Northeast Iowa RC&D is excited to announce that the ...



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Contact: Jared Nielsen at (563) 864-7112 or jared.nielsen@

Northeast Iowa RC&D Names Jared Nielsen as Scenic Byway Project Coordinator

Jared Nielsen Brings Marketing Experience and Passion for the Outdoors to Northeast Iowa RC&D

Postville, IA – October 12, 2010 – Northeast Iowa RC&D is excited to announce that Jared Nielsen has been named Scenic Byway Project Coordinator. Jared Nielsen has been selected to coordinate a regional initiative, which will help the RC&D provide assistance to Northeast Iowa's Scenic Byway Boards and develop the capacity of the River Bluffs Scenic Byway and the Driftless Area Scenic Byway.

Jared received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a minor in Communication Studies from Luther College. For the past year and a half, Jared worked as a Campaign Coordinator for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Minnesota Chapter where he marketed and coordinated multiple fundraising events in an effort to raise funds for cancer cures. Prior to working for LLS, Jared’s work experiences include INNOVA Marketing, Parachute Design and Clarity Coverdale Fury. The opportunity to utilize his experiences to coordinate Northeast Iowa’s Scenic Byways Project has Jared eager to begin. “I am excited for the opportunity to align my marketing skills and passion for the outdoors with the mission of Northeast Iowa RC&D,” said Jared.

Jared will be working with the RC&D and Northeast Iowa's Scenic Byway Boards in an effort to showcase Iowa’s natural beauty, history and culture found along the River Bluffs Scenic Byway and the Driftless Area Scenic Byway. In addition to promoting the scenic byways to local, regional and national travelers, Jared will be working with partners to develop a corridor management plan to ensure the qualities of the scenic byways are maintained.

For additional information about the Northeast Iowa Scenic Byways Project or the RC&D, visit or call (563) 864-7112.

About Northeast Iowa RC&D

Northeast Iowa RC&D Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with community members and leaders to develop great ideas, build partnerships, find funding and make dreams come true. Their mission: To accelerate the development, conservation, and wise use of human, financial, and natural resources in order to improve the standard of living and quality of life in Allamakee, Buchanan, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties in Northeast Iowa. This bottom up approach gives you the power to improve your life and your community.

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