Allamakee County

Allamakee County

Allamakee County is tucked away in the extreme Northeast corner of Iowa.  Discover Allamakee County up close at the newly constructed Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center just south of Lansing. Continue your scenic adventure to Effigy Mounds National Monument (80,000+ visitors/year), Yellow River State Forest (9,000 acres), Driftless Area Scenic Byway (voted #1 most scenic in the state), and Great River Road (36.2 miles of amazing)! History and nature blend into beautiful parks and recreation in Allamakee County. A four-season paradise, sports enthusiasts will love the beautiful canoeing along the Upper Iowa, Yellow and Mississippi Rivers. Several trout streams are well stocked with popular game fish. Horseback riding, hiking and camping round out the warm weather months. Autumn months bring about hunting seasons for popular game such as turkey, pheasant, partridge and deer. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling are winter sports made for this area. The drive through the area is scenic whatever season you visit.

Towns include Harpers Ferry, Lansing, New Albin, Postville, Waterville, and Waukon.

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Allamakee County Economic Development

Allamakee County Economic Development is a nonprofit, county-wide economic development corporation focused on expanding the economic growth of the county. Its primary emphasis is to enhance existing economic development efforts in Allamakee County through retention and expansion of existing business and industry, tourism marketing and coordination, housing need assessment and development, and the recruitment of new business and industry by providing assistance and referrals. Allamakee County Economic Development is available to help with educational sessions, marketing efforts, grant writing, financial research and development assistance.

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Allamakee County Economic Development

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Draft Allamakee Comp Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

Posted: Wed, November 25, 2020

The draft 2020 Allamakee County comprehensive plan, All in Allamakee, is now available for public review and comment. To view the draft document in PDF form, and for instructions on submitting comments, please click on the following link.

http://www.uerpc.org/public-comment.html

Comments may be submitted through the comment form on that page or directly to the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors.

The Allamakee County Supervisors will hear public comments and consider adoption of the plan at upcoming meetings on Monday, November 30th and Monday, December 7th. Meetings start at 9:30 a.m and can be attended in-person or virtually. For contact information and information on upcoming Board of Supervisor meetings, please visit https://www.allamakee.us/supervisors.

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The UERPC November 2020 Newsletter is Here!

Posted: Mon, November 16, 2020

The UERPC November 2020 Newsletter is here! https://uerpc.org/newsletters.html 

Highlights include:

  • Northeast Iowa Collaboration Recognized Nationally for Environmental Education
  • NICC Virtual Training Opportunities
  • Meet the Iowa Safe Routes Partnership Team!
  • UERPC is Open
  • NOTICE:  UERPC offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • Employee Spotlight:  Michelle Barness
  • UERPC Hosting Virtual Legislative Event on December 10th
  • IEDA Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program Virtual Application Workshop
  • Iowa Workforce Development Information
  • November 5-2-1-0 Feature:  Serve Screen-free Connections During This Holiday Season

 

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The UERPC October 2020 Newsletter is Here!

Posted: Mon, October 19, 2020

The UERPC October 2020 Newsletter is here! https://mailchi.mp/f96982376c0a/uerpc-august-2020-newsletter-3317734

Highlights include:

  • Happy "Walk"tober from UERPC!
  • Iowa Workforce Development Information
  • Food Hub Helps Farmers, Pantry Clients During Market Closure
  • REMINDER:  UERPC is Open
  • NOTICE:  UERPC offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day
  • Employee Spotlight:  Valerie Reinke
  • Make Your Voice Heard--Vote!
  • Safe at Work Information and Business Helpline
  • October 5-2-1-0 Feature:  It's Healthiest State Month!

 

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The UERPC September 2020 Newsletter is here!

Posted: Mon, September 21, 2020

The UERPC September 2020 Newsletter is here! https://mailchi.mp/c345401f2d53/uerpc-september-2020-newsletter-3294762 

Highlights include:

  • EDA Award Allows UERPC to Add New Monies to Current RLF
  • UERPC Receives Community Facilities TAT Grant
  • Limited In-person Services Now Offered by IowaWORKS
  • Dedicated Maynard Walking School Bus Volunteer Featured in Oelwein Daily Register
  • Employee Spotlight:  Karen Cooper
  • UERPC Announces New Housing Department Head
  • Lost Wage Assistance Now Available
  • Virtual Live Business Summit 2020:  Culture of Service, the Zappos Story
  • Walk to School Day is October 7th
  • Family Business Forum to Launch Breakfast Series
  • UERPC Featured as Iowa Safe Routes to School Guest Blogger
  • September 5-2-1-0 Feature:  Try Healty Back-to-school Snacks

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