Lucas County Economic Development

06/19/2026

The key to success is to keep thriving through and conquer those doubts. You got this!

06/18/2026

🩺A huge THANK YOU to everyone that attended our Healthcare Mobile Job Fair yesterday in Chariton. Healthcare is a very rewarding career full of endless opportunities.

🌟Thank you Chariton Specialty Care, Elara Caring, Homestead, Lucas County Health Center, Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Works for your representation.

🩺If you were unable to attend our event yesterday, there is still time. Below are openings at all four healthcare establishments, use the link provided to apply.

06/17/2026

Going on right now. We are hosting a fantastic opportunity in Lucas County. Come to the Healthcare Job Fair in Chariton located at Chariton Specialty Care 1214 N. 7th Street Chariton, Ia from 1 to 3pm Today!
Representatives from Chariton Specialty Care, Elara Caring, Homestead and Lucas County Health Center.

06/17/2026

Today's the day! Come join Lucas County Economic Development as we help you apply onsite and start your healthcare career.

Looking for a career change? Join our Lucas County Healthcare employers June 17, 2026. Apply onsite and start your career in the Healthcare field.

06/16/2026

🌟At Lucas County Economic Development Weekly Spotlight we are proud to promote The Soda Pop Saloon.

🤠🎶 Looking for a fun Saturday night the whole family can enjoy? Come on out to the Soda Pop Saloon!

Step back in time and enjoy a unique Western-themed atmosphere filled with soda pop memorabilia, great food, live music, and dancing. Celebrating our 23rd season with over 630 nights of musical entertainment, there's something for everyone!

🎵 Live entertainment by the Diamond Trio featuring Cindy Reyes, Terry Bartlett, and Chad Glover, plus a special guest performer each night.

📅 Open every Saturday night • April through October
🍽 Dinner: 6:30 PM – 9:15 PM
🎶 Live Music: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

💲 Admission: • Adults: $8 • Students (13–18): $4 • Children 12 & Under: FREE

✅ Non-alcoholic venue
✅ Family-friendly
✅ Newly air-conditioned
✅ Dancing and live entertainment

Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Reservations are requested for parties of 10 or more.

Gather your family and friends and make plans for a memorable Saturday night at the Soda Pop Saloon! 🤠🎶💃🕺

📍Located at 25281 US Highway 34 in Chariton, Iowa. Call 641-774-8225 for more details.

06/14/2026

Life gets busy, everyone has something going on in their lives others don't know about. Just be a good person, be kind, be that MAGNET!

06/08/2026

Looking for a career change? Join our Lucas County Healthcare employers June 17, 2026. Apply onsite and start your career in the Healthcare field.

06/08/2026

🌟At Lucas County Economic Development Weekly Spotlight we are proud to promote the Panda Buffet.

📍Located at 123 E. Grace Ave in Chariton, Iowa, this local buffet offers a variety of Chinese favorites along with a selection of American dishes and a salad bar.

🈳The Panda Buffet restaurant is known for serving hot, fresh food in a clean and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both locals and travelers.

㊗️Popular items include:
Honey shrimp
Sweet and sour fish
Crab rangoons
Lo mein dishes and other Chinese classics.

☎️Call 641-774-8117 to place your order.

🗓️Hours of operation Sunday through Friday 11am-8pm. Closed Saturday's.

⌨️Free wifi

06/05/2026

Do it for your family.
Do it for your community.
Do it for our future generations.
Do it for yourself.
Just DO IT!

06/01/2026

🌟At Lucas County Economic Development Weekly Spotlight we are proud to promote the Vredenburg-Chariton Family Aquatic Center.

🏫Schools out for the summer what a better place to be than at the pool! 🏊

🌞On hot days you can cool down in so many areas of the pool. From the Splash Pad to the Aquatic Center you and your whole family can be entertained in this beautiful area.

🎟️Admission is $4 per person.

🧒🧑Children under the age of three are free with a paid adult admission.

Pool passes available-
👱Single $75

🧑‍🦱🧔🧑🧒👶Family $150 for 5 immediate family members, $10 for every additional member.
Punch pass - prices vary.

🩳🩱Like and Follow the Vredenburg - Chariton Family Aquatic Center page for updates or for questions call 641-774-2380.

🌞⛱️Have a fun and safe summer! ⛱️ 🌞