The Cedar County Historical Society and Museum grounds
Meeting scheduled for Oct. 29, local leaders and general public invited to attend
TIPTON, Iowa (Oct. 15, 2024)–Kirkwood Community College will hold the first meeting of the institution’s Cedar County Leadership Council on Oct. 29, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Cedar County Historical Society and Museum in Tipton. Kirkwood President Kristie Fisher, college officials, local community leaders and members of the general public are all expected to be in attendance.
The goal of the County Leadership Council is to bring key stakeholders together for a discussion about how Kirkwood’s impactful resources are utilized in their community. The topics discussed will relate to the college’s work throughout Cedar County including workforce development, current trends, college statistics, common areas of interest, new opportunities and economic impact among others. In addition, college leaders would like to hear from attendees about how Kirkwood can help address the pressing education, training and workforce needs of Cedar County.
To Kirkwood Regional Center Director and Cedar County native Jon Weih, the meeting will be an incredible learning opportunity for both attendees and college officials.
“I grew up in Cedar County and still have family here,” said Weih. “Kirkwood Community College has roots in Cedar County and has for many years. We don’t want to take that relationship for granted and want to ensure that we are serving and hearing from local residents about how we can become even better. We invite the public to join us at the County Leadership Council meeting to learn more about Kirkwood’s educational and economic contributions, as well as our partnerships with local schools, businesses, and organizations that create valuable opportunities for the region. We’re looking forward to hearing fresh ideas and input from both council members and the broader community as we work together to meet the evolving needs of Cedar County.”
The college plans to hold two County Leadership Council meetings per year in the fall and spring.
For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Jon Weih at 319-887-3947 or jon.weih@kirkwood.edu.
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What: Kirkwood Community College Cedar County Leadership Council Meeting
Where: Cedar County Historical Society and Museum, located at 1094 IA-38 in Tipton
When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 4-5:30 p.m.
Who can attend: The meeting is open to the public
RSVP: Jon Weih at 319-887-3947 or jon.weih@kirkwood.edu