The Superior Express -

Eighteen new and current board members, city council members and county commission members attended a training at the Burr Oak Community Library Thursday night.

The Jewell County Community Development (JCCDA) coordinator started off the training with a general overview about what community development is and what makes it different from other organizations, such as a chamber of commerce. She also explained how the organization is funded, how it is set up and what leads to the massive 333 percent return on investment that the JCCDA boasts each year.

JCCDA work is bolstered by many partnerships...