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Micro Loans Help Support Entrepreneurs Throughout Region
Since launching in 2016, ECICOG has provided over $238,000 in microloans to local businesses to help with growth and expansion. The micro...
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380Express Funding Extended Through 2029
The 380Express bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City has seen record ridership recently, and with major road construction in the...
5 hours ago1 min read


State of Iowa Looks to Save Money through Joint Procurements
The State of Iowa's IT procurement group is working to understand how local governments and political subdivisions can possibly save time...
13 hours ago1 min read


Feedback Requested for New Regional Resilience Plan
ECICOG is coordinating the development of a regional resilience plan, and we are seeking input on strategies to build a pathway to a...
1 day ago1 min read


Grow Your Skills with Strategic Doing Training
ECICOG is offering a second Strategic Doing Training opportunity September 9-10 at the Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center....
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New Signage Adds Visibility to the Indian Creek Watershed
If you have been driving around Linn County lately, you may have noticed a series of new signs that have popped up identifying the Indian...
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Turbo Talk Sidewalk Assessments
Did you know that ECICOG has completed sidewalk condition assessments for rural communities in our six-county region? ECICOG...
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Tell Us About Your Water Quality Improvement Opportunities!
Is your community looking for grant funds to complete drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, or water quality improvement...
May 191 min read


ECICOG Launches Turbo Talks: 30 Minute Virtual Learning Opportunities
Recognizing that local government leaders are juggling a lot of priorities, ECICOG will be hosting an ongoing series of micro-learning...
May 191 min read


Third CDBG Grant Will Continue Transformation of Anamosa's Downtown
Congratulations to the City of Anamosa, which was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Revitalization...
May 191 min read


Homes for Iowa Webinar to be held on May 21st
Join the Iowa Association of Councils of Governments (ICOG) for an engaging and informative virtual Lunch and Learn to discover the...
May 191 min read


Tracey Achenbach Receives Prometheus Award
ECICOG Housing Director Tracey Achenbach was honored with the 2025 Prometheus Award from the Iowa Association of Council of Governments...
May 191 min read


ECICOG Staff Updates and Retirement Party!
Housing Director Tracey Achenbach will retire from ECICOG on June 6th. Help us celebrate her outstanding career at a retirement open...
May 191 min read


Register Now for ECICOG's Local Government Recharge Day 2025 on May 8th
ECICOG will be hosting its annual Local Government Recharge Day on Thursday, May 8 from 9am - 3:30pm at Fireside Winery in Marengo....
Apr 221 min read
Existing Federal Grants are Still on Track (For Now)
ECICOG’s work has resumed a more normal cadence after the Trump administration issued an Executive Order in late January that temporarily...
Mar 311 min read


Wellman Awarded $500,000 CDBG Water Sewer Grant
The City of Wellman was recently awarded a $500,000 grant to replace water mains and install fire hydrants and water meters. Wellman is...
Mar 311 min read


Colonial Lanes Expanding with ECICOG Loan
Iowa City based Colonial Lanes will begin an expansion of their business thanks to a $260,000 loan from ECICOG. The longtime bowling...
Mar 311 min read


Hills Hometown Pride Mural Nearing Completion
Progress on the Hills Hometown Pride Mural is underway; the mural project is a collaboration between Hills Hometown Pride, the University...
Mar 311 min read


Save the Date - ECICOG Local Government Recharge Day Set for May 8th
ECICOG will be hosting its annual Local Government Recharge Day on Thursday, May 8 from 9am - 3:30pm at Fireside Winery in Marengo....
Mar 311 min read
Welcome New ECICOG Board Members
ECICOG welcomed the following new board members in January: Nick Herbold; University Heights City Council Brandy Z. Meisheid; Linn County...
Mar 311 min read


ISU Hosts Workshops for Local Government Officials
Iowa State Extension will be offering several trainings and workshops that may be beneficial for local government officials. On April...
Mar 311 min read



Micro Loans Help Support Entrepreneurs Throughout Region
Since launching in 2016, ECICOG has provided over $238,000 in microloans to local businesses to help with growth and expansion. The micro...
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380Express Funding Extended Through 2029
The 380Express bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City has seen record ridership recently, and with major road construction in the...
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State of Iowa Looks to Save Money through Joint Procurements
The State of Iowa's IT procurement group is working to understand how local governments and political subdivisions can possibly save time...
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