About Engage Keo
We are a volunteer organization that seeks to support the Keosauqua community with it's mission to educate, inspire and create.
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Mission
To support the community of Keosauqua, achieve economic and population growth through cultural and entrepreneurial amenities, concepts, and catalytic projects through maximum community engagement.
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Vision
Engage Keosauqua accomplishes meaningful community growth that makes Keosauqua the premier southeast Iowa destination to live, work and play.
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Core Values
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Sustainable Growth
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Leadership Development and Empowerment
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Collaboration
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Community Engagement
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Entrepreneurship
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Arts Culture
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Aesthetic Nature of our Geography
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Community Institutions
Recent Projects & Events
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Rolling on the River
summer concert series
Fall Festival
rural housing readiness assessment
grant writing assistance - twombly museum & 2nd story housing
Pillars of the community
Members of Engage Keosauqua are a dedicated group of champions committed to empowered and engaged leadership for their community through their volunteer service. They recognize that in order to foster a thriving and solution-oriented community that remains appealing and resilient, we must adopt a forward-thinking approach, addressing both present-day challenges in Keosauqua and anticipating the needs of future generations. Furthermore, they are prepared to adapt and evolve in response to the ever-changing dynamics of our world.
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We are committed to the following:
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Building a solid vision, organizational foundation and planning basis for conducting business,
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Retaining and expanding existing businesses and attracting new businesses, small and large,
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Developing solutions for housing development and rehabilitation,
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Conducting promotions, celebrating special/seasonal events, and encouraging tourism, and
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Implementing beautification and design improvements throughout the community
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2023 Engage Keosauqua, Inc. Board of Directors
President
Joy Padget: Hotel Manning, Keosauqua Rotary
Vice President
Melissa Mahon: Keosauqua Mayor, Bloomfield Anesthesia, Pure Vida IV Therapy
Secretary
Carroll Michalek: Artist, Van Buren County Trails Association, Inc.
Treasurer
Brian Bartholomew: Hill Phoenix
Kim Steele-Blair: Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing Studio and Natural Farm, Pathfinders RC&D Board
Rick Michalek: Oldfield Aero Services, Keosauqua Airport, Hotel Manning Preservation Group
Lynn Manning: Van Buren County Arts Council, Van Buren County Trails Association, Inc.
Chris McEntee: Van Buren County Hospital, Keosauqua Light and Power Board, Hotel Manning Preservation Board
Susan Wasko: Wasko Hardware, Keosauqua Rotary
Tom Allen: Keosauqua Lions Club, Van Buren Community Players, Villages Folk School
Jeanette Goehring: Jeanette’s Floral and Decor
Tim Blair: Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing Studio and Natural Farm, Hotel Manning Preservation Group Board
Ashley Moyer: Van Buren County Hospital and Clinics, Empower Rural Iowa
Kelly Hagge: Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Julie Chapius: Van Buren County High School, Keosauqua Lumber
Amber Stump: Libertyville Savings Bank, Hotel Manning Preservation Group Board, Fairfield Habitat for Humanity
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Drew Johnson: Libertyville Savings Bank