The Diagonal Community Development Corporation

08/02/2026

🏆 Watch the South Central Iowa Showdown LIVE at Boyer's Bar! 🏆

Can't make it to the Showdown? Join us at Boyer's Bar as we stream the action live on the big screen: introductions start at 4:30 and breeding stock kicks off the show at 5:30.

Come cheer on the best of the best from area county fairs while enjoying cold drinks and great company. 🍻🐑🐖🐄

A special shout-out to our Diagonal ladies representing today:
🐑 Ava – Breeding Ewe
🐑 Kerigann – Market Lamb
🐖 Cadance – Breeding Gilt

08/01/2026

Lots going on in our community these days so we are going to start a community calendar…check it out often as we will be adding events as we are notified.

If you have a community event you would like to add, please comment below or message us!

08/01/2026

It is tiiiiiime! We are getting VERY excited for the upcoming Labor Day and supporting the Lions Club in their annual event that will be bigger than ever this year!

Follow their page below to stay up on all the updates and activities!

OMG it’s August 1st. Keep an eye on this page for updates and notifications for events for Labor Day! I will try to add information about all our events happening on Labor Day!
1st out the gate is our ticket sales. We will continue with duck ticket sales of $5 each for a chance to win cash prizes.
We are also giving away a new Polaris Ranger again. Only 500 tickets sold and $50/ticket

Hit up any Diagonal Lions member for tickets!

07/25/2026

Hey Ringgold Countians...do us a favor and check out the survey that Ringgold County Development is conducting...we would love it if you could take a few minutes to fill it out!

THANKS!

Help Shape the Future of Business in Ringgold County

Your input helps us better understand the needs of our local business community and guides future programs, resources, and economic development efforts.

Whether you currently own a business, have owned one in the past, or are thinking about starting one, we'd love to hear from you.

Take a few minutes to complete our Business Retention & Expansion Survey and help us build an even stronger Ringgold County.

Survey closes August 1, 2026. Every response counts! https://forms.gle/QsiVyH7DQn2QWibg6

07/22/2026

🚨Tonight in Diagonal🚨

Grab your favorite person and head to The Honey Hole for Besties Night!

While you're there, treat yourself to some incredible BBQ from West Texas Smoke Food Truck. They'll be serving up authentic smoked meats and delicious sides all evening.

Whether you're stopping by to shop, spend time with friends, or just grab a great meal, we'd love to see you out supporting local businesses and enjoying a fun evening in our community.

See you tonight!

07/09/2026

There are not enough thank yous to go around for everyone’s help and attendance making this morning’s event a success. Here are a few pictures from the day!

07/08/2026

We have an update for the event in Diagonal tomorrow…thank you for everyone who has been sharing and planning to attend!

In addition to Congressman Zach Nunn, Mayor Lester Elliott, and DCDC representatives Zach Gunsolley the line up has expanded:

Sean McMaster, Federal Highway Administration Head from Washington DC
Scott Marler, Director of Iowa DOT
Devon Wood, state representative
Tom Shipley, state senator

This will start at 10 am sharp so please come join us!

Send a message to learn more

07/07/2026

📣ATTENTION 📣

Congressman Zach Nunn will be at the Freedom Rock in Diagonal, this Thursday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m. to present the Ringgold County Supervisors with a $2M grant award to repair P33 from Diagonal to Highway 2.

The public is invited to attend.

Please share so we can continue to get the word out!

Send a message to learn more

05/19/2026

Don't forget to make plans to attend the Diagonal Iowa Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Day Breakfast at the Fire Station.

05/18/2026

Hey, hey, hey...we have been working on a project for a while we can now share as installation is happening!

Check out the new directional signs next time you are headed through town, they are a work-in-progress but we are so excited at the first look!

A huge thanks to the team who has helped bring these to life: Gary & Darla Sobotka, the folks at Diagonal Building Products (Gina Warren, Blake Butler and Halle White), Danielle Newton and Claire Grace.