Some of the headlines you can read about this month include:

• Rising Star: Michelle Barness
• UERPC Employee Spotlight Jennifer Engelhardt
• 5-2-1-0 Summit
• Upcoming IowaWorks Decorah Workshops
• Final opportunity to participate in regional transportation survey
• Funds Available for First Time Homebuyers in Postville
• Fayette Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
• UERPC offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Nov. 22nd and 23rd.

UERPC currently has two jobs openings available

Full time WIOA Career Advisor position (s).  

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Human Services field, Social Work, Education or related field.  Previous experience in case management& knowledge of the local workforce preferred.   Upper Explorerland is an EEO/EEP employer.  Please submit resume and cover letter to:  Rachelle Howe, Executive Director 325 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101 or email to rhowe@uerpc.org

Full time Housing Department Head position. 

Experience in a related housing program, governmental administration, human resources management, supervision of employees, public administration understanding, and purchasing is preferred.  Upper Explorerland is an EEO/EEP employer.  Please submit resume and cover letter to:  Rachelle Howe, Executive Director 325 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101 or email to rhowe@uerpc.org

Here are some of the headlines you can read about this month include:

• Final Community Visioning Meeting for All-In Plan
• The UERPC offices will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12th
• October proclaimed Healthiest State Month
• Nature Explore Northeast Iowa Project
• Staff Retreat Held
• Upcoming IowaWorks Decorah Workshops
• Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th - Remember to Vote!
• Iowa DOT features Cresco in new video

Allamakee County is partnering with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) to develop a new comprehensive plan for the County. Dubbed All In Allamakee, or the "All-In Plan" for short, the plan will consider a host of issues and topics that affect quality of life in the County, ranging from public infrastructure and housing to parks and transportation.

There are three upcoming community workshops for the All-In Plan that will be held in Postville, Lansing, and Waukon. At these workshops, attendees will help create a countywide vision for Allamakee County’s future through interactive community visioning activities. All residents of Allamakee County, as well as those who visit or work in the county, are invited and encouraged to attend

All workshops begin at 5:00 p.m. and will last about an hour and a half. There will be a brief presentation at the start followed by interactive activities. Members of the public are free to come and go at any time during the meeting, even if they miss the beginning. Light refreshments will be provided. The schedule for the three community meetings is below.

     • Postville: Tuesday, October 9th at UERPC offices, 134 West Greene Street
     • Lansing: Wednesday, October 10th at the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center, 1944 Columbus Road
     • Waukon: Thursday, October 25th at the Senior Center at Waukon Wellness Center, 1220 3rd Avenue NW

Additionally, all residents of Allamakee County and those who visit or work in the county are invited and encouraged to give feedback on a broad array of issues by completing an online survey and a quick questionnaire. Visit the web addresses below to take the survey and answer the brief questionnaire.

Community Survey: www.tinyurl.com/yd69ng8w

Quick Questionnaire: www.tinyurl.com/ydebs423

Twitter and Instagram users are invited to tweet and share photos of everything they love about Allamakee County by using #allinallamakee. Those who participate may have their tweet or photo featured in the final plan document.

Those interested in being notified of updates and events related to the All-In Plan, as well as those interested in being part of one of the focus groups may contact Aaron Detter at adetter@uerpc.org or 563-382-6171.