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 The Lucas County Economic Development Corporation is proud to be the economic development organization serving Lucas County, Iowa. Funded by the county and the City of C​hariton, its members are volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life and the economic climate in the community.
​Our mission is to foster and encourage economic development activities that will attract, develop, improve, & retain various industries & businesses, along with the focus on strengthening our community to provide a sustainable future for the citizens of Lucas County.
 Lucas County is situated in the Historic Hills region of Southern Iowa. The county offers a dynamic & supportive business environment with a high quality of life that encourages people to settle down in our communities. Whether you’re expanding, relocating, or starting a new business, Lucas County's advantages will make it the ideal place for you to call home! With a population of approximately 8,700 and an estimated potential workforce of 121,000, you can find all the resources you need to thrive here in Lucas County. Chariton, the county seat and largest city, has a population of around 4,200 and is located 25 minutes east of Interstate 35. Lucas County is a prime location for your business, being crisscrossed by state and U.S. highways and less than an hour's drive from the Des Moines International Airport. With its geographic location, easy access to everything a larger city has to offer, & the spacious beauty of Southern Iowa, Lucas County offers multiple advantages for businesses to thrive.

Board of Directors


President -- Hilary Masters
Vice President -- Denny Bisgard
Secretary -- Karen Howell
Treasurer -- Brian Sims
Executive Director -- Donise Altenhofen
Directors -- Mariah Pierschbacher,  Shawn Garton,  Matt Beenblossom,  Tony Kaska, 
​Brad Baker,  Lisa Junkman, Cathy Reece, Jarrett McGee and Tim McGee
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Last updated - March 10, 2025
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Interpretation and Definitions


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Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.

Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us", or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Lucas County Economic Development Corporation, PO Box 803, Chariton, IA 50049

Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or tablet.

Service refers to the Website

Terms and Conditions means these terms and conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service. This Terms and Conditions agreement has been created with the help of the Free Terms and Conditions Generator.

Website refers to Lucas County Economic Development Corporation - www.lucascountyiowa.com/contact.html

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service as applicable.

Acknowledgement

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using this Service, You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any of these terms You may not access this Service.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact us by email at [email protected]

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