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Welcome to South Central Iowa!!!


Welcome to SouthernIowaLegacy.com. The official web site of South Central Iowa and your portal to a very special part of the Planet.

In South Central Iowa you will find opportunities for business, employment and recreation. From Economic Development to Agri Business to Entrepreneurial Support, if you are looking to start, expand or locate a business you will find the climate is right in South Central Iowa. Located just minutes from major population centers, you will find the quality of life and work of a rural setting.

Enough talk about work already! Take a tour of our "Experience the Fun"  portal and you will find more fun things to do in a weekend than you can probably get done in a summer! From Farmers Markets on our historic Town Squares to old fashioned Fourth of July Celebrations, the fun never ends. If you enjoy gaming, you should visit Terrible’s Lakeside Casino. If it is fishing, then you should go to Three Mile Lake. You can trace the historic Mormon Trail or tour the historic Bridges of Madison County. From Civil War re-enactments to the National Skillet Throw, it is all here!

Welcome to South Central Iowa. Get out of the car and Experience the Legacy!



Take advantage of all that South Central Iowa has to offer. The partnership utilizes the Location One Information System to showcase the communities in the region. Click here to find information about all the communities in South Central Iowa.

South Central Iowa Communities




South Central Iowa Area Partnership
is dedicated to provide awareness of available job and career opportunties throughout the region. If you are looking to move to area or simply looking for a career change, you should be aware of the various career opportunities that provide a quality balance lifestyle in Southern Iowa.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 22
¤ Chariton's Fireman Banquet

Wednesday, November 26
¤ Creston - Christmas Castle Opens

Friday, November 28
¤ Chariton's Holiday Open House and Lighted Parade
¤ Winterset Holiday Light Display

Saturday, November 29
¤ Lorimor - Festival of Lights

Thursday, December 04
¤ Creston - Lighted Christmas Parade
¤ Creston Rotary Club Soup Supper
¤ Creston - Comfort & Joy Quilt Show
¤ Creston - Festival of Trees

Recent News


31st Annual Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days
9/19/2008- Mark September 19th, 20th and 21st on your calendar as the dates for the 2008, 31st Annual Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days. There will once again be the Friday Fun Flight on the 19th weather permitting. In addition to the ...

10,000 Crestonians 4th of July Celebration
7/1/2008- "Proud Of The Red, White & Blue" - The Carnival is back this year in McKinley Park. The Historical Complex is open all week. Parade in Uptown Creston will start at 10am on July 4th. For more information contact the ...

Community Resources Fair
6/19/2008- On Thursday June 19th, Chariton Listens, a Horizons program, will be sponsoring a Community Resources Fair from 2-8 p.m. at Carpenter's Hall. There will be educational sessions, booths and displays designed to help residents learn more about programs and services available ...

Chariton Farmer's market
5/29/2008- The Chaiton Farmers' Market will be held on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. on the east side of Chariton square beginning May 29th and running through October. The market will immediately precede the Community Band Concerts held on the Chariton ...


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