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ABOUT US

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Leveraging State & Local Resources

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Planning for the Future

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Promoting Regional Collaboration

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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

FUNDING

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.

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.

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WHERE WE WORK

ECICOG serves Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties and provides transportation services in Cedar County and solid waste services in Tama County.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Zirkelbach
Jones County Supervisor
Chairperson

Chris Nosbisch

Mount Vernon City Administrator

Adam Griggs
Mayor of Central City

Kirsten Running-Marquardt
Linn County Supervisor

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Dave Fish
Mayor of Belle Plaine

Vice Chairperson

Chris Taylor

Mayor of Swisher

Kevin Heitshusen
Iowa County Supervisor

Tracy Seeman
Benton County Supervisor

Eric Van Kerckhove

Mayor of Palo

David Connolly
Linn County Citizen

Tony Hocamp
Iowa County Citizen

Michon Jackson
Anamosa City Administrator

Allison Wells
Johnson County Citizen

Mary Audia
Washington County Citizen

Treasurer/Secretary

Derek Lumsden
Jones County Citizen

Kate Robertson
Benton County Citizen

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Meghann Foster

Mayor of Coralville

Chris Montross
Iowa County Supervisor

Jon Green
Johnson County Supervisor

Bob Yoder
Washington County Supervisor

Deanna McCusker

City Administrator, City of Washington

EMPLOYMENT

If you're interested in joining our team, visit the Employment page to view current openings.

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DOCUMENTS

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

ANNUAL REPORTS

WEBINAR VIDEOS

ECICOG looks for opportunities to connect our programs with people who might be interested in participating. One way we do that is by conducting webinars to discuss programs with high potential for leveraging grant awards and promoting development in our region.

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The Innovation Lab

The Innovation Lab network is helping communities to convert unused spaces into entrepreneurial hubs. Watch the webinar recording.

Homes for Iowa

Homes for Iowa uses Iowa Prison Industries to produce moderately priced homes and transports them. Watch the webinar recording.

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Hometown Pride

The Hometown Pride program provides a community coach to assist participating towns to build on their unique strengths. Watch the webinar recording.

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CorridorRides VanPool

CorridorRides VanPool connects commuters with transportation. Watch the webinar recording.

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