Water Quality Project ndash Union County The Three Mile Lake Erosion and Water Quality Project focused on controlling sediment delivery to the lake by helping control actively eroding gullies Practices installed by landowners included 6 water and sediment control basins a grade stabilization structure and an acre of grassed waterways Landowners contributed one fourth of the cost of the conservation practices Other partners included the Union County Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited chapters as well as the Union County Conservation Board Year started 2004 East Fork of Grand River Project (Union) ndash Union County The East Fork of Grand River Watershed Project in Union County sought to reduce flooding control soil erosion and protect water quality in the 9100-acre watershed Landowners contributed nearly $100000 with significant funding from IDALS as well More than 5 miles of soil-saving terraces and 9 water and sediment control basins were built as part of the project Grassed waterways and tile were also part of the project in Union County Year started 2004 Spaullink Water Quality Improvement Project ndash Union County The Spaullinc Project was undertaken to improve water quality in Twelve Mile Lake by protecting the lake from sedimentation and nutrient runoff Landowners contributed more than $200000 (more than government cost-share contributions) in applying measures to reduce soil erosion and manage nutrients Practices included more than 4 miles of terraces 5 grade stabilization structures 17 water and sediment


control basins a waste storage facility and 10 acres of grassed waterways Year started 1994

Appendix 2 ndash County-Specific Strategies for Treating Priority Issues

2014 ANNUAL SICOG PRIORITIES

1 Economic Development 2 Transportation 3 Local Planning amp Management 4 Housing 5 Community Services 6 Recreation 7 Water Resources 8 Sewer 9 Comprehensive Planning 10 Solid Waste 11 Elderly 12 Youth 13 Rural Health 14 Energy 15 Value Added Agriculture 16 Other 17 Social Services

Projects strategies and programs for 2014 and beyond are shown in each of these categories on the following pages

APPENDIX 2

1

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Adair local planning and population growth Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Bridgewater Capital Purchases Economic Development Short range (within next year)Adair Bridgewater Nuisance Abatement Economic Development Short range (within next year)Adams Adams Community Economic Dev Corp industrial growthsmall business start-ups Economic Development Short range (within next year)Adams Adams Community Economic Dev Corp water Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adams Carbon new businesses Economic Development Short range (within next year)Adams Carbon industry or new business Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adams Carbon more residents Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams CorningContinue to support Economic Development for new businesses and jobs Economic Development Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningContinue working with Economic Development for new jobs and businesses Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams CorningContinue to assist with job creation and new businesses Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Adams Nodaway new businesses Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adams Prescott new businesses Economic Development Short range (within next year)Adams Prescott new businesses Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adams Prescott New businesses Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Develop a logistics park in Clarke County Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpExpand the existing trail system in Clarke County Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpExpand the level of technology based employment in Clarke Co Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Clarke Osceola Depot Restoration Economic Development Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola Facade Rehab Economic Development Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola Airport Box Hangar 2 Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Osceola Hwy 34 Master Plan Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Decatur Decatur City City Maintenance Shed Economic Development Short range (within next year)Decatur Decatur County Recruit new business related to agrilculture Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Garden Grove Building growth Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Decatur Lamoni TourismMarketing Economic Development Short range (within next year)Decatur Lamoni Downtown Revitalization Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Leon Secure Jobs Economic Development Short range (within next year)Decatur Leon TIF Economic Development Short range (within next year)Decatur Leon JobsCommerce Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Decatur LeonSustain Existing Business Bring in New BusinessServicesJobs Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison Bevington New business Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Madison County Business Retentions Economic Development Short range (within next year)Madison Madison County New Business Recruitment Economic Development Short range (within next year)Madison Madison County Economic Development Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Madison County Economic Development Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Winterset Continue economic development efforts Economic Development Short range (within next year)Madison Winterset Annex more land into city limits Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Kellerton Encourage new businesses Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Taylor New Market beautifulcation Economic Development Short range (within next year)Union Afton More Retail on Square Economic Development Short range (within next year)Union Creston Business Recruitment Economic Development Short range (within next year)

Union CrestonJob creation High-speed internetPhysician recruitment Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Union CrestonPark Holiday Lights ProjectMain Street Beautification Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Union Creston Airport Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Union Creston Chamber of CommerceWork to increase population thus increasing the employment base Economic Development Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Union Union County Consider DHS Building Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Union Union County Development AssociationCreate informal gatherings of entrepreneurs - Jellies Economic Development Short range (within next year)

Union Union County Development Association Develop a Regional Nano Loan Program Economic Development Short range (within next year)Union Union County Development Association Small Business Focus Groups amp Workshops Economic Development Short range (within next year)Union Union County Development Association Create amp Develop Co-workinig spaces Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Union County Development Association Develop a plan for new industrial sites Economic Development Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

PRIORITY 1 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Retail and Industrial Growth Job Creation and Retention Enterpreneurship Retail and Business Services

APPENDIX 2

2

County Entity Project Priority Category Timeline

Adair AdairDetermine Rehab of Streets adn 5th street bridge Transportation Short range (within next year)

Adair Adair Grants for new street signs Transportation Short range (within next year)

Adair AdairDetermine rehabilittiaon of City Streets and 5th street bridge Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adair Adair replace Adair street Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adair Adair Traffic Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adair Bridgewater Street Construction Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Bridgewater Street Repair Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adair Orient sealcoat city streets Transportation Short range (within next year)Adams Corning Work on additional curb and gutter repair Transportation Short range (within next year)

Adams Corning

Continue the development of a program to upgrade our streets and sidewalks downtown in the business district Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams Corning Work on additional Street Surfaces Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams CorningReplace utilities sidewalks and streets in the downtown business district Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Adams Nodaway street work Transportation Short range (within next year)Adams Nodaway streets Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adams Prescott street workpaving Transportation Short range (within next year)Adams Prescott street work Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County Replace secondary road bridge Transportation Short range (within next year)Clarke Clarke County Replace secondary road bridges Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County Replace signs on secondary roads Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County Replace secondary road bridges Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Clarke Murray Repair streets Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Osceola East Street Paving Project Transportation Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola Downtown Streetscape and Rehab project Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Osceola Years 2 amp 3 CIP Street Paving Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Osceola City-Wide Trail System Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Clarke Osceola East Side Sewer and Street Paving Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Decatur Decatur County Gravel Secondary roads Transportation Short range (within next year)Decatur Decatur County Improve entrance road to lake for better access Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Decatur Decatur County Development CorpHighway diets and bike lanes in Leon and Lamoni Transportation Short range (within next year)

Decatur Decatur County Development CorpSidewalk replacement and additions that connect around town Transportation Short range (within next year)

Decatur Decatur County Development CorpSouth School in Leon drop off sites and crosswalks Transportation Short range (within next year)

Decatur Lamoni Road Improvements Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Lamoni Sidewalk Replacement Plan Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Lamoni BridgeCulvert Replacement Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Decatur LeonStreet RepairsResurfacingLittle River Lake RoadSidewalks Transportation Short range (within next year)

Decatur Leon Street Improvements Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Decatur LeonStreet Repairs amp Drainage Trails - Add to existing Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison Bevington roads Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Earlham Downtown curb amp sidewalk project Transportation Short range (within next year)Madison Earlham Street Maintenance Transportation Short range (within next year)Madison Earlham Street maintenance Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Earlham Street maintenance Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison East Peru Streets Transportation Short range (within next year)Madison East Peru Roads Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Macksburg Cleaning out Ditches Transportation Short range (within next year)Madison Macksburg Seal Coat and Patch City Roads Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Madison County Repair Bridges Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Madison County Repair Roads Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Madison County Repair Bridges Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Madison County Repair Roads Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Madison County Trails for walking and biking Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Winterset Construct downtown streets cape project Transportation Short range (within next year)

