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Nov 25, 20241 min read
NewBo City Market Receives $1.3 Million EDA Grant for Renovations and Expansion
On September 18th, EDA announced that the NewBo City Market was awarded a grant for a renovation to support small businesses. The EDA...


Nov 25, 20241 min read
Center Point Cuts Ribbon on new CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Project
The City of Center Point recently had the honor of welcoming the Iowa EDA to celebrate the completion of a 42 unit housing development....


Nov 25, 20241 min read
Revolving Loan Fund Program Helps Business Across ECICOG Region
Businesses in Marion and Iowa City have recently utilized Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) administered by ECICOG to expand and enhance their...


Nov 25, 20241 min read
Mount Vernon Updates Zoning Code to Allow Accessory Dwellings
The City of Mount Vernon recently adopted a zoning amendment ordinance prepared by ECICOG that added accessory dwelling units (ADU) as a...


Nov 25, 20241 min read
First Cohort Completes Strategic Doing Facilitation Training for Envision East Central Iowa
A group of regional leaders convened on November 20th and 21st to learn the Strategic Doing method of group facilitation. Strategic Doing...

Sep 17, 20241 min read
Linn County Housing Needs Assessment Receives National NADO Award
ECICOG is honored to have been awarded a 2024 NADO ALICEANN WOHLBRUCK IMPACT AWARD for work completed by our staff lead Deanna Robinson...

Sep 17, 20241 min read
Envision East Central Iowa EDA Grant
ECICOG successfully obtained an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to accelerate work related to Envision East Central...


Sep 17, 20241 min read
Belle Plaine Awarded Disaster Recovery Funding for Downtown Housing
The City of Belle Plaine was recently awarded $390,000 in CDBG Disaster Recovery funding to rehabilitate the upper story of the historic...

Sep 17, 20241 min read
Congratulations to Hiawatha on Major Water and Sewer Grant Award
Hiawatha was recently awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund the second phase of a water main replacement...


Sep 17, 20241 min read
380Express Ridership Continues to Grow
Since its launch in 2018 the 380Express bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City has seen continued growth in ridership. The...

Sep 17, 20241 min read
Ely Fringe Area Agreement Completed
Linn County and the City of Ely recently completed an update to their existing fringe area agreement, which guides development that...


Sep 16, 20241 min read
Regional Transportation Funding Cycle is Now Open
ECICOG is announcing the opportunity for local governments to apply for regional Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and...


Sep 16, 20241 min read
Register for the 2024 Iowa Leadership Exchange!
Join the Iowa Rural Development Council in Perry on October 29-30, 2024 for the 5th Annual Leadership Exchange event! The Annual Iowa...


Sep 16, 20241 min read
Homeless System Manager J'nae Peterman Recognized with Statewide Award
Each year the Iowa Finance Authority recognizes someone who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of those around them and in their...

Sep 16, 20241 min read
Congratulations to North Liberty on Receiving Community Food Pantry Grant
The City of North Liberty was recently awarded a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) on behalf of the North Liberty...


Sep 16, 20241 min read
Consider Applying to the Community Mural Contest
Is your community looking to highlight its hometown spirit and people that make it a great place to live? Do you want to showcase your...


Jul 17, 20241 min read
Vinton Site of Newest "Homes for Iowa" Project
Homes for Iowa is a program that helps communities with affordable housing by providing quality-built houses that have been assembled by...


Jul 17, 20241 min read
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Underway in Linn County
ECICOG was recently engaged by Linn County to coordinate the Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The purpose...

Jul 17, 20241 min read
Brownfields Survey for ECICOG Region to Begin Soon
Do you know of any ‘problem’ properties in your area? These could include abandoned downtown buildings, former industrial or commercial...


Jul 17, 20241 min read
Oxford Comprehensive Plan Updated
On July 9, the City of Oxford held a public hearing for the adoption of their updated comprehensive plan. The City and ECICOG worked...


Jul 17, 20241 min read
Council Goal Setting Makes Governance Easier - Just Ask North Liberty!
How aligned is your City Council? Reaching an agreement on common goals helps city government run smoothly and provides clear direction...



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NewBo City Market Receives $1.3 Million EDA Grant for Renovations and Expansion
On September 18th, EDA announced that the NewBo City Market was awarded a grant for a renovation to support small businesses. The EDA...


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Center Point Cuts Ribbon on new CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Project
The City of Center Point recently had the honor of welcoming the Iowa EDA to celebrate the completion of a 42 unit housing development....


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Revolving Loan Fund Program Helps Business Across ECICOG Region
Businesses in Marion and Iowa City have recently utilized Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) administered by ECICOG to expand and enhance their...
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