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The latest economic development news for Calhoun County.

From Neighbor to Entrepreneur: Steps to Start a Business Locally

Starting a business in your own community is one of the most exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) things you can do. Whether you’re dreaming of opening a cozy café, launching a local service, or even diving into tech, there’s real potential to build something that matters. But success isn’t just about having a great idea—it’s about knowing how to use the resources around you, making smart decisions, and actually connecting with the people you want to serve. If you do it right, your business won’t just grow—it’ll become a real part of the community.

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Calhoun County Launches Leadership Development Program: Applications Now Open

Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is proud to announce the launch of Leadership Calhoun, a new leadership development program designed to cultivate and connect emerging and established leaders in the region.

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Hildreth Company Receives Small Business Honor

Senator Joni Ernst Presents Award to Third-Generation Company in Calhoun County

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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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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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