Madison WintersetConstruct safe routes to school improvements at Washington St amp John Wayne Drive Transportation Short range (within next year)

Madison WintersetConstruct street paving and storm sewer improvements Transportation Short range (within next year)

Madison Winterset Construction of storm sewer improvements Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Winterset Continue paving of residential streets Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Winterset Improve airport runway Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Winterset Complete paving of residential streets Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Winterset Continue storm sewer improvements Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Winterset Reconstruction of Summit Street Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Delphos Resurface in town roads Transportation Short range (within next year)Ringgold Diagonal street paving Transportation Short range (within next year)Ringgold Kellerton Street maintenance amp repair Transportation Short range (within next year)Ringgold Kellerton Streets Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Maloy roads Transportation Short range (within next year)Ringgold Maloy roads Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Maloy roads Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Ringgold Ringgold CountyRe-open 5 roads closed due to bridges and culverts out Transportation Short range (within next year)

Ringgold Ringgold County Repair chip sealed raods Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Ringgold County Replace scour-criticle bridges with culverts Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Ringgold County Resurface J23 Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Ringgold County Resurface P64 Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Taylor New Market street maintenence Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Afton Streets amp Sidewalks Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Afton Streets amp Sidewalks Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Afton Streets Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

PRIORITY 2 - TRANSPORTATION ATURA Transit Highways and Roads and Trails

APPENDIX 2

3


Union CrestonStreetsCedar Street Paving amp UnderpassQuiet Zone Transportation Short range (within next year)

Union CrestonCity StreetsQuiet ZoneElm Street Improvements Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Complete Quiet Zone Undertaking Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Continue Street Repair Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Continue to maintain and repair city streets Transportation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Union Cromwell Maintain city streets Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Shannon City Culvertditch work Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Shannon City Street repairs Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Shannon City Culvertditch work Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Union County Install Box Culverts Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Union County Rehab hard surface roads Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Union County Replace Bridges Transportation Short range (within next year)Union Union County Contiued Rehab of Hard Surface Roads Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Union County Countiued Replacement of Bridges Transportation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

APPENDIX 2

4

Priority Priority Category County Entity ProjectAdair Adair City mapping of some kind Local Planning and Management Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Adair City planning Local Planning and Management Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Adair City planning Local Planning and Management Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adair Bridgewater Tax assistance Local Planning and Management Short range (within next year)

Adams Corning

Work with committee to develop and apply for grants to upgrade downtown sidewalks and streets Local Planning and Management Short range (within next year)

Adams Corning

Work with Utilities and develop Geographic Information Services (GIS) for all utilities and possible buried cable service Local Planning and Management Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Adams Nodaway property clean up Local Planning and Management Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adams Prescott property cleanup Local Planning and Management Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Kellerton Annex properties - east side of Clark Street Local Planning and Management Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Ringgold County Implement GIS program Local Planning and Management Short range (within next year)Ringgold Ringgold County Continue full implementation of GIS system Local Planning and Management Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Creston Expand city limits East to South Local Planning and Management Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Union Union County Development AssociationSeek Biz amp Community Input for Legislative Priorities Local Planning and Management Short range (within next year)

PRIORITY 3 - LOCAL PLANNING amp MANAGEMENT Fiscal Grant Programs for Projects Development Groups TIFS and URPs Government Operations

APPENDIX 2

5

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Bridgewater Building condem and desconstruction Housing Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adair Bridgewater New Housing Housing Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Adams Adams Community Economic Dev Corphousing for industrial workforce (not lowmod income) Housing Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningContinue to sell housing stock and upgrade additional housing Housing Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningContinue work on nuisance and derelict properties Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams CorningContinue to upgrade housing stock and developing housing at Lake Binder Housing Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Devise a plan for dealing with housing shortages Housing Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpImplement plan for the relief of housing shortages Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Osceola Rental Code Housing Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola Condo and Age Restricting Housing Housing Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Decatur Decatur County Development Corp More elderly housing Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Decatur County Development Corp More medium income housing Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Lamoni Continue housing development efforts Housing Short range (within next year)Decatur Lamoni Housing Rehab Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Leon Housing improvementscondemn derelicts Housing Short range (within next year)Decatur Leon New housing nuisance property clean up Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Decatur LeonRehab Housing (CDBG $) Add new housing Remove Dilapidated Housing Housing Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison Earlham Housing rehab funding Housing Short range (within next year)Madison Winterset Continue housing development efforts Housing Short range (within next year)Taylor New Market dangerious buildings Housing Short range (within next year)

Union AftonNew Housing and Clean Up Nuisance Properties Housing Short range (within next year)

Union Afton New Housing and Clean Up Nuisances Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Afton Housing and Nuisances Housing Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Union CrestonCottonwood HousingTear down 4 derelict houses Housing Short range (within next year)

Union Creston Affordable HousingCottonwood Housing Project Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Build more affordable multi-family homes Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Painting and Rehab of Homes Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Continue building multi-family home Housing Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Union Union County Development AssociationBuild and Construct new home on South Elm St - Creston Housing Short range (within next year)

Union Union County Development Association Recruit Developer of Cottonwood Sub-division Housing Short range (within next year)Union Union County Development Association Build amp Construct new home in Afton Housing Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

PRIORITY 4 - HOUSING New Development Rehabilitation Down Payment Programs and Site Development

APPENDIX 2

6

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Adair Clean up nuisance properties Communitiy Services Short range (within next year)Adair Adair Community Service Programs Community Services Short range (within next year)Adair Adair new grocery store Community Services Short range (within next year)Adair Adair apply for grants for a new siren Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Adair Community Service programs Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Bridgewater Nuisance Abatement Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Fontanelle Replace current fire truck Community Services Short range (within next year)Adair Fontanelle Improvements to City Hall Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Beaconsfield Reshaped drainage ditches near residences Community Services Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningContinue the building of a new Fire Station Building Community Services Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningStart budgeting process to replace and upgrade CIty buildings and equipment Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams CorningContinue budgeting for replacement of equipment and upgrade of buildings Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Adams Nodaway updating of city equipment Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke CountyRemodel office space for Mental Health Coordinator Community Services Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke County Replace equipment on scheduled basis Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke CountyConstruct additional space for county services and needs Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke CountyConstruct additional space for county servicesneeds Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpDevelop and Implement a plan for expanding broadband availability and usage Community Services Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpComplete the expansion of broadband availability and usage Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpDevelop and fund a plan for utility enhancements in rural Clarke County Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Build new city office complex Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Enhance utility services in rural Clarke County Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Clarke Osceola New City Website Community Services Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola New City Hall Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Decatur City Ditch Cleaning Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Decatur County Build new jail if bond issue passes Community Services Short range (within next year)

Decatur Decatur County Development CorpConnect elderly housing clinic hospital and school in Leon Community Services Short range (within next year)

