Warren County Leadership Institute

10/12/2026

Please help us spread the word to support Carlisle during this hard time! You can purchase Carlisle Bounce Back Bucks at the Carlisle Football Game this Friday, or at Peoples Bank in Carlisle from 9am-12pm this Saturday!

If you're a Carlisle business wanting to participate in this program, message WCEDC on Facebook!

Sales dates announced for Carlisle Bounce Back Bucks!

Carlisle, it's time to come together and support our local businesses! Following the recent water emergency, the Carlisle Business Recovery Taskforce is launching Carlisle Bounce Back Bucks, a special program designed to bring dollars back into the businesses that were impacted.

Here's how it works:
- Spend $25 get TWO $25 certificates ($50 Value)
- Spend $50 get FOUR $25 certificates ($100 Value)
- Spend $100 get EIGHT certificates ($200 Value)

That's DOUBLE the spending power to shop, dine, and support local!

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO BUY BOUNCE BACK BUCKS:
- Carlisle Football Game this Friday, October 16th (While supplies last)
- Carlisle Peoples Bank from 9am-12pm this Saturday, October 17th (While supplies last)

Bounce Back Bucks must be spent between October 16-31st at participating Carlisle Businesses. (List coming soon!)

If you're a Carlisle Business wanting to participate, please let us know by messaging WCEDC on Facebook or emailing Rachel.

Every dollar spent locally makes a difference. This is our opportunity to rally around the businesses that make Carlisle special and help them bounce back from a challenging time.

Please share and help us spread the word!

Carlisle Iowa Chamber of Commerce
Heart of Carlisle Hometown Pride formerly Carlisle 4th of July Committee
Warren County Hometown Pride
City of Carlisle, Iowa
Carlisle Iowa Mayor
Carlisle Community
Carlisle Community Group
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
Warren County Leadership Institute
Greater Carlisle Community Foundation

10/07/2026

Applications are now open for Warren County Leadership Institute's 2027 Class! Are you ready to grow your leadership skills, make meaningful connections, and learn more about the community you call home?

WCLI brings together emerging and established leaders from across Warren County for an experience focused on leadership development, community connection, and making an impact right here in Warren County.

If you're ready to get involved, build relationships, and see Warren County from a whole new perspective, we'd love to have you!

Apply today!!

07/23/2026

Please join us in wishing hearty congratulations to WCLI Alum & Board Member Sgt. Ron Downing for his upcoming retirement after 32 years serving the Norwalk Police Department! 🎉

Sergeant Ron Downing is retiring!

Please join us as we celebrate Sergeant Downing's contributions to the Norwalk Police Department during his 32 years of service.

A retirement reception will be held at the Norwalk Police Department on Friday, July 31st from 4:00-6:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

*For more information, questions, comments, or feedback regarding the following post, please contact the Police Department via email: [email protected]

05/27/2026

Quick reality check... No one ever plans on needing a helping hand. But the truth is, life can change in an instant, and any of us could find ourselves just one unexpected tragedy away from needing a safety net.
That’s exactly why we are building the Compassion Fund through Project Purpose—so our neighbors have somewhere to turn in the future when they least expect it.

We are in the final stretch of our campaign, and we need your help to beat the Facebook algorithm today!

Here is how you can help in under 30 seconds:
🔄 Share, Like, & Comment: We need to get this post shared over 100 times this week. Spreading the word is completely free, but it makes all the difference!

📱 Venmo a Gift: If you can chip in to help us reach our goal, Venmo is open!

⚠️ Must-Do: Please include the memo "2026 WCLI Class Project" on your transfer so it hits the right fund.

Let's flood our community with support this week. Thank you for sharing and giving! 🙌❤️

05/26/2026

We are down to the final days, and we have a quick favor to ask that costs absolutely nothing: help us break the Facebook algorithm! If we can get over 100 shares on this post this week, we can get this vital resource in front of our entire community. A simple like, comment, or share takes two seconds, but the impact is massive.

Life is unpredictable. The hard truth is that any of us could find ourselves just one unexpected crisis or tragedy away from needing emergency help. By supporting the Compassion Fund today, we are making sure a safety net exists for local families when life takes a sudden turn.

How to lock arms with us today:
The Free Way: Hit like, leave a comment, and SHARE this post right now to help us beat the algorithm!

The Giving Way: If you are able to donate via Venmo, please remember to include the memo "2026 WCLI Class Project" so it counts toward our goal.

Let’s show what this community can do when we pull together. Thank you for helping us protect our neighbors! ❤️

05/23/2026

Let’s Finish Strong!

We are down to the wire, and we need your help to break the Facebook algorithm! If we can get 100 likes, comments, and shares on this post this week, we will blow our goal out of the water. It costs absolutely nothing to share, but it makes a massive difference for our neighbors.

The reality is that any of us could be just one unexpected tragedy away from needing assistance. By giving to the Compassion Fund today, you aren't just helping someone right now—you are building a safety net for local families in the future when they least expect it.

How you can help today:
📱 Boost This Post: Like, leave a comment, and hit SHARE!

💵 Venmo Your Gift: If you're able to chip in, every dollar counts.

⚠️ Note: Please include the memo "2026 WCLI Class Project" so your donation is tracked correctly!

Let's show up for our community. Together, we've got this! 🙌

05/22/2026

We are in the HOME STRETCH! 🏁

We need your help to break the Facebook algorithm this week! If we can get over 100 likes, comments, and shares, we can reach the neighbors who need us most. Spreading the word costs nothing, but it means everything.

The truth is, any of us could be just one unexpected tragedy away from needing a helping hand. The Compassion Fund is all about building a safety net for our community—helping neighbors both right now, and in the future when they least expect it.

How to help right now:
Interact: Like, comment, and SHARE this post to help us clear that 100-share milestone!

Give via Venmo: If you can chip in, Venmo us your donation.

⚠️ CRITICAL: Please include the memo "2026 WCLI Class Project" so it goes to the right place!

Let’s finish strong! 🔗👇

05/19/2026

Peace of mind starts with stability. Thank you to Rudolf Insurance for their generous donation to the WeLIFT Compassion Fund! 🤝 By helping us cover essential needs like transportation and housing, they are helping create a healthier, more resilient Warren County. We are proud to have you as a sponsor of our WCLI class project!

05/18/2026

Transformation and stability go hand-in-hand. ✨ A sincere thank you to Harvest Academy for supporting the WCLI Class of 2026 and the WeLIFT Compassion Fund. Your commitment to empowering individuals fits perfectly with our mission to provide the foundation for physical and mental well-being. Together, we are helping our neighbors move forward!

05/16/2026

Community banking is about investing in people. 🏦 We want to thank TruBank for their incredible support of this year’s WCLI project! Their gift to the WeLIFT Compassion Fund helps remove the financial barriers—like utility shut-offs or licensing fees—that keep people from reaching their full potential. Thank you for being a true partner in Warren County’s success!