Lee County, Iowa:
A Practical, Collaborative Partner.

Lee County, Iowa: Connected for Growth. Built for What's Next.

Lee County Economic Development Group works to strengthen the future of Lee County by connecting people, business, and quality of life.

Anchored by Fort Madison and Keokuk along the Mississippi River, LCEDG partners with employers, communities, educators, utilities, local governments, and state and regional organizations to support sustainable growth across the county. Our work is rooted in the region's strengths in advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, food processing, chemical processing, industrial production, and logistics, while also advancing the workforce, housing, leadership, and community development efforts needed to support long-term economic vitality.

Through our Connect Lee County strategy, we focus on three core priorities:

People

We build leadership capacity, strengthen workforce partnerships, support talent development, and help connect the next generation to opportunities in Lee County.

Business

We retain and expand existing employers, attract new investment, support site readiness, and help businesses remain competitive and positioned for growth.

Quality of Life

We advance initiatives that make Lee County a stronger place to live, work, and invest, including housing, childcare, community vitality, placemaking, and other priorities that support sustainable growth.

Across all areas of our work, LCEDG serves as a connector, advocate, and catalyst, helping partners move priority projects forward and build a stronger, more connected Lee County.