About Us

MATURA Summary

MATURA is the region’s leading agency working to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty.

For over 60 years, we’ve partnered with communities to support lower-income households, offering a hand up toward stability and opportunity.

Our core counties: Adair, Adams, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, Union.

WIC and Child & Adolescent Health serve additional areas of Southern Iowa.

Visit our locations to see how we serve individuals and families. Call our Creston office at (641) 782-8431.

Mission Statement

MATURA Action Corporation partners with the community to provide quality programming for families and individuals in need, assisting in achieving self-sufficiency, in strengthening families, and in improving quality of life.

MATURA Governing Board

Our Board is comprised of Local Elected Representatives, Business and Other Representatives, and Low-Income Representatives. By county they include:

Adair County:

Jodie Hoadley
John Gruss
Marie Warner

Adams County:

Leland Shipley (Chair)
Megan Boswell (Secretary)
Teresa Brace

Madison County:

Heather Stancil
Cheryl LaVan

Ringgold County:

Steve Knapp
Kathy Comer
Michell Ricker

Taylor County:

Ron Fitzgerald
Diana Fisher
Donna Melvin

Union County:

Dennis Hopkins
Elizabeth Green (Vice Chair)
Catherine Bristow

Administration Staff

MATURA Action Corporation is staffed by an Executive Director and over 50 employees located at offices across the region.

Danna Buls - Executive Director

Melissa Baker -Fiscal Officer

Administrative Staff:

Danna Buls - Human Resources

Kristy Klejch - Payroll/Accounts Payable Manager

Barbara Magnani - Administrative Assistant