Don't Miss these Upcoming Events:
Lee County EDG Annual Meeting
Thursday, August 22nd from 11:00 - 12:30
Meyers Courtyard, Keokuk
With keynote speaker Governor Kim Reynolds.
Get an update on Lee County EDG's progress, plus hear from the governor about the state's initiatives and how they affect Lee County.
Lee County Bridges Out of Poverty Class
Anyone wanting to register for classes or to volunteer may email Shayla Blackburn at sblackburn@younghouse.org, or call 319-371-7465. We will need: name, phone number, and email or physical address.
Class participants are chosen via an interview and class size is limited.
Electrical Endorsement and Mechanical Endorsement Tracks Available
Students interested in registering should talk to their school councilor! Class starts August 26th
Are you a community leader or business wanting to be involved? Click here or contact Dana Millard at dmillard@leecountyedg.com
Lee County, Iowa industries produce a variety of products that are used locally and throughout the world. Cryotech Deicing Technology is an example of one of these industries that recently produced new anti-icing fluid for aircraft, runway, and commercial deicing.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds announced at the Future Ready Iowa Conference in Des Moines the six schools selected to each receive $50,000 grants through the Computer Science is Elementary project, including Richardson Elementary in Fort Madison.
The school district stated, "FMCSD recognizes the importance of providing our students with STEM Education as it is becoming increasingly relevant to workplace readiness." Pictured is Rachella Dravis, Technology instructor, Kim Harmon Director of curriculum & student services, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Adrian McKay Richardson Elementary Principal. "We are excited to further our engagement in work-based learning and providing opportunities for students."
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Lee County schools had the opportunity to get new equipment to prepare their students for future careers thanks to Climax Molybdenum.
Central Lee Ag Instructor Tom Boeck stated, “We’re grateful that they thought of us and it will make a big impact on the students.” All three Lee County public schools were invited to look at the equipment Climax was hoping to donate and choose what would best fit their programs.
“We are pleased to support our local schools and provide equipment that helps prepare students for the 21st century workplace,” said Javier Guevara, General Manager-Fort Madison. Central Lee received the CAT Track loader and John Deere 970 tractor pictured above along with other smaller equipment while Keokuk Community Schools received a portable welder.
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Students from across the region attended the SE Iowa's Career Exploration Day. Lee County EDG partnered with the Greater Burlington Partnership and Southeastern Community College to have 1,032 fifth and eighth grade students, 160 of them from Lee County, explore 6 career paths.
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