KCED Committees

KCED Committees

Marketing

To build a stronger bond between retailers and business associations and work cooperatively to improve retail trade in Keokuk County. To organize and implement various events and projects to increase KCED’s membership and financial stability and improve its public image.

Committee Members:

  1. Darian Graff
  2. Margie Goehring
  3. Jorie Altenhofen
  4. Hunter Bruns
  5. Holly Ellis

Keokuk County Childcare Network

Committee Members:

  1. Gary Iosbaker
  2. Jorie Altenhofen
  3. Kevin Hatfield

Ladies Night Out

This annual event started on the Sigourney Square to stimulate local commerce. Includes tote bags for the first 100 guests, punch cards, door prizes and grand prizes.

Committee Members:

  1. Holly Ellis

Industry

To manage and market all KCED properties and other commercial/industrial sites in Keouk County. Work to retain all areas’ employment base by proactive interaction with larger employers.

Committee Members:

  1. Jeff Graff
  2. Gary Iosbaker

Farmers Market

Held every Wednesday from June through September to promote local produce, hand-made and home-made goods.

Committee Members:

  1. Sandy Klopp
  2. Darian Graff
  3. Holly Ellis

Sigourney Car Show

The annual Car Show on Sigourney Square brings hundreds to Keokuk County.

Committee Members:

  1. Darian Graff
  2. Jeff Graff
  3. Lucas Meier
  4. Holly Ellis

Grants and Finance/ Community Betterment

Identify funding sources to aid in developing and expanding existing businesses, marketing, advertising to attract new businesses and residents, and fun community projects. To facilitate initiatives that will enhance Keokuk County services, facilities, and overall appearance to improve the quality of life, attract new business and business expansions, and retain and attract new people to the area.

Committee Members:

  1. Gary Iosbaker
  2. Lucas Meier
  3. Kristin Woods
  4. Jason Jack
  5. Hunter Bruns
  6. Jorie Altenhofen
  7. Amanda Kelly
  8. Holly Ellis

KCED $10,000 Raffle

KCED’s largest fundraising event, happens the second Friday of November. Purchase tickets and enjoy dinner, drinks, door prizes, the $10,000 raffle, and a dance to follow.

Committee Members:

  1. Lucas Meier
  2. Hunter Bruns
  3. Kristin Woods
  4. Darian Graff
  5. Holly Ellis