Decatur Decatur County Development Corp New Jail Community Services Short range (within next year)Decatur Lamoni Public Safety Building Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Decatur Leon Band ShelterStorm Shelter Community Services Short range (within next year)Decatur Leon Fire Department upgrades Community Services Short range (within next year)Decatur Leon New Fire Station Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Decatur LeonPolice Fire Community Center amp Library Improvements Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison Bevington Park Community Services Short range (within next year)Madison Earlham City Hall improvements Community Services Short range (within next year)Madison East Peru Ditch work Community Services Short range (within next year)Madison Madison County Courthouse Repairs Community Services Short range (within next year)Madison Madison County Ambulance Garage Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Madison County Courthouse Repairs Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Madison County Courthouse Repairs Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Madison County Jail housesheriff office Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Winterset Repairs to Library building Community Services Short range (within next year)Madison Winterset Development new Police Dept headquarters Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Winterset Expand Fire Station Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Kellerton Community protection Community Services Short range (within next year)Ringgold Kellerton Grants SIPR amp museum Community Services Short range (within next year)Ringgold Kellerton Community Grants Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Kellerton Storm shelter Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Ringgold County Purchase one repeater tower Community Services Short range (within next year)Ringgold Ringgold County Purchase 3 additional repeater towers Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Taylor Blockton Freedom Rock Community Services Short range (within next year)Taylor Blockton Purchase new ambulance Community Services Short range (within next year)Taylor Blockton Cemetery Repair to stones and fence Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Taylor Blockton Storage Addition at COmmunity Hall Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Creston Arts amp Culture Community Services Short range (within next year)

Union CrestonFirePolice EquipmentDrug enforcementFix street lights Community Services Short range (within next year)

Union Creston Library move to Lincoln SchoolDepot Rehab Community Services Short range (within next year)

Union CrestonLibraryCommunity CenterDepotPolice technology Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Union CrestonExpand Firehouse amp Police Station amp Jail Updates Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Expand curb-side recycling Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Cromwell get light pole replaced Community Services Short range (within next year)Union Cromwell Have City wide clean-up day 2015 Community Services Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Shannon City Repairs to City Hall Community Services Short range (within next year)Union Union County Continue Remodeling amp Upgrading Courthouse Community Services Short range (within next year)Union Union County Upgrade County Vehicles and Equipment Community Services Short range (within next year)Union Union County Upgrade IT (computer systems) Community Services Short range (within next year)Union Union County LECSheriff Facilities (Storage) Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Union Union County Upgrade Computer System (IT) Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Union Union CountyUpgrading County Vehicles (Sheriff) and Equipment (Secondary Roads) Community Services Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

PRIORITY 5 - COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Facilities Community Protection Funding Resources amp Historical Protection

APPENDIX 2

7

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Adair New Park Equipment Recreation Short range (within next year)Adair Adair recreation options Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Adair recreational options Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adair Bridgewater Park restoration Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adams Adams Campground renovaations Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County Purchase skid loader for Conservation Dept Recreation Short range (within next year)Clarke Clarke County Refurbish Bandstand Recreation Short range (within next year)Clarke Clarke County Build campground at county park Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County build trail from city to county park Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpIdentify funding for Community Recreation Center Recreation Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Build new Community recreation Center Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Osceola Marina Rehab project Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Osceola Q Pond Trail System Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Decatur County Development Corp Trail connection Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Lamoni Bathhousestorm center Recreation Short range (within next year)Decatur Lamoni Aquatic Center Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Decatur Leon Restrooms for Park Recreation Short range (within next year)Decatur Leon Youth amp Adult Recreation Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison East Peru Parks Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison WintersetPlanning and construction of pedestrian and bicycle trails Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Madison WintersetDevelop new baseball and softball improvements Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Ringgold Delphos Play ground equipment Recreation Short range (within next year)Ringgold Kellerton City parks Recreation Short range (within next year)Ringgold Kellerton Park maintenance Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Taylor New Market gym center Recreation Short range (within next year)Taylor New Market recreation park Recreation Short range (within next year)Union Afton Splashpad in park and Afton Lake Project Recreation Short range (within next year)Union Creston DredgeRehab McKinley Lake Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce McKinley Park Project Recreation Short range (within next year)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Continue to expand walking trail Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Union Creston Chamber of Commercecontinue to expand walking trail in and around Creston Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Union Cromwell Look for grant money for swing set in park Recreation Short range (within next year)Union Cromwell look for grant money to replace trees in park Recreation Short range (within next year)Union Union County Expand Recreational Projects Recreation Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Union County Recreational Projects Recreation Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Union Union County Development Association Produce a Union County Trails Map Brochure Recreation Short range (within next year)

PRIORITY 6 - RECREATION Parks and Trails Development Regional Recreation Plans and Issues

APPENDIX 2

8

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Fontanelle Replace water main Water Resources Short range (within next year)Clarke Clarke County Seek funding for a lake used as a water source Water Resources Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke CountyObtain land for lake to be used as a water source Water Resources Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Construct lake for water source Water Resources Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpBegin acquisition of land for new water supply reservoir Water Resources Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Build the new water supply reservoir Water Resources Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Murray Repair water lines Water Resources Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola Water Reservior Water Resources Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Earlham Water Main Project (NW) Water Resources Short range (within next year)Madison Earlham Water main project Water Resources Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Earlham New Water Tower Water Resources Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison Earlham Water main project Water Resources Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison WintersetConstruct improvement of water supply (within the next year) Water Resources Short range (within next year)

Madison WintersetConstruction of new water supply (dam and spillway improvements) Water Resources Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Ringgold Kellerton Water distribution maintenance Water Resources Short range (within next year)Taylor New Market Water system Water Resources Short range (within next year)

PRIORITY 7 - WATER RESOURCES New Sources Rural Water and Expansion of Community Utility

APPENDIX 2

9

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Adair updates to sewer plant SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Adair Adair update sewer plant SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adams Adams County Lake sewer to town SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)

Adams Adams Countysewer from County Home (Country Haven) to town SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningContinue televising and upgrading sewer service lines SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningContinue to upgrade and service lines and pump stations SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams Corning Continue upgrading of service lines and of plant SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Install sewer upgrades SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Clarke Murray Repair sewer amp lagoon infiltration SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola Old Plant Force Main Sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola S Fillmore to Grade Lake Sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Clarke Osceola Wastewater Treatment Plant SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Decatur City Sewer Treatment Plant SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Decatur Decatur Countymake citizens aware of rural sewer management being up tp date SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)

Decatur LeonPlan amp Seek Funding for SewerWastewater Treatment Improvements SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison Bevington Larger sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Madison Earlham Sewer lining SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Madison Earlham Sewer lining (maybe completion) SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Earlham Storm sewer lining SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Madison Earlham storm sewer lining SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Madison WintersetConstruct improvements to Sewer Treatment plant SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)

Madison Winterset Continue sanitary sewer collection rehabilitation SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Ringgold Diagonal sewer upgrade and maintenance SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Taylor New Market drainage system SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Taylor New Market Lagoon system SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Union Afton Sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Union Afton Sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Afton Sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Union Creston Sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Short range (within next year)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Continue repairing the sewer SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Creston Chamber of Commerce Continue sewer upgrades SewerWastewater Treatment Systems Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

PRIORITY 8 - SEWERWASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Expansion New Collection Systems and Maintenance

APPENDIX 2

10

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Adair Local Plan Summary Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Adair Bridgewater Building demolition Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Adair Orient abandoned buildings Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningStart the development of a current comprehensive plan Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)

