Ringgold County Development Corporation
It is RCDC’s mission to strengthen the economic well-being of Ringgold County through a commitment to business and industrial recruitment and retention; fostering a teleworking community that encourages professional growth and success; promoting recreation and tourism; and collaborating with local, regional, and state governments, as well as with our local schools and other area resources.
OUR PURPOSE
RCDC provides economic vitality throughout the county, focusing on key priorities supported by county-wide business and industry, educational and financial institutions, healthcare organizations, member investors and government partners. We strive to meet these needs by providing skilled workforce initiatives that support diverse job opportunities and increasing capital investment and growth of county-wide valuation—by focusing our efforts on talent development and workforce needs, housing development and rehabilitation, business recruitment, retention and expansion, small business and entrepreneurial development, downtown redevelopment, transportation, advanced fiber and technological infrastructure development, renewable and sustainable practices and programs, tourism and people attraction, mentoring and leadership development and engagement, and overall improved quality of life for all citizens in Ringgold County and our Southwest Iowa region.
Partners
- Ringgold County Board of Supervisors
- Town of Mount Ayr
- ISU Extension-Ringgold County
RCDC Investors
Achiever, $5,000+
- Robert Burrell
Innovator, $3,500-$4,999
Investor, $2,000-$3,499
- City State Bank
Developer, $500-$1,999
- Glendenning Motor Company
- Greater Regional Medical Center
- Mount Ayr Inn
- Page County State Bank
- James and Donna Pedersen
- Regan Main
- Southwest Iowa Rideta Electric Cooperative
- Turner & Associates, Katie Turner
- Morgan Waldeier, Timmins, Jacobsen and Strawhacker LLP
Community Partner, $25-$499
- Abstract and Tile Co.
- Clearview Home and Estates
- Justin R. Cole
- Dick and Donna Elliott
- Farm Bureau Financial Services-Julie Davison
- Steve Fetty
- Jodie Geist
- Holmes Cattle Company
- Ron and Martha Landphair
- Lefty’s Club Tavern
- Nickell Services
- Curt Pierschbacher – Auctioneering Services
- Ringgold Insurance Services
- Ringgold Outdoor Alliance
- Werner Family Angus
Board
- Regan Main, President
- Dick Elliott, Vice-President
- Tracy Barnes, Treasurer
- Paul Glendenning, Secretary
- Justin Akers
- Kim Greenland
- Kelly Main
- Jim Pedersen
- Sandy Pierschbacher
- Cody Shay
- Brent Wise
Membership
Ringgold County Development Corporation was established in 1960. At that time the membership fee was $5, which has continued over time. Please contact the Development Director to purchase a membership and help grow Ringgold County.
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting for Ringgold County Development Corporation is the second Wednesday of September.
Contact Us
Ms. Jodie Geist, Executive Director
Ringgold County Development Corporation
117 S. Fillmore Street
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
641-464-3704
[email protected]
Website: ringgolddevelopment.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ringgoldco/