Independence Among Communities Chosen for First Impressions Program - Mix 94.7 KMCH

Independence Among Communities Chosen for First Impressions Program - Mix 94.7 KMCH

Independence is among five Iowa communities chosen to take part in what’s known as the First Impressions program, which is designed to strengthen tourism, attract new residents and cultivate a community’s quality of life.  Diane Van Wyngarden is a state tourism specialist with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, which helped to develop the program. Now in its second year, it’s focused on towns with ten-thousand or fewer residents. …