Des Moines, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa Department of Economic Development has a division aimed at helping small towns revitalize themselves. Planner Jim Engle has visited multiple communities in the corridor and will hold a free seminar Thursday night in Sioux Rapids.

Engle is working directly with cities participating in the “Hometown Pride” program – Albert City, Alta, Aurelia, Lake Park, Lakeside, Marathon, Royal, Sioux Rapids, and Storm Lake – but says anyone from any city is welcome.

Thursday’s presentation is at 6 Thursday night at the Sioux Rapids American Legion.