The purpose of our trip today was to highlight the new Agriculture and Renewable Energy Center at Ellsworth Community College.
When people think about I-JOBS, they usually think roads and bridges. But they need to also think about improvements to our quality of life, which is what is happening in Iowa Falls.
The new center here at Ellsworth will not only help educate students in todays agriculture, it will serve as an incubator for new renewable industries in our state.
And thanks to funds from the I-JOBS Community Attractions and Tourism program, we are helping Ellsworth put the final touches on their new Equine Center too. This center is nearly complete, and soon it will be hosting rodeos, exhibitions, and other events. It's will be drawing people from all across the midwest right here to Iowa Falls. These people will be spending money in the local restaurants, shops, and hotels, which will help grow the economy and put Iowans back to work.
These are the type of projects I-JOBS was designed to create, and I am glad that we are helping make it a reality.
We took a tour of the complete center. It is a really impressive facility, and will be a great addition to the Ellsworth Campus and Iowa Falls community.
Well, we are slowly heading south. The sun is out, and the wind is up, causing snow to blow across the road. Its the perfect combination for slick driving, so we are taking it slow. Just remember, we only have 26 days until the start of Spring.
Until next time,
Patty
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