Adams CorningDevelop a Capital Improvement Plan as determined by Council Comprehensive Planning Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams Corning Annex additional land for housing development Comprehensive Planning Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Adams Nodaway Property Cleanup Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpImplement low hanging apples off Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Planning Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Decatur Decatur City Clean up Nuisance Properties Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Decatur Decatur County Purchase option for land adjoining county Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Decatur Decatur County Repair and restore exterior of courthouse Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Decatur Decatur County Identify amp identify own gravel pit for county Comprehensive Planning Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Decatur County Build new shop at county yard Comprehensive Planning Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Decatur Lamoni Complete Capital Improvement Plan Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Decatur Lamoni Revise 5 year plan Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Decatur Lamoni Develop the Industrial Park Comprehensive Planning Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Decatur Leon Update Zoning Comprehensive Planning Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Madison East Peru Capitol Improvements Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Madison Madison County Manage rural growth amp services Comprehensive Planning Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Beaconsfield abandoned structures ordinance Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)Ringgold Diagonal clean up of run down properties Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)

Union Creston Chamber of CommerceClean-up of Properties - both painting amp tearing down Comprehensive Planning Short range (within next year)

PRIORITY 9 - COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Comprehensive Plans Strategic Plans Capital Improvement Plans and Zoning amp Subdivision Ordinances

APPENDIX 2

11

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineClarke Clarke County Construct transfer station for local waste Solid Waste Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpImplement plan for handling Solid Waste in a responsible way Solid Waste Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development Corp Implement a re-cycling program for county Solid Waste Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Ringgold Kellerton Improve garbage pickup Solid Waste Short range (within next year)Union Creston Single-stream recycling Solid Waste Short range (within next year)Union Creston Curbsidesingle stream Recycling Solid Waste Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Adair Senior Center - Meal Site Elderly Short range (within next year)Adams Adams Community Economic Dev Corp assisted living Elderly Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpExpand services for the aging independent living meal site healthcare Elderly Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Decatur Decatur County Preserving elderly meal sites Elderly Short range (within next year)

Decatur Decatur County Development CorpConnect elderly housing and clinic in Lamoni to Graceland with sidewalks Elderly Short range (within next year)

Decatur Leon Elderly Programs Elderly Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Decatur LeonImprove Programs amp Facilities - Housing ParksActivities Elderly Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Ringgold Ringgold County Maintain viability of meal sites Elderly Short range (within next year)Union Union County Maintain County CARE Facility Elderly Medium Range (2-5 years from now)


Adams Corning

Work with the community to find jobs and activities for youth and involve them in the planning and development of activities Youth Short range (within next year)

Adams Corning

Work with Government Teacher to involve two students to attend and report on Council meetings and other issues taking place in the City Youth Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Adams Corning

Continue to involve youth in CIty Government and assist them along with business partners to provide jobs and activities for youth Youth Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Decatur Decatur County Development Corp Youth Leadership Youth Short range (within next year)Decatur Garden Grove Youth Activities Youth Short range (within next year)

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineClarke Clarke County Development Corp Expand health care services delivery options Rural Health Long Range (more than 5 years from now)

Ringgold RinggoldRetain medical services in light of changes in legislative policies Rural Health Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

County Entity Project Priority Category TimelineAdair Fontanelle Electric Line Replacement Energy Short range (within next year)

Clarke Clarke CountyReplace HVAC system in Court House and Law Enforcement Center Energy Medium Range (2-5 years from now)

Clarke Clarke County Development CorpIdentify service and utility enhancements for rural Clarke County Energy Short range (within next year)

Madison Macksburg Light on Flag and Flag Pole Energy Short range (within next year)Madison Macksburg Electric Update In City Park Energy Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Afton Electric Upgrades amp look into Wind Turbines Energy Short range (within next year)Union Afton Electric Upgrades Energy Medium Range (2-5 years from now)Union Afton Electric Energy Long Range (more than 5 years from now)Union Creston Increased energy options for infrastructure Energy Long Range (more than 5 years from now)


PRIORITY 12 - YOUTH Youth Programs Program Funding Facilities for Activities and DARE

PRIORITY 13 - RURAL HEALTH Recruitment New Clinics Retain Current Medical Services DrugAlcohol

PRIORITY 14 - ENERGY Conservation and New Sources

PRIORITY 15 - VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE Raw Product Processing New Crops amp Local Foods Development

PRIORITY 10 - SOLID WASTE Landfills Waste Management Recycling and Collection

PRIORITY 11 - ELDERLY Provide for the housing transportation community needs and health care of elderly persons and groups in Southern Iowa

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Reply (put 1 in column if they responded)Adair Proj Bd 1 2 3 4 6 8 7 5 36 1Adair Proj Bd 5 4 3 6 2 8 7 1 36 1Adams Proj Bd 5 8 7 1 6 2 4 33 1Clarke Proj Bd 0Decatur Proj Bd 1 2 6 7 8 4 5 3Decatur Proj Bd 4 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 36 1Madison Proj Bd 6 8 1 4 5 2 3 7 36 1Ringgold Proj Bd 5 2 3 8 4 6 7 1Ringgold Proj Bd 1 6 3 4 7 5 8 2 36 1Taylor Proj Bd 1 2 7 8 6 5 4 3Taylor Proj Bd 3 2 4 8 7 6 5 1 36 1Union Proj Bod 8 7 6 5 3 4 1 2Union Proj Bod 5 4 8 3 2 6 7 1 36 1ADAIR CO 0ADAMS CO 1 2 4 6 7 5 3 28 1CLARKE CO 8 7 6 1 5 4 3 2 36 1DECATUR CO 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 36 1MADISON CO 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 1 36 1RINGGOLD CO 4 5 7 6 2 8 3 1 36 1TAYLOR CO 0UNION CO 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1 36 1Adams Community Economic Dev Corp 1 6 7 2 8 3 4 5 36 1Bedford Area Development Center 0Clarke County Development Corp 1 3 7 2 8 4 6 5 36 1Creston Chamber of Commerce 1 2 5 7 6 8 4 3 36 1Decatur County Development Corp

1 7 4 5 6 8 2 3 36 1Greenfield ChamberMainStreet 0Lenox Area Chamber of Commerce

0Madison Co ChamberDevelopment Group 0Midwest Partnership 0Ringgold County Development amp Tourism 0Union County Development Association 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 1 36 1Adair 4 6 5 3 8 7 2 35 1Afton 6 1 8 3 2 7 5 4 36 1Arispe 0Beaconsfield 6 4 7 8 5 3 2 1 36 1Bedford 0Benton 0Bevington 2 3 1 4 10 1Blockton 5 3 4 2 8 6 7 1 36 1Bridgewater 1 6 3 4 7 2 5 8 36 1Carbon 1 5 2 7 3 4 6 8 36 1Clearfield 0Conway 0Corning 1 7 2 5 3 4 8 6 36 1Creston 1 3 7 4 5 6 8 2 36 1Cromwell 4 5 2 3 1 15 1Davis City 0Decatur City 2 4 6 5 1 3 7 8 36 1Delphos 2 1 3 1Diagonal 6 1 4 7 3 8 5 2 36 1Earlham 6 4 3 5 8 2 7 1 36 1East Peru 4 8 2 3 6 5 7 1 36 1Ellston 0Fontanelle 3 4 7 2 1 6 5 28 1Garden Grove 2 5 4 8 7 3 6 1 36 1Grand River 0Gravity 0Greenfield 0Kellerton 4 5 7 8 3 6 2 1 36 1Lamoni 1 5 4 7 2 8 6 3 36 1Lenox 1 3 4 2 8 6 7 5 36 1Leon 1 7 2 3 5 8 4 6 36 1LeRoy 0Lorimor 0Macksburg 6 3 4 2 5 7 8 1 36 1Maloy 2 3 4 1 10 1Mount Ayr 0Murray 4 3 5 1 7 8 28 1New Market 3 2 1 7 4 8 5 6 36 1Nodaway 4 5 6 7 8 1 3 2 36 1Orient 6 5 1 2 8 3 7 4 36 1Osceola 3 5 1 8 2 7 6 4 36 1Patterson 0Pleasanton 0Prescott 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 36 1Redding 0St Charles 0Shannon City 6 7 5 2 8 3 4 1 36 1Sharpsburg 0Stuart 0Thayer 0Tingley 0Truro 0Van Wert 0Weldon 0Winterset 3 7 6 1 4 8 2 5 36 1Woodburn 1 6 3 4 7 2 8 5 36 1

