Linn County Housing Needs Assessment ReceivesNational 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...
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- Sep 17
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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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
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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
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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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
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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
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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
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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
- 1 min
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...
- Jul 17
- 1 min
Linn County Housing Needs Assessment
ECICOG recently completed a Housing Needs Assessment for the 14 cities within Linn County outside of the metro area. The data revealed...
- Jul 17
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Hometown Pride Projects Showcased in ECICOG Communities
In 2022, five communities in the ECICOG region joined the Hometown Pride Program, a statewide initiative through Keep Iowa Beautiful in...
- Jul 17
- 1 min
CorridorRides Deploys New Software to Improve Public Transit and Customer Experience
Through funding made available by ECICOG, the six county transit providers have recently implemented new scheduling and dispatching...
- Jul 17
- 1 min
Welcome J'nae Peterman to ECICOG
ECICOG is pleased to