Corydon Development Corporation
Mission: Facilitate economic development in Corydon and surrounding area.

Meeting:
Second Friday morning of month; 7:00 am; City Hall; Everyone welcome.

Project:
Housing development, trailer park development, dentist recruitment.

Contact:
Mark Nessen at 641.872.2512

Land: 65 acres north of town on Highway 14; all services available; level ground

Corydon/Allerton Chamber of Commerce
Mission:
Conduct activities to promote business and retail sales and aid in any other projects to help the growth of commerce in Corydon and Allerton.

Phone: 641.872.1826

Meeting:
First Wednesday morning of month @ 7:00 am; City Hall; Everyone welcome.

Activities/Events:
Annual Banquet Winter
Easter Egg Hunt
Kid’s movie Saturday before Easter
July 4th Parade-BarBQ
Halloween Costume Contest
Christmas Open House/Square Late November
Tour of Homes 1st weekend in Dec.
Kid's movie Saturdays in Dec.

Wayco Arts Council
Mission:
Provide and promote arts performances, activities and education for adults and children in Wayne County.

Meeting: 2nd Thursday evening of the month; rotated to member’s homes, 2nd Wednesday in June & July

Projects/Activities :
Sponsor 4-H Art Award at the County Fair
Events by Opera Iowa & National Shakespeare Company performances
Annual Art History Class trip to Chicago.
Arts Related scholarship to Wayne County student
Summer on the Square w/Art - For information;bgode@grm.net
Garden Walk
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
Old Settlers Art Show in Courthouse

Wayne County Historical Society
Mission:
The Wayne County Historical Society collects, preserves and exhibits that which promotes and keeps alive an active interest in history. The Society provides resources to encourage learning about Wayne County Heritage and to enhance community pride.

Meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month @ 9:00 am at the Prairie Trails Museum Library.

Project: The Society owns and operates the Prairie Trails Museum at:
515 E. Jefferson St.
Corydon, Iowa 50060 (Hwy 2 East)
Museum Open April 15 until October 15
June, July & August: Weekdays 10-5; Sundays 1-5

Events: July 4th Freedom Ring at 3:00 pm - Special program, music and the traditional ringing of the bells outside the Museum. October 7 - 5th Annual Pioneer Festival - October 7 @ 3 pm; Chuck Wagon Feed 5:30-7 pm; Music begins at 6 pm. Demonstrations of old time crafts & kid’s activities.

Website: www.prairietrailsmuseum.org

Other organizations:

Corydon Community Development
Corydon Rotary Club
Wayne Optimist Club
Corydon/Allerton Lions Club
Wayne Community Foundation www.waynecommunityfoundation.org
Wayne County Development; www.waynecountyiowa.com