Butler-Grundy Development Alliance (BDGA)

Promoting Economic Prosperity in Butler & Grundy Counties in Iowa

Butler-Grundy Development Alliance (BDGA) was created with the merger of the Butler County Development Corporation and the Grundy County Development Alliance. We are the lead economic development organization serving our two counties, which are part of the Cedar Valley Region of Iowa. BGDA promotes economic prosperity by providing resources and building relationships to help attract and retain business and industry, promote visitor attractions, and to support community development.
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“The ability of the economic development team to be flexible and move quickly were critical to our selection of Butler Logistics Park for our client, Trinity Industries, to locate their new facility.”

- J. Holmes Davis IV -
Binswanger - Dallas, TX

“As a transplant to this area, I am so glad my college friends encouraged me to consider moving to the Cedar Valley. The cost of living here compared to my home in Chicago is much lower, which has made me a homeowner, instead of a renter. I am really enjoying all of the outdoor recreation too!”

- Todd Richards -
New resident of Butler County

“The economic development staff was very responsive and made sure we were aware of all the programs and resources available to us as we considered our options to locate our new distribution facility.”

- Scott R. Nuttelman -
Menard, Inc.

“I must say, the willingness of local elected and zoning officials to meet our deadlines helped make our decision to located our new Mill Junction grain handling facility in Grundy County an easy one.”

- Mike Kinley -
Mid Iowa Cooperative

“We appreciate having local economic development leaders that are easy to work with, honest, have the highest integrity, understands confidentiality, and knows how to get the job done on the ground.”

- Mike Knobbe -
Shell Rock Soy Processing

“Since we both telecommute, my husband and I were looking to make our home in an area that is safe and quiet, but still offered all of the fun things we enjoyed in the Twin Cities with our young family. We love calling the Cedar Valley home!”

- Jill Brooks -
New resident of Grundy County

News & Announcements

March 20, 2026

2026 Visitor Guide Now Available

The 2026 visitor guide combines both counties into one publication.
The Butler and Grundy County Visitor Guide provides information on attractions, events, camping, bike trails, lodging, and more.
You can find a downloadable version here on the website, or pickup a free print version at various locations in both counties.
Distribution points include the TA Travel Center on Highway 20 at the Highway 14 exit, at public libraries in the two counties, along with various other locations.
Please contact our office to have a copy mailed to you, or to find the location nearest your travels to pick up a copy!

Explore Life in Butler and Grundy Counties

We have unprecedented opportunities in a wide range of careers in the Cedar Valley Region. The quality of life and safety offered with our small communities, plus the amenities and services available in nearby larger cities, topped off by a lower cost of living has made our region one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family!

View Butler-Grundy Visitor Guide

Download to print or view our full color visitor guide. This annual publication will help you plan your visit with information on bike trails, barn quilts, camping and fishing, shopping, dining and lodging, annual festivals and fun events, along with all of our other visitor destinations.

(2026 Butler-Grundy Visitor Guide Now Available!)

Butler-Grundy
Development Alliance

Butler-Grundy Development Alliance

Promoting Economic Prosperity in Butler & Grundy Counties in Iowa

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News & Announcements

March 20, 2026

Search Cedar Valley Job Openings

Explore Life in Butler and Grundy Counties

View Butler-Grundy Visitor Guide

Contact the Butler-Grundy
Development Alliance

Butler-GrundyDevelopment Alliance

Butler-Grundy Development Alliance

Promoting Economic Prosperity in Butler & Grundy Counties in Iowa

Business Development

Available Sites & Buildings

Visitor Information

Our Communities

Hear from our Businesses & Residents

News & Announcements

March 20, 2026

Search Cedar Valley Job Openings

Explore Life in Butler and Grundy Counties

View Butler-Grundy Visitor Guide

Contact the Butler-GrundyDevelopment Alliance

Butler-Grundy
Development Alliance

Contact the Butler-Grundy
Development Alliance