0Sum of Responses 138 165 172 100 116 66 178 34 112 209 46 134 28 127 102 118 1 1702 51Number of Responses 46 39 40 26 25 11 36 6 26 39 9 25 5 24 17 42 1Percent of Respondents 90 76 78 51 49 22 71 12 51 76 18 49 10 47 33 82 2

Average 30 42 43 38 46 60 49 57 43 54 51 54 56 53 60 28 10

Overall Score 33 55 55 75 95 278 70 482 84 70 290 109 571 112 180 34 510

Ranking 1 4 3 7 9 13 5 15 8 6 14 10 17 11 12 2 16

Rank Priorities Topic

1 Economic Development 1 Economic Development4 Housing 2 Transportation3 Local Planning amp Management 3 Local Planning amp Management7 Water Resources 4 Housing9 Comprehensive Planning 5 Community Services

13 Rural Health 6 Recreation5 Community Services 7 Water Resources

15 Value Added Agriculture 8 Sewer8 Sewer 9 Comprehensive Planning6 Recreation 10 Solid Waste

14 Energy 11 Elderly10 Solid Waste 12 Youth17 Social Services 13 Rural Health11 Elderly 14 Energy12 Youth 15 Value Added Agriculture2 Transportation 16 Other

16 Other 17 Social Services

City Name _________________ Name of Person(s) Completing Questionnaire____________________ Please rank your top eight priorities in order of importance Rank these priorities from 1 to 8 with 1 being the most important Please list each ranking only one time ndash for example list only one 1 one 2 etc Below each priority category are examples of projects that might fall under that particular category (If your City returned this information to SICOG last year the results are also attached Reviewing last yearrsquos priorities may help in this yearrsquos process)

SICOG ndash 2014 CITY PRIORITIES QUESTIONNAIRE

____ Economic Development ____ Sewer Retail Expansion Industrial New Collection Systems Job Creation and Retention Maintenance ____ Housing ____ Recreation New Development ParksCampgroundsTrails Rehabilitation PlaygroundsAquatic Centers Down Payment Programs Site Development (Infrastructure) ____ Energy Conservation ____ Local Planning amp Management New Sources Fiscal Grant Programs for Projects ____ Solid Waste Development Groups Landfills Tax Increment Financing (TIF) DNR Comprehensive Plans Urban Renewal Plans (URP) Waste Management

Geographic Information Services (GIS) Recycling Collection ____ Water Resources New Sources ____ Social Services Rural Water Network of Services Expansion of Community Utility Availability of Services ____ Comprehensive Planning ____ Elderly Comprehensive Plans Services Strategic and Capital Improvements Plans Assisted Living Zoning amp Subdivision Ordinances Congregate Meal Sites Transit ____ Rural Health Facilities for Activities Recruitment New Clinics ____ Youth Retain Current Medical Services Youth Programs DrugAlcohol Awareness Programs Program Funding Treatment Programs Facilities for Activities DARE ____ Community Services Community Facilities ____ Transportation Community Protection Highways Bridges and Roads Funding Resources Transit Historical Preservation Trails or BikePedestrian facilities Safety improvements ____ Value-added Agriculture Raw-product Processing Product Research amp Development New CropsLocal Foods Others

Short Medium amp Long-Range Projects 2014 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

City Name Date Person Completing the Report Title Phone E-Mail________________________ DIRECTIONS This should not be a ldquowish listrdquo This is an inventory of prioritized projects programs or policies that you actually believe your city is likely to undertake and the timeframe in which they will be implemented

1 Organize the projects programs and policies that your Council anticipates implementing over the next ten years (The attached Priorities Questionnaire may be a helpful tool in determining what types of projects programs and policies are anticipated)

Short-range -- Implemented within the next year Medium-range -- Implemented within two to five years from now Long-range -- Implemented five or more years from now

2 Prioritize Which short-term project should be completed first Second Third Determine the same for the medium and long-range projects

The purpose of this request is to develop a comprehensive inventory of projects from throughout the region When complete this inventory will help support local plans and projects and provide direction to SICOG on how to best serve your needs Briefly describe each project you have planned and identify the priority category that you believe it best falls under A list of priority categories from which to choose is shown at the bottom of this page Use the option ldquoI do not knowrdquo if uncertain under which priority category a project best falls If you submitted this information to SICOG last year your responses are enclosed to assist you SHORT-RANGE PROJECTS (within the next year) Select a Priority Category 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 MEDIUM-RANGE PROJECTS (two to five years from now) Select a Priority Category 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 LONG-RANGE PROJECTS (more than five years from now) Select a Priority Category 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8

Priority Categories

Economic Development Recreation Housing Energy Local Planning amp Management Solid Waste Water Resources Social Services Comprehensive Planning Elderly Rural Health Youth Community Services Transportation Value Added Agriculture Other Sewer I do not known

(Examples of projects that might fall under each Priority Category may be found on the SICOG ndash 2014 City Priorities Questionnaire)

SICOG 2014 CEDS - City SurveySICOG 2014 CEDS - City SurveySICOG 2014 CEDS - City SurveySICOG 2014 CEDS - City Survey

Welcome to the 2014 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Survey This simple survey format will allow you to input your Citys planned projects and priorities information for the coming year

Use the drop down menu below to select your City

Use the drop down menu below to select the county in which your City is located

Please rank the priorities listed below FOR YOUR CITY in order of importance Rank your top eight priorities from 1 to 8 with one being the most important and eight being the least important

What are your City priorities for 2014 (You may need to scroll down at the end of this

page in order to click on the NEXT button)

1 Welcome

2 City

3 2014 CITY Priorities

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Economic Development

Housing

Local Planning amp Management

Water Resources

Comprehensive Planning

Rural Health

Community Services

Value-shyadded Agriculture

Sewer

Recreation

Energy

Solid Waste

Social Services

Elderly

Youth

Transportation

Other

4 City Short-shyRange Projects

Page 2


List up to eight priority projects programs or policies that YOUR CITY desires to undertake or implement during 2014 Please list in order of priority with 1 being your highest priority (Use the tab key to advance to the next question)

Under which of the following categories does project 1 best fit If you are unsure select

the I do not know option (For a list of projects that typically might fall under each priority

category please see the SICOG ndash 2014 CITY PRIORITIES QUESTIONNAIRE that was sent

to your City)

