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Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) provides assistance to existing business and industry, prospective business and industry, entrepreneurs, local chamber/development organizations, city offices, and non-profit organizations in Calhoun County.

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Beat the Winter Blues with TWINterfest

    Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean we can’t play outside here in Calhoun County. If you think there’s nothing exciting to do here in the winter, you haven’t been to TWINterfest at Twin Lakes, which offers everything from thrilling ice oval races (with motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs) to relaxing snow yoga (“snowga”) to the polar plunge, where you can literally jump in the lake!

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posted Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Shining Bright: J&J Candles Offers Array of Popular Products

Walking into the J&J Candles shop south of Manson is a total sensory experience, from the vibrant rows of colorful candles on the display shelves to the enticing aromas near the work area where new candles take shape. Overseeing it all is Janis Miller, the self-proclaimed “Crazy Candle Lady.” 

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posted Thursday, December 15, 2022

Pomeroy Park Honors Veterans in a Big Way

While it might seem like a simple memorial, there are powerful stories in the stones in the Pomeroy Veteran’s Park. This remarkable tribute proves how a small Calhoun County town can achieve big things.

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posted Friday, November 11, 2022

Calhoun County Business Park

Calhoun County is home to the first rural business park located directly on four-lane U.S. Highway 20. Calhoun County Business Park is located in a Federally-designated Opportunity Zone and is locally designated as an urban renewal area, offering potential financial incentives for development.

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About Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation

Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) provides assistance to existing business and industry, prospective business and industry, entrepreneurs, local chamber/development organizations, city offices, and non-profit organizations in Calhoun County. CCEDC has also formed a close working relationship with neighboring counties and many area organizations within the region to enhance the development potential of Northwest Iowa and can serve as a local link for most local, state and federal assistance programs.

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