About

Connecting businesses and communities with resources for success.

Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation provides assistance to existing businesses and industries, prospective businesses and industries, 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.

Board of Directors

CCEDC is governed by a board of directors representing various communities and businesses in Calhoun County.

Keaton Hildreth – President, representing Calhoun County Electric Cooperative Association
Brandon Lynch– Vice President, representing MidAmerican Energy Company
Ann Gemberling – Secretary, representing Lohrville
Linda Schmitt – Treasurer, representing Lohrville
Carl Legore – representing Calhoun County Board of Supervisors
Tyler Holm – representing Lake City
Paul Kail – representing Farnhamville
Pat Moore – representing Jolley/Twin Lakes
Adam Ramthun – representing Manson
Lonnie Nimke - representing Manson
Kelly Smidt – representing Rockwell City
Cindy Loots - representing Pomeroy

CCEDC Executive Director: Theresa Hildreth

Meet CCEDC’s Executive Director, Theresa Hildreth

Theresa Hildreth became Executive Director for Calhoun County Economic Development Corp. in June of 2023. Before joining CCEDC, Hildreth worked in business marketing, healthcare marketing, county government, state government, coaching, community development and special event execution. In addition, she has served as a clerk in the Iowa Senate during the past nine legislative sessions.

Hildreth grew up in O’Brien County, Iowa, on a farm outside of Gaza. After graduating from Sutherland High School, she later continued her education as a non-traditional student at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, where she earned an associate degree in mass communications. She and her husband, Tom, a Calhoun County native, have lived and worked in Calhoun County since 1987. The Hildreth family owns and operates a 68-year small business in Rockwell City. Hildreth and her husband have four children and 12 grandchildren.