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
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 non-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 serves Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties and provides transportation services in Cedar County and solid waste services in Tama County.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jon Zirkelbach
Jones County Supervisor
Chairperson
Darrin Gage
Linn County Director of Policy & Administration
Adam Griggs
Mayor of Central City
Ben Rogers
Linn County Supervisor
Dave Fish
Mayor of Belle Plaine
Laura Bergus
Iowa City Alderperson
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
Rod Smith
Mayor of Anamosa
Donna Brooks
Johnson County Citizen
Mary Audia
Washington County Citizen
Treasurer/Secretary
Derek Lumsden
Jones County Citizen
Kathleen VanSteenhuyse
Benton County Citizen
Dave Wagemanm
Lone Tree City Council
Vicki Pope
Iowa County Supervisor
Rod Sullivan
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.
