The legacy project for the 2024/25 leadership program involved creating a promotional and educational video for The Paul and Becky Kelley Natural Wilderness Area. Lead UC and Lead UC Youth participants partnered with Dustin Baird to produce this video in hopes that the legacy of this land continues far beyond our time. UCDA continues to encourage individuals to Discover UC! This land is a great example of celebrating the history of our county, while embracing the wonderment of nature that surrounds us.
Please enjoy and share this gift that our leadership program has provided for us. To learn more about Lead UC and Lead UC Youth, click here.
Cultivating Innovation, Rooted in Tradition
We invite you to Rise Up with us, as we are located in the southern part of Iowa at the highest point of the BNSF railway between Galesburg, Illinois and Lincoln, Nebraska. Creston is the county seat of Union County and is the largest city west of I-35 and south of I-80 in Iowa, making it a regional retail hub. Creston has many unique shops and boutiques where hospitality is of the highest priority. Creston continues to be a growing hub city for southwest Iowa. Union County is the home of Greater Regional Health, Southwestern Community College (SWCC) and Buena Vista University (BVU). Union County has a strong manufacturing, retail and service base. We have a variety of outdoor amenities, ideal for hiking, hunting, fishing and general outdoor enjoyment. Union County truly has something to offer for everyone - we look forward to your visit!
Whether you are looking to start a business, work for one of our industries, or settle into retirement, Iowa is known for being Iowa Nice and Union County, Iowa is no exception to this.
Union County Development Association (UCDA) was established in 1997. The Mission of UCDA is to seek to strengthen the economic base and well being of Union County through a commitment of "service" in the areas of industrial retention and recruitment, housing programs and inspiring collaboration for total community development.
