Blog & News | Calhoun County Economic Development (CCEDC)

Secretary Naig Presents 2025 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Sparky’s One Stop and Pro Cooperative

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2025 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Al’s Corner Oil, which operates Sparky’s One Stop in Calhoun County.

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2024 Annual Report: Grow With Us

The Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) Board of Directors is excited to deliver an informative report of our 2024 activities and provide an insight into our organizational purpose.

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7 Reasons to Live in Calhoun County

From the great outdoors to a variety of education and health care options to affordability, here are seven key reasons our residents call Calhoun County home.

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Grant Award to Calhoun County Economic Development

Calhoun County Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC) has recently received two grant awards which support their 2024-26 CCEDC Strategic Plan – Collaborating for the Future.

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Blueprints for Success: Expanding Your Green Building Ventures

The world is increasingly focused on sustainability, and joining the green building game is a wise business move.

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Gorilla on the Golf Course!

Gorilla on the Golf Course! Calhoun County Artwork Finds a New Home at Twin Lakes Golf Club

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Feenstra Talks Ag, Economic Development in Manson

When Representative Randy Feenstra wanted to get the scoop on Calhoun County constituents’ concerns, he dropped by Double D’s Ice Cream Co. in downtown Manson one mid-afternoon in August.

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Governor Visits Calhoun County

The 99-county tour is historically standard in Iowa. Those seeking political office often make the tour during an election year, but for Governor Kim Reynolds the 99-county tour has happened each year for her since before holding the office as Governor.

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Double D's Ice Cream Co. comes to Manson

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!

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Navigating the Unknown: Key Insights for Overcoming Fear and Thriving as a New Business Owner

Entrepreneurship - strategies to empower aspiring business owners.

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Grassley Talks Rural Economic Development in Calhoun County

Senator Grassley’s stop in Manson, Calhoun County, was county number 57 in 2024, with 42 more Iowa counties to visit before he starts the tour over once again.

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The Nook Shake and Energy Bar Fills a Niche in Lake City

Want some peach/cherry Feel Good Juice, packed with protein and collagen? How about a Strawberry Fusion Mega Tea, a Chocolate Brownie Batter nutrition shake, or iced coffee? The Nook Shake and Energy Bar in downtown Lake City serves up a huge variety of energy-boosting beverages each weekday for customers of all ages and tastes.

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10 Free/Low-Cost Things to Do in Calhoun County

As the weather warms up, this is prime time to explore more of Calhoun County. If you’d like to enjoy some hidden gems without breaking the bank, here are some fun experiences you can enjoy around Calhoun County, all at low or no cost.

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Raccoon River Coffeehouse Brews Excitement in Lake City

If the bold flavor of macchiato and fresh-baked caramel rolls or banana bars sound like a great way to start the day, get your fix at the new Raccoon River Coffeehouse in Lake City.

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Young Couple’s Hometown Hardware Store Helps Manson Thrive

When Madison Samuelson was growing up in Manson, she always enjoyed spending time downtown at Swanson Hardware, which her grandparents owned and operated. After earning her degree at Iowa State University, Samuelson planned to move on and become an elementary school teacher, but everything changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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