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Lucas County Development Corporation is the economic development organization serving Lucas County, Iowa. Funded by the county and the City of Chariton, its members are volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life and the economic climate in the community.

Who We Are

2020-2021 Board of Directors

President: Karen Wilker
Vice President: Mariah Pierschbacher
Secretary: Hillary Masters
Treasurer: Ray Meyer


Directors: Donise Altenhofen, Ray Thurlby, Denny Bisgard, Shawn Garton, Matt Beenblossom, Tony Kaska, Karen Howell, Larry Achenbach, Lori Johnson and Tim McGee

Executive Director: Christopher Watkins

Our Community

 Lucas County is located in the beautiful Historic Hills region of southern Iowa, Lucas County offers a progressive, supportive business environment and a quality of life that encourages people to put down roots in our communities. Whether you’re expanding, relocating or starting a new business, the advantages we offer will make Lucas County the place you’ll want to call home.

With a population of 7,800 and an estimated potential workforce of 121,000, you can find what you need to thrive here. Chariton, the county seat and largest city, has a population of about 4,400 and is located 25 minutes east of Interstate 35, crisscrossed by major state and U.S. highways, and less than an hour's drive south of the Des Moines International Airport.  Our location makes us a prime choice for your business.

Geographic location is only one of Lucas County’s advantages. Here you can enjoy easy access to everything to larger city has to offer while taking advantage of the space and beauty of southern Iowa. 


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