Boone County Economic Growth Corporation

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

We're excited to celebrate AgCertain's groundbreaking for its new Wastewater Treatment & Water Reuse Facility in Boone. This project reflects the company's continued growth and investment in innovation, sustainability, and the future of our region. Congratulations to the AgCertain team on this important milestone!

06/01/2026

Today we’re proud to highlight Vision Bank as a valued partner in the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation. Their strong commitment to trusted financial services, community banking, and supporting local growth helps make Boone County a better place to live and work.
Thank you for your continued support!

05/31/2026

Communication is key to every relationship. Community development success is no different. Grateful for these partners that strive to get together monthly to discuss all things Boone!
The coffee and vibe at Blissful Brew Coffee & Shop was wonderful too.

Another successful Meeting for the Build a Better Boone Initiative ✨ Grateful to be working with Boone County Economic Growth Corporation, Downtown Boone, and City of Boone, Iowa to revamp this initiative 💕

Looking forward to working together to grow Boone County 💪🏼

05/29/2026

Hear from the Executive Director of Boone County Economic Growth Corporation, Brenda Dryer, as she reflects on continued economic momentum in Boone County!

She shares, “Boone County’s unemployment rate continues to trend downward, showing that our public and private investments in economic development are making an impact.”

We invite the community to join Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham on June 1st at 3:00 PM as we celebrate another exciting milestone investment with AgCertain and the groundbreaking of their state-of-the-art wastewater pre-treatment facility!

05/27/2026

More great Boone EDGE student success stories. Thank you BCEGC investor Ford for supporting this awesome program of the Boone Community School District

05/27/2026

Today we received an update on the 2026 unemployment rate for the month of April, and we are pleased to share that we have improved our numbers by 0.7% since last year. This is a huge accomplishment for the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation and the City of Boone!

05/27/2026

Today we’re proud to highlight U.S. Bank as a valued partner in the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation. Their strong commitment to financial services, community investment, and supporting local businesses helps strengthen communities and drive economic growth.

Thank you for your continued support!

05/26/2026

The Highway 30 Career Job Fair will be in Ogden on May 28 from 11 AM–1 PM at the Leonard Good Community Public Library, connecting local employers, job seekers, and workforce resources from across central Iowa. Stop by to explore career opportunities, meet hiring teams, and learn about support services available through Iowa Workforce Development.

05/22/2026

A new aerial look at the Daisy Brand project in Boone shows major progress as the 1 million-square-foot facility continues to rise. The $1.2 billion investment represents one of the largest economic development projects in Iowa and a transformational opportunity for Boone and the surrounding region. Photos courtesy of Gray Beard Drones LLC.