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Washington Economic Development Group presents 2025 county review; new director introduced
Summary
Mary Audia and incoming director Melanie Bimson presented the Washington Economic Development Group's 2025 annual review to the Kalona City Council and answered council questions; no formal action was taken.
Mary Audia, former executive director of the Washington Economic Development Group, and Melanie Bimson, who will serve as WEDG's new director, appeared before the Kalona City Council on Jan. 21 to present WEDG's 2025 annual review of activities around Washington County.
Audia and Bimson outlined the group's work in 2025 and responded to questions from council members about countywide economic development efforts. The presentation was informational; the council did not take formal action or vote on matters arising from the review.
The appearance served as an introduction of Bimson to local officials and provided council members with an overview of WEDG's recent activities. The council did not specify any follow-up steps at the meeting.
