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The LCEDG invites you to explore our featured new stories that highlight how local employers, educational partners, and workforce initiatives are advancing investment, jobs, and community vitality across Lee County. Discover real-world examples of projects moving from concept to impact, learn about partnership opportunities, and see how strategic initiatives are strengthening the region’s economic foundation. The stories below allow you to follow our progress in the county. Read the latest updates on site development, workforce partnerships, and infrastructure investments designed to attract investment, support local employers, and improve quality of life.
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Lee County Earns 'A' Rating as BDO Zone, Positioning Region for Bio-Based Manufacturing InvestmentLEE COUNTY, IOWA (August 28, 2026) – Lee County has received an 'A' rating through the Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone Initiative, an independent assessment of the region's feedstock availability, supply chain and infrastructure readiness for bio-based...
FORT MADISON, Iowa (July 29, 2026) — Lee County Economic Development Group, the Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce came together Wednesday evening to recognize the inaugural Lee County 30 Under 30 class, celebrating 30 young professionals who are already making a meaningful...
LEE COUNTY, Iowa (August 2026) – Community members recently attended one of three public presentations highlighting the findings and recommendations from the completed Lee County Housing Study.The presentations provided an overview of current housing conditions, identified needs throughout the county, and strategies to support future residential development and community growth...
Southeast Iowa workforce collaboration grows
Aug 19 2026A regional workforce collaboration is expanding into Henry County through a new partnership between the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber Alliance (MPACC), Greater Burlington Partnership (GBP), and Lee County Economic Development Group (LCEDG).As of July 15, the Regional Workforce Team — led by GBP Regional Director of Workforce Innovation Teli Van...
WRAP program receiving funds from KACF
Aug 19 2026LCEDG is preparing to launch a pilot of the Workforce Resource Assistance Program (WRAP) in Lee County. Thanks to startup funding from the Keokuk Area Community Foundation and the North Lee Foundation, LCEDG is hiring a WRAP Specialist to work directly with participating employers and employees. The WRAP Specialist will...
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Lee County Fiber Project Given a Silver Award for Innovative Financing by the International Economic Development CouncilPublished Wednesday, September 11, 2024September 9th Montrose, IA – Lee County Economic Development Group received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Lee County EDG was...
LCEDG Achieves Milestone Accreditation
May 2 2024Published Thursday, May 2, 2024The Lee County Economic Development Group has been recognized as 1 of 77 economic development organizations that are recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). Dennis Fraise and Emily Benjamin accepted the accreditation plaque on Monday, February 5,...