Lucas County Economic Development

10/22/2026

🚜🚛🌽 LCED WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT – SALUTING OUR FARMERS! 🌾🚜🚛

This week, Lucas County Economic Development is shining the spotlight on the hardworking farmers who help keep Lucas County growing! ❤️

🌽 From sunrise to sunset, and well into the night from planting to harvest, our farmers are the backbone of our rural communities.
Farming isn't just a job — it's a way of life. It's long hours, unpredictable weather, equipment breakdowns, late nights, early mornings, and a whole lot of determination!

🚜 As harvest season continues, we want to recognize the farmers and farm families who dedicate their lives to feeding our communities, supporting our local economy, and carrying on generations of agricultural traditions.

🌾 Agriculture is economic development! Our farmers support local businesses, create jobs, invest in equipment and services, and help keep our small towns thriving.

❤️ To all our Lucas County farmers and farm families — THANK YOU! We see your hard work, appreciate your dedication, and are proud to have you as part of our community!

🚗 A friendly reminder: Please slow down, be patient, and watch for farm equipment on our rural roads. Let's help everyone get home safely this harvest season!

🌽 Here's to a safe, successful, and bountiful harvest!

10/16/2026

Your WIN is coming, WHEN it's the right time!

♥️

10/15/2026

🧙More exciting things are brewing and added to our NGLC Halloween Monster Mash event October 31st from 3-5pm at the Chariton Community Center.
🪅We have new sponsors Midwest Heritage Bank and Peoples Bank for the bounce house, hot dogs provided by LCED and lots of added games.
🎃Trick or treat night in the community starts at 5:30pm.
🎉Bring your kiddos to the Next Gen Lucas County event a perfect place to meet up with you and your children's friends to trick or treat in Chariton.
👻Check out our newly updated flyer.

10/14/2026

🎉 LCED Weekly Spotlight – New business ALERT! 🎉

🍂 Welcome to Lucas County, Vendor's Alley! 🍂

We’re excited to welcome Vendor's Alley located at 1624 Court Avenue, Suite B in Chariton to our local business community! 🛍️❤️

Vendor’s Alley brings a variety of small business vendors together in one convenient place, making it easy to shop local and discover something new. From unique gifts and handmade goods to home décor, specialty items, seasonal finds, and more, shoppers can enjoy a diverse selection while supporting multiple local entrepreneurs under one roof. 🛒✨

Join us this Saturday -
🎀 RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! 🎀

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

✂️ 9:00 AM – Official Ribbon Cutting

🎉 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Grand Opening & Fall Family Fun Day!

Bring the family, enjoy some fall fun, and help us celebrate this exciting new addition to our community! 🍁🍂

🕘 REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS
Beginning Monday, October 19

📍 Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

📍 Saturday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

❤️ SHOP LOCAL. SUPPORT LOCAL. GROW LOCAL. ❤️

Every new business brings fresh opportunities, excitement, and growth to Lucas County. Let’s give Vendor’s Alley a big Lucas County welcome and support this local business as it helps make our community stronger!

👏 Congratulations to Vendor’s Alley! We wish you much success!

10/13/2026

Look at this fantastic local business taking pride in their new location, not just for our community but the health of our residents.
Great job The James Clinic- Chariton! 🎉

10/09/2026

Don't be the same as everyone else, find your own strength and success!

10/07/2026

🌟 LCED WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Lucas County Economic Development is proud to spotlight Holmes Family Farms located on the Lucas/Monroe County line.

Holmes Family Farms, is a local small business offering handcrafted tallow moisturizers, homemade vanilla extract, and other farm favorites! 🐄🤍

Their tallow moisturizers are available in a variety of scents and blends, including Unscented, Aloe Vera, Cherry Blossom, Lilacs & Lilies, Honey Almond, Lavender & Jasmine, Spiced Vanilla, Frankincense, Magnesium, Tea Tree and more. Moisturizers start at just $10 for a 4 oz. jar.

🌿 Why tallow?
Tallow is valued as a rich moisturizer that helps nourish and hydrate dry skin and support the skin's natural moisture barrier. Holmes Family Farms also offers blends featuring ingredients such as aloe vera, frankincense, myrrh and rose.
And there's more than skincare! Their Farm Favorites include homemade vanilla extract, cream of soup mix, and bug spray.

📍 Holmes Family Farms
📞 Shannon Holmes: 641-203-4535
📦 Shipping is available
💬 Message or comment on their page to order.

Supporting a small business means supporting a local family, and we love highlighting the entrepreneurs making products right here in our area! 💙

10/06/2026

Lucas County is well represented! Chariton Area Chamber Main Street, Economic Vitality and Lucas County Economic Development working together and soaking in all the knowledge today. Great fundraising training this week at the 2026 Main Street Iowa fall workshop Osceola, Iowa.

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Don't let bad vibes win! Know your own strength, conquer and make it happen!