"Welcome to Jones County, IA. Thank you for visiting our economic development website. We are excited with what is happening here and encourage you to be part of it!!"
(Click Here for Marty's Full PDF Letter)

- Marty Kelzer (JCEDC Executive Director)

Jones County Economic Development

2008 Laborshed Analysis Report!

2008LaborshedAnalysisReport.pdf
The Jones County Economic Development Commission has announced and posted the 2008 Laborshed Analysis Report. Click on the link above to read it for yourself.

Careers Initiative Press Release

PressRelease-Careers.pdf
The Jones County Economic Development Commission in partnership with Jones County business and industry has established a careers feature on the Jones County Economic Development website.

New Hospital Facility for Jones County

JCEDCNewHospital.pdf
Private, state-of-the-art emergency rooms. Modern inpatient rooms with private bathrooms. A large operating area to accommodate more outpatient surgeries. Spacious areas for outpatient services, including imaging, specialty clinics and rehabilitation. A designated helipad for the landing of the helicopter air ambulance. And the newest service, dialysis. All delivered with the convenient, professional care by our staff that treats you like family.

New Six-Million-Dollar Kirkwood Facility Planned for Monticello!

KirkwoodRegionalEdCenterApproved.pdf
What began as a groundbreaking concept in education partnership will soon move to a literal ground-breaking moment on the edge of Monticello. The Kirkwood Community College Board of Trustees voted September 25 to approve the sale of bonds to finance the Jones Regional Education Center.

Standard and Poor's Praises Iowa's stability

In September, Standard and Poor's, the world's foremost credit analyst, gave Iowa their highest rating, "AAA." Standard and Poor's praised Iowa's stability, as well as the Legislature's efforts to diversify the economy and our commitment to the state's "rainy day fund." We're one of only 11 states to achieve this best-possible rating, so it's a real vote of confidence in our bipartisan efforts.

Why Jones County?

Jones County is located in the heart of Eastern Iowa and central to major U.S. markets. We are within five hours of Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Madison and Omaha with easy access to the crossroads of America, Interstates 80 and 35. From a shipping perspective, it makes sense to do business in Iowa; but you will also find our people well-educated and friendly, our business environment strong and a quality of life that makes others want to call Iowa their home.

The Jones County Economic Development Commission is here to assist in growing your business and ready to locate new business in our shovel-ready parks and available buildings.