Community Development

Community Development
Clark County’s CNRED Educator has three main focuses. They are Election Training and Local Government, Economic Development, & Community Development.
Election Training & Local Government
Election Worker Training, Clerk Training, Voter Registration Assistance.
Curriculum to assist voters with disabilities to access their right to vote
Encourage Underrepresented groups to run for office
Economic Development
Promote revitalization of towns.
Community Development
Water Testing
Clean Sweep
Ag Plastics
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Educator Information

Hannah McKeever
Community Development Educator
Clark & Trempealeau Counties
715-538-5395