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.
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.
Calhoun County Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC) has recently received two grant awards which support their 2024-26 CCEDC Strategic Plan – Collaborating for the Future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remember “The Little Engine That Could”? This classic children’s story that reflects the values of optimism, hard work and perseverance has come to life in Lohrville, where volunteers are nearing their goal of installing a train-themed spray pad in the city park.
