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- 4 days ago
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New Toolkit Available for Pop-Up Events
A new guide, titled Pop-up! A Toolkit for (fun, invigorating, life-affirming) Temporary Experiences, is available as a free download on...
- 4 days ago
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Trees Forever to Host Webinar on Roadside Planting
Learn how to create a roadside plan for your Iowa community! Iowa's roadsides are the perfect place to plant trees and native plants...
- 4 days ago
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ECICOG Office Expansion Begins October 1st
Because of the growing number of staff at ECICOG, our office space will soon be completely remodeled and expanded. ECICOG has recently...
- 4 days ago
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Welcome New ECICOG Staff
Meagan Prestegard recently began as an Environmental Specialist and will work on a variety of tasks in the Environmental Services...
- 4 days ago
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$2 Million Awarded for Climate Action Planning
ECICOG was officially awarded $2 million from the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program (CPRG). The four-year grant award will...
- 4 days ago
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$3.3 Million Awarded for Trees and Generators as Part of Derecho Recovery
All of ECICOG’s CDBG-Disaster Recovery (DR) grant applications for trees and generators were awarded as part of the special funds...
- Jul 28
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Cedar Rapids and Marion to LaunchNew Housing Rehabilitation Programs
ECICOG’s housing department is preparing to roll out two owner-occupied rehabilitation programs in the metro area of Linn County: The...
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Coalition Establishes Middle Iowa Watershed Authority
In June, stakeholders from the middle section of the Iowa River Watershed formed the Middle Iowa Watershed Management Authority (MIWMA),...
- Jul 28
- 1 min
380Express Soon Will Sport a New Look
The 380Express, a popular bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, is getting a new wardrobe. The “wraps” that cover the exterior...
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Olin Digs in to Build Community Garden With 5-2-1-0 Grant
The town of Olin has a brand-new community garden, thanks to the collaboration of individuals and several organizations who convened in...
- Jul 28
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Hometown Pride Project Aims to Save Shellsburg Icon
The Shellsburg Hometown Pride Committee recently identified the restoration of the iconic Gold Medal Flour Mural as a top priority and...
- Jul 28
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CDBG Grant Brings New Playground Equipment to Ainsworth
This spring, the City of Ainsworth installed new playground equipment with help from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which...
- Jul 28
- 1 min
ECICOG Welcomes New Environmental Specialist
Josh Ventling is joining the Environmental Services Department as an Environmental Specialist. Josh graduated from the University of Iowa...
- Jul 28
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Don't Miss Out! Cedar Rapids to Host League of Cities' Annual Conference
The Iowa League of Cities will hold its annual conference and Exhibit on September 20-22 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids...
- Jul 26
- 3 min
PATCH Still Repairing Derecho-Damaged Housing and Winning Awards
As East Central Iowans were finding new ways to cooperate in devastated neighborhoods after the 2020 derecho storm, they did the same at...
- May 19
- 1 min
Help Us to Plan for Trails and Sidewalks in our Region
Do you want to see more sidewalks and trails for walking and biking in and around your community? ECICOG is working on a new Active...
- May 19
- 1 min
ECICOG Administering Johnson CountyHousing Rehabilitation Program
Johnson County recently contracted with ECICOG to administer a new Home Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Program using funds...
- May 19
- 1 min
IEDA Downtown Forum to Be Held in Mount Vernon
The Iowa Downtown Resource Center, a program of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), will offer four interactive downtown forums...
- May 19
- 1 min
Iowa Waste Exchange Finds Ways to Divert Usable Materials From Landfills
Iowa’s landfills already contain far too much waste that could have been reused, but thanks to the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE), about 4...
- May 19
- 1 min
Middle Cedar Watershed Brochure Wins Content Award
ECICOG, along with Benson & Hepker Design of Iowa City, The University of Iowa, The City of Cedar Rapids, and Tru Art Color Graphics,...
Brittany Rempe
Beware of SAM.gov Registration Scams!
Many cities registered with SAM.gov to receive their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) awards. Cities should maintain their registration...
Brittany Rempe
New Toolkit Available for Pop-Up Events
A new guide, titled Pop-up! A Toolkit for (fun, invigorating, life-affirming) Temporary Experiences, is available as a free download on...
Brittany Rempe
Trees Forever to Host Webinar on Roadside Planting
Learn how to create a roadside plan for your Iowa community! Iowa's roadsides are the perfect place to plant trees and native plants...
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