Cascade Economic Development Corporation
Official records from the CEDC and reporting on its role in the Simple Mining proposal.
The Cascade Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is the local body promoting business growth in Cascade. It owns and markets industrial-park land and has backed the Simple Mining proposal. These are its official pages and related reporting.
Official record
Official CEDC pages
Primary records from the CEDC itself.
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Cascade Economic Development Corporation (home)
The CEDC's official pages, hosted on the city site. Includes its mission and any current requests for proposals.
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About the CEDC
Background on the CEDC, formed in 1988 to support business retention, expansion, and attraction in the Cascade area.
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Sites & Buildings (industrial park)
Information on available industrial-park land, including the East Park expansion where the Simple Mining project is sited.
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CEDC Strategic Plan
The CEDC's strategic and operational planning document (PDF).
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CEDC Resources & partners
Lists partner organizations including Greater Dubuque Development Corp., Jones County Economic Development, and Maquoketa Valley Electric.
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CEDC listing (Cascade Chamber)
A second public listing for the CEDC with contact details.
Public Information
Public Information
Additional Publicly available information about the CEDC.
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Nonprofit Explorere's page on the CEDC.
EIN and non-profit designation information is provided. The most recent financial data is from 2024 based off the 2025 tax filing: Revenue $80,746; Expenses $40,199; Assets $656,093; Compensation $0.
2024 990 Brief description of organization's mission or most significant activities (stated differently in different locations): Part I: SUMMARY, 1. "HOLDING AND MANAGEMENT OF RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR START UP BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF CASCADE."; Part III: Statement of Program Service Accomplishments. 1. "HOLD LAND FOR BUSINESS PURCHASE AND ASSIST THE CITY IN PROMOTING TOURISM"($40,199)
Voting members of the governing body (12):
Ken Mcdermott (President) - Executive Vice President, Ohnward Bank & Trust - Cascade
Brad Ludwig (Vice President) - Financial Advisor, Edward Jones - Cascade
Nick Callahan (Secretary) - Callahan Insurance; Owner, The Batter's Box
Pat Recker (Treasurer) - Ohnward Bank & Trust - Cascade
Bill Hosch (Director) - Owner, Hosch Interiors
Chris Summerall (Director) - CEO, Cascade Communications Company
Collin Thines (Director) - Fidelity Bank & Trust - Bellevue
Jesse Meyer (Director) - Realtor, Peoples Company
Jim Conlin (Director) - Cascade Planning & Zoning Committee through 9/30/2026; Retired
Tara Williams (Director) - Stylist, White Loft Salon Peosta; Realtor, Skogman Realty
Nikki Leytem (Director) - Agent, North Fork Insurance Agency
Kyle Webber (Director) - Counselor, Cascade Jr/Sr High School
News
Reporting on the CEDC's role
How news outlets have described the CEDC's involvement in the Simple Mining project.
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Agreement reported to require power-demand disclosure
Reports that the CEDC–Simple Mining agreement requires the company to disclose the project's maximum potential power demand, and that a public meeting was expected.