Under which of the following categories does project 2 best fit



Continue listing the prioritized projects programs or policies that YOUR CITY desires to undertake or implement during 2014 (Use the tab key to advance to the next question)


List short range project 1




5 City Short-shyRange Project Goals Continued



Page 3

SICOG 2014 CEDS - City SurveySICOG 2014 CEDS - City SurveySICOG 2014 CEDS - City SurveySICOG 2014 CEDS - City SurveyUnder which of the following categories does project 6 best fit



List up to eight projects programs or policies that YOUR CITY desires to undertake or implement during the NEXT TWO TO FIVE YEARS Please list in order of priority with 1 being your highest priority (Use the tab key to advance to the next question)

Under which of the following categories does Project 1 best fit (If you are unsure select

the I do not know option)






6 City Medium-shyRange Project Projects

List medium range project 1




Page 4


Continue listing any projects programs or policies that YOUR CITY desires to undertake or implement during the NEXT TWO TO FIVE YEARS (Use the tab key to advance to the next question)





List up to eight projects programs or policies that YOUR CITY desires to undertake or implement FIVE YEARS FROM NOW AND BEYOND Please list in order of priority with 1 being your highest priority (Use the tab key to advance to the next question)

Under which of the following categories does project 1 best fit (If you are unsure select


7 City Medium-shyRange Project Goals Continued





8 City Long-shyRange Projects

List long range project 1

Page 5





Continue listing any projects programs or policies that YOUR CITY desires to undertake or implement in FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND (Use the tab key to advance to the next question)







9 City Long-shyRange Goals Continued





Page 6


Please rate the general condition of your citys infrastructure facilities and services

listed below (You may need to scroll down at the end of this page in order to click on the

NEXT button)

10 Community Snapshot

Exceptionally Good Condition

Above Average Condition

Average Condition Poor ConditionExceptionally Poor

Condition

NA or Not Available in the

City

Fire Department FACILITY

Fire Department EQUIPMENT

Public Safety (Police DepartmentDispatchJail)

Recreational Facilities (ParksPlaygroundsSports Fields)

City HallOffices

Library

Community Center

Sanitary Sewer System -shy Treatment FacilityLagoon

Sanitary Sewer System -shy Sewer Lines

Storm Sewers

Water System Source (Lake Well Regional Water Association)

Water System Storage (Water Towers)

Water System Distribution (Water Lines)

Maintenance of Streets Bridges amp Roads

Trails

Solid Waste Disposal (Landfills Transfer Stations)

Hospital

Healthcare Services (Doctors Dentists Pharmacies)

Page 7


Please provide contact information

If you have any questions about this survey or wish to discuss a project please contact SICOG Southern Iowa Council of Governments PO Box 102 101 E Montgomery Street Creston IA 50801 641-shy782-shy8491 nardysicogcom

Planning (Comprehensive Planning Zoning Capital Improvement Plan)

Housing Stock

11 Thank you

Name

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

12 Conclusion of Survey

A d a i r County

Laborshed Analysis A Study of Workforce Characteristics

Released July 2013

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APPENDIX 5

Industryof

Laborshedof

Employed

Employed

Wi l l ingtoChange

Employment

Unemployed

Manufacturing 152 3176 792 262 57Education 130 2716 818 278 00HealthcareampSocia l Services 127 2653 854 229 49WholesaleampRetai l Trade 123 2570 680 206 100Agricul tureForestryampMining 83 1734 958 130 42TransportationCommunicationampUti l i ties 72 1504 870 100 43Personal Services 62 1295 850 294 50Profess ional Services 62 1295 773 235 45Publ icAdminis trationampGovernment 62 1295 773 176 00FinanceInsuranceampReal Estate 58 1212 800 125 50Construction 55 1149 833 333 167ActiveMi l i taryDuty 07 146 EntertainmentampRecreation 07 146 Insufficientsurveydatarefused

Industrial Classicaon of the Employed

UnderemploymentThe underemployed are composed of individuals who are working fewer than 35 hours per week but desire more hours who are working at wages equal to or less than the naonal poverty level andor who are working in posions that do not meet their skill or educaon levels or worked for higher wages at previous employment

22 Inadequate hours (89 people) 22 Mismatch of skills (89 people) 20 Low income (81 people) 52 Total esmated underemployment (211 people) Individuals may be underemployed for more than one reason but are counted only once for total esmated underemployment

800

59 54 87

225

500

409

200

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Employment status is selfidened by the survey respondent The unemployment percentage above does not reect the unemployment rate published by the US

Bureau of Labor Stascs which applies a stricter denionTotal Potenal Labor Force 26115 (enre Laborshed Area)

Esmated Number of Individuals Very Likely or Somewhat Likely to Change or Accept Employment (5316)

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Quick Facts(Employed willing to change employment) 301 are working mulple jobs Currently working an average of 43 hours

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Survey respondents from the Adair County Laborshed area were asked to idenfy the industry in which they are currently working The largest concentraon of workers are employed in the manufacturing industry

Adair County Laborshed Area

Benets Currently OeredThe survey provides the respondents an opportunity to idenfy employment benets they currently are oered The chart at le provides the percentage of responses from those that are currently employed The top nine benets are shown

The majority (720) of respondents state they are currently sharing the cost of healthmedical insurance premiums with their employer However 213 percent indicate their employer pays the enre cost of insurance premiums

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Esmated wage range to aract the upper 66Y75 qualied hourly wage applicants is $815 to $963hr with a median of the lowest wage of $800

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Laborshed Studies A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers To determine the approximate boundaries of the Adams County Laborshed area local employers supplied the ZIP code listings of where each of their employees reside This Laborshed analysis addresses underemployment the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce current and desired occupations wages hours worked and distance willing to commute to work See contact information on back Employment Status

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Estimated Number of Individuals Very Likely or Somewhat Likely to Change or Accept Employment (6542)

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Underemployment

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week x Average age is 49 years old x 403 currently working within the

professional paraprofessional amp technical occupational category followed by 208 within the production construction amp material handling occupational category

x Most frequently identified job search sources x Internet

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x LocalRegional newspapers The Des Moines Register Omaha World Herald The Red Oak Express Adams County Free Press

x Local Iowa Workforce Development Centers

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The underemployed are composed of individuals who are working fewer than 35 hours per week but desire more hours who are working at wages equal to or less than the national poverty level andor who are working in positions that do not meet their skill or education levels or worked for higher wages at previous employment

x 35 Inadequate hours (193 people) x 32 Mismatch of skills (176 people) x 15 Low income (83 people) x 69 Total estimated underemployment (380 people) Individuals may be underemployed for more than one reason but are counted only once for total estimated underemployment

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Educa tion 180 5546 823 216 32 Healthcare amp Socia l Services 163 5022 836 217 55 Manufacturi ng 148 4560 824 333 39 Wholesale amp Retai l Tra de 102 3143 707 276 73 Publ ic Administra tion amp Government 81 2496 742 217 65 Agri cul ture 67 2064 950 158 Transportati on Communication amp Uti l i ties 60 1849 739 294 43 Finance Insurance amp Real Es tate 53 1633 750 133 50 Cons truction 49 1510 875 214 125 Pers ona l Services 46 1417 722 231 111 Profess ional Servi ces 35 1078 909 100 91 Enterta i nment amp Recreation 08 246 Active Mil i ta ry Duty 08 246 Insufficient survey datarefused

