The Warren County Leadership Institute class of 2023 has begun, totaling eight sessions through the early portion of the year, with additional education sessions spread throughout. Executive Director Rachel Gocken tells KNIA News applicants must be living or working in Warren County, and the class is an initiative of Warren County Economic Development Corp with the primary objective to train and inform leaders so they can create the best future for themselves, their families, their communities, and their county. Find a list of the 15 members of the 2023 class below.

2023 Class Members are:
Patty Alexander
Nichole Bailey, TruBank
Matt Hansen, Simpson College
Lexie Heck, Peoples Bank
Jamie Henderson, Peoples Bank
Chase Henry, Indianola Chamber of Commerce / Simpson College
Dan McCulloch, City of Carlisle
Andrew Reed, Norwalk Police Department
Emily Rizvic, City of Indianola
Sophie Stafford, Peoples Bank
Ashlie Vangorder, City State Bank
Brandy Werner, Willow Moon Apothecary
Mari White, Indianola School District
Carrie Woerdeman, Kading Properties
Lauren Wilgenbusch, ClearPath Financial / Simpson College