ABOUT US

Leveraging State & Local Resources

Planning for the Future

Promoting Regional Collaboration

Sharing Technical Skills

The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is an intergovernmental council established in 1973 under Chapter 28E and provided for under Chapter 28H of the Code of Iowa.

Our mission is to help build vibrant, forward-thinking communities and a collaborative and resilient region. ECICOG’s skilled staff has been providing innovative services across our region for nearly 50 years by leveraging state and local resources, promoting regional collaboration, planning for the future, and sharing technical skills.

FUNDING

ECICOG is a not-for--profit organization. While a portion of our operations are supported by a per capita assessment paid by each of our counties, the majority of our funding comes from direct grants, grant administration fees and technical service fees.

WHERE WE WORK

ECICOG is home to a half million residents and covers 4,400 square miles in Eastern Iowa, including the six counties of Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington.

The region is linked by primary arteries to the nearby (less than 300 miles) metros of Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis. Within our county region we are supported by six freight rail carriers, one commercial airport, and eight additional airports with varied federal classifications.

The region is characterized by two urban areas with numerous small towns and rural countryside. In addition to the six counties, the region includes 72 municipalities and 30 public school districts. The region’s largest municipalities are Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, located in central Linn County and Johnson County, respectivel