Survey respondents from the Adams County Laborshed area were asked to identify the industry in which they are currently working The largest concentration of workers are employed in the education industry

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Education and Median Wage Characteristics by Industry

Commuting Statistics The map at the left represents commuting patterns into Corning with the concentration per ZIP code represented in the legend

Those who are willing to changeaccept employment in the Adams County Laborshed area are willing to commute an average of 28 miles one way for employment opportunities

The survey provides the respondents an opportunity to identify employment benefits they currently are offered The chart at left provides the percentage of responses from those that are currently employed The top nine benefits are shown

The majority (706) of respondents state they are currently sharing the cost of healthmedical insurance premiums with their employer However 239 percent indicate their employer pays the entire cost of insurance premiums

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Agricul ture 650 100 250 $40000 $1300 Construction 500 125 125 $1750 Manufacturi ng 569 137 314 $50000 $1598 Transportation Communication amp Uti l i ties 783 87 347 $74000 $1250 Wholesa le amp Reta i l Tra de 634 98 146 $37500 $855 Finance Insurance amp Real Es ta te 600 50 450 $57500 $1050 Healthcare amp Socia l Servi ces 673 200 291 $64000 $1299 Pers ona l Services 556 167 223 $25000 $913 Enterta inment amp Recreation Profes s i ona l Services 909 273 637 $82000 $1363 Publ ic Admi nis tration amp Government 806 129 355 $52500 $1813 Education 839 113 677 $41750 $1090 This table includes all respondents without consideration of employment status or willingness to changeenter employment Insufficient survey datarefused

Unemployed Ͳ Those Willing to EnterReͲenter Employment x An estimated 268 unemployed individuals are willing to accept

employment x Average age is 45 years old x 680 are female 320 are male x Education

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x Estimated wage range to attract the upper 66Ͳ75 qualified hourly wage applicants is $1116 to $1230hr with a median of the lowest wage of $1000

x Willing to commute an average of 30 miles one way for the right opportunity

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x 520 expressed interest in working varied shifts (2nd 3rd amp split) x Would prefer to enter employment that offers the following benefits

x Healthmedical insuranceͲ 870 x Dental coverageͲ 435 x Pensionretirement optionsͲ 261 x Vision coverageͲ 174 x Life insuranceͲ 130 x Paid holidaysͲ 87 x Disability insuranceͲ 43 x FlextimeͲ 43 x Paid vacationͲ 43 x Prescription drug coverageͲ 43

x 700 indicated they are seeking employment offers where the employeremployee share the cost of medical insurance premiums


For more information regarding the Adams County Laborshed Analysis contact Beth Waddle

Adams Community Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) 710 Davis Ave

Corning IA 50841 Phone 641-322-5229

Fax 641-322-4387 Email acedcfrontiernetnet wwwadamscountyiowacom

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CLARKE COUNTY

LABORSHED ANALYSIS

Laborshed Studies A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers To determine the approximate boundaries of the Clarke County Laborshed area local employers supplied the ZIP code listings of where each of their employees reside This Laborshed analysis addresses underemployment the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce current and desired occupations wages hours worked and distance willing to commute to work See contact information on back

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Those who are willing to changeaccept employment in the Clarke County Laborshed area are willing to commute an average of 24 miles one way for employment opportunities





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Non Salary Wages (per hour)

Agricul ture 625 250 250 Construction 533 67 134 $2063 Manufacturing 512 163 186 $65000 $1400 Transportation Communication amp Uti l i ti es 515 121 121 $45000 $2000 Wholesa le amp Reta i l Trade 655 164 200 $65000 $1000 Finance Insurance amp Real Es tate 851 149 404 $56000 $1409 Healthcare amp Socia l Services 809 170 403 $60000 $1626 Pers ona l Services 526 105 158 $949 Enterta inment amp Recreation 600 200 $887 Profess ional Services 909 136 364 $52500 $1900 Publ ic Adminis tration amp Government 700 200 300 $61000 $2010 Education 978 89 844 $48000 $1018 This table includes all respondents without consideration of employment status or willingness to changeenter employment Insufficient survey datarefused


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For more information regarding the Clarke County Laborshed Analysis contact The Development Corporation of Clarke County Iowa

PO Box 426 Osceola IA 50213

Phone 641-342-2944 Fax 641-342-6353

Email infoclarkecountyiowacom wwwclarkecountyiowacom

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DECATUR COUNTY Laborshed Analysis

A Study in Workforce Characteristics

Laborshed Studies A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers To determine the approximate boundaries of the Decatur County Laborshed area local employers supplied the ZIP code listings of where each of their employees reside This Laborshed analysis addresses underemployment the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce current and desired occupations wages hours worked and distance willing to commute to work See contact information on back

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Quick Facts (Employed willing to change employment) 149 are working multiple jobs Currently working an average of 41 hours per

week Average age is 49 years old 313 currently working within the


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20 Inadequate hours (76 people) 44 Mismatch of skills (167 people) 22 Low income (84 people) 77 Total estimated underemployment (293 people) Individuals may be underemployed for more than one reason but are counted only once for total estimated underemployment


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Healthca re amp Socia l Services 173 2296 828 208 69 Education 173 2296 787 271 33 Wholes a le amp Reta i l Trade 122 1619 694 265 82 Publ ic Adminis tration amp Government 94 1248 788 231 30 Manufacturing 90 1195 625 480 125 Agricul ture 79 1049 846 227 38 Transporta tion Communication amp Uti l i ties 68 903 760 211 40 Pers onal Services 54 717 750 467 100 Fina nce Ins urance amp Rea l Esta te 50 664 778 500 111 Construction 47 624 813 77 125 Profes s iona l Servi ces 32 425 643 222 71 Enterta inment amp Recreation 18 239 714 600 Insufficient survey datarefused

Survey respondents from the Decatur County Laborshed area were asked to identify the industry in which they are currently working The largest concentration of workers are employed in the healthcare amp social services industry

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Area Shown Commuting Statistics The map at the left represents commuting patterns into Leon with the concentration per ZIP code represented in the legend

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Unemployed Those Willing to EnterReenter Employment An estimated 213 unemployed individuals are willing to accept employment Average age is 49 years old 636 are female 364 are male Education

500 have an education beyond high school 91 have an associate degree 45 are trade certified 45 have vocational training 136 have an undergraduate degree 45 have a postgraduateprofessional degree

Estimated wage range to attract the upper 6675 qualified hourly wage applicants is $1088 to $1158hr with a median of the lowest wage of $900 Willing to commute an average of 28 miles one way for the right opportunity 909 expressed interest in temporary and 818 in seasonal employment opportunities 636 expressed interest in working varied shifts (2nd 3rd amp split) Would prefer to enter employment that offers the following benefits

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722 indicated they are seeking employment offers where the employeremployee share the cost of medical insurance premiums


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Madison County Laborshed Analysis

Laborshed Studies A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers To determine the approximate boundaries of the Madison County Laborshed area local employers supplied the ZIP code listings of where each of their employees reside This Laborshed analysis addresses underemployment the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce current and desired occupations wages hours worked and distance willing to commute to work See contact information on back

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A˹W˹O˹I LABORSHED ANALYSIS

A Study in Workforce Characteristics Released November 2011

Laborshed Studies A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers To determine the approximate boundaries of the Ringgold County Laborshed area local employers supplied the ZIP code listings of where each of their employees reside This Laborshed analysis addresses underemployment the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce current and desired occupations wages hours worked and distance willing to commute to work See contact information on back

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Ringgold County Laborshed Area

Commuting Statistics

The map at the left represents commutingpatterns into Mount Ayr with theconcentration per ZIP code represented inthe legend

Those who are willing to changeacceptemployment in the Ringgold CountyLaborshed area are willing to commute anaverage of 25 miles one way foremployment opportunities

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x 588 have an education beyond high school x 59 are trade certified x 176 have an undergraduate degree x 118 have a postgraduateprofessional degree





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SOUTHWEST IOWA RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

For more information regarding the Ringgold County Laborshed Analysis contact Ringgold County Development

117 S Fillmore Mount Ayr Iowa 50854

PhoneFax 641-464-3704 Email ringgolddevelopmentgmailcom

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A Study of Workforce Characteristics Released November 2011

Laborshed Analysis

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Laborshed Studies A Laborshed is defined as the area or region from which an employment center draws its commuting workers To determine the approximate boundaries of the Bedford Laborshed area local employers supplied the ZIP code listings of where each of their employees reside This Laborshed analysis addresses underemployment the availability and willingness of current and prospective employees to change employment within the workforce current and desired occupations wages hours worked and distance willing to commute to work See contact information on back


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Appendix 6 - Page 1 of 1

Evaluation Survey of 2014 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

Document

This survey form has been added to the Draft CEDS document to give users an opportunity to make comments prior to the completion and adoption of the final CEDS document Your input will assist us in our annual evaluation of the program and of this document Thank you for your assistance Please return this Evaluation no later than March 24 2014 for feedback on the Draft CEDS Comments on the Final CEDS document may be made at any time and will be taken into consideration while conducting the CEDS process for the coming year 1 What is your position

______Chief Elected Official (Chairman Mayor or President) ______Governmental AdministratorManager ______Governmental Economic Development Staff ______Private Sector Economic Development ______Other Please specify ____________________________

2 Is this the first time you have reviewed a CEDS document

______Yes ______No 3 What data parts of the document do you find most useful

______Population ______Workforce ______Infrastructure ______Other ______Education ______Economy ______Natural Resources

4 How would you rate this document as providing information for economic development decisions ______Excellent ______Good ______Fair ______Poor

5 What would you recommend to improve this document

__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

6 Have you visited SICOGrsquos Website at wwwsicogcom

______Yes ______No

7 Have you contacted SICOG staff for economic development assistance in the last year ______Yes ______No

8 Would you like a SICOG staff person to contact you about economic development ______Yes ______No

If yes please indicate the person who should be contacted ______________________________ and phone number ____________________ Type of information requested ______________________

Please return this evaluation of the Draft CEDS by March 24 2014 Evaluation of the Final CEDS may be made at any time You may return the survey form by fax to (641) 782-8492 or by mail to Southern Iowa Council of Governments 101 E Montgomery St PO Box 102 Creston IA 50801-0102 E-mail comments may be directed to nardysicogcom Thank you for taking the time to help us improve our economic development services and the CEDS document

APPENDIX 6


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter(1(ndash(Executive(Summary(of(2014(CEDS((1Chapter(2(ndash(Introduction(to(the(CEDS((6

PurposeoftheComprehensiveEconomicDevelopmentStrategy6TheSICOGOrganization6MissionStatementofSouthernIowaCouncilofGovernments6GoalsandObjectives7SouthernIowaDevelopmentGroup7SICOGEDDServiceArea8

ExecutiveBoardandCEDSStrategyCommittee9BoardofDirectorsRoster9CEDSStrategyCommitteeRoster11EDDBoardMembershipRoster12CommunityandPrivateSectorParticipation14DraftCEDSReviewPeriod14

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Chapter(3(ndash(Overview(Background(amp(Economic(Conditions((16Background16

BriefEarlyHistory16GeographicLocationofSouthernIowaCouncilofGovernments16

EnvironmentandNaturalResources18Climate18ParksTrailsForestsandWildlifeRefuges18Water20

Rivers20WetlandsandRiparianAreas21FloodplainWatershedProjects22SoleSourceAquifers28CoastalBarrierResourceAct29

AgriculturalLands29AirQuality29SuperfundSites30ThreatenedorEndangeredSpecies30EnvironmentalJustice31

HistoricandArcheologicalResources32NativeAmericanTribes35

Transportation35TransportationPlanningEconomicDevelopmentCoordination36

Communications37Population37

RuralRegion37PopulationChanges38

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PercentPopulationChangeinCountiesfrom2000to201039Table3PercentPersons65YearsOldampOver39

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(8) Douglas NE - 25 (8)

Hardin - 15 (11)




(9) Marshall - 15 (11)


Story - 25 (8)

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Seward NE - 20 (9)

Monroe WI - 15 (8)

King WA - 20 (9)



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1 Polk - 681 (2) Polk - 124 (4) Polk - 1127


2 Guthrie - 218 (4)

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Marion - 37 (9)

Lucas - 63 (9)

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Warren - 35 (8)


Warren - 170 (4)

Nodaway Mo - 20 (7)


Webster - 20 (10)


(8) Douglas NE - 25 (8)

Hardin - 15 (11)




(9) Marshall - 15 (11)


Story - 25 (8)

Gentry MO - 15 (8)

Seward NE - 20 (9)

Monroe WI - 15 (8)

King WA - 20 (9)



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1 Polk - 681 (2) Polk - 124 (4) Polk - 1127


2 Guthrie - 218 (4)

Montgomery - 49 (6)




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4 Cass - 135 (6) Story - 38 (8) Story - 80


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5 Story - 59 (8)

Marion - 37 (9)

Lucas - 63 (9)

Wayne - 81 (7)

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Guthrie - 35 (9)

3 Audubon - 55 (6)



25 (10)


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Worth MO - 20 (8)

Worth MO - 20 (7)



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15 (9) Montgomery - 10 (10)

Polk - 25 (10)

Audrain MO - 15 (7)

Nodaway MO - 15 (9)

Sarpy NE - 10 (10)




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35 (6) Montgomery - 76 (10)


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Warren - 170 (4)

Nodaway Mo - 20 (7)


Webster - 20 (10)


(8) Douglas NE - 25 (8)

Hardin - 15 (11)




(9) Marshall - 15 (11)


Story - 25 (8)

Gentry MO - 15 (8)

Seward NE - 20 (9)

Monroe WI - 15 (8)

King WA - 20 (9)



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1 Polk - 681 (2) Polk - 124 (4) Polk - 1127


2 Guthrie - 218 (4)

Montgomery - 49 (6)




(5) Dallas - 132 (5)


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4 Cass - 135 (6) Story - 38 (8) Story - 80


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5 Story - 59 (8)

Marion - 37 (9)

Lucas - 63 (9)

Wayne - 81 (7)

Marion - 70 (6)






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Guthrie - 35 (9)

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Worth MO - 20 (8)

Worth MO - 20 (7)



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15 (9) Montgomery - 10 (10)

Polk - 25 (10)

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