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IDEC Will Provide Free ‘Downtown’ Presentation Thursday

3 days ago in Local

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Des Moines, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Economic Development has a division aimed at helping small towns revitalize themselves. Planner Jim Engle has visited multiple communities in the corridor and will hold a free seminar Thursday night in Sioux Rapids.

Engle is working directly with cities participating in the “Hometown Pride” program – Albert City, Alta, Aurelia, Lake Park, Lakeside, Marathon, Royal, Sioux Rapids, and Storm Lake – but says anyone from any city is welcome.

Thursday’s presentation is at 6 Thursday night at the Sioux Rapids American Legion.

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