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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 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.

Pie Chart of funding. 60% Planning Services 20% Grant Administration 15% County Assessments 5% Solid Waste Assessments
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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.

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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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Don Gray

Mayor of Central City

David Connolly
Linn County Citizen

Aaron Sandersfeld
Williamsburg City Manager

Jeremiah Hoyt
Jones County Administrator

Derek Lumsden
Jones County Citizen

Sarah Thompson
Johnson County Citizen

Nick Gluba

Lone Tree City Council

Doug Boddicker
Mayor of Newhall

Megan Alter

Iowa City, City Council

Brandy Meisheid
Linn County Supervisor

Jon Zirkelbach
Jones County Supervisor

Eldy Miller
Ely City Administrator

Tracy Seeman
Benton County Supervisor

Kevin Heitshusen
Iowa County Supervisor

Vice-Chairperson

Jon Green
Johnson County Supervisor

Chairperson

Kate Robertson
Benton County Citizen

Treasurer/Secretary

Joe Gaa

City Administrator, City of Washington

Steve Dodson

Mayor of Hiawatha

Chris Montross
Iowa County Supervisor

Bob Yoder
Washington County Supervisor

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Washington County Citizen

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

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ANNUAL REPORTS

2025 IMPACT SUMMARIES 

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