Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Announces 2027 Executive and Board Leadership
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) announced its new executive and full board members for the 2027 calendar year following board elections held on October 8th. The results include the appointment of Rusty Smith as Board Chair and other key…
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 12, 2026 — The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has announced its executive leadership and full board members for the 2027 calendar year. The appointments follow board elections that took place on October 8th.
Key among the announced results is the appointment of Rusty Smith to the position of Board Chair. The corporation also confirmed other key leadership roles, though specific details regarding these positions were not provided in the announcement.
In addition to the executive appointments, new members have been selected to serve on the full HEDCO board. All appointed individuals, both executive and board members, will serve terms throughout the upcoming 2027 calendar year.
Further information regarding the specific roles filled by other key leaders and the complete roster of the new full board members was not immediately available. The HEDCO typically works to foster economic growth and development within the Hiawatha region.
The transition in leadership marks the beginning of the corporation’s planning and operational focus for the next fiscal year. The elected officials and board members are set to commence their duties in accordance with the established terms for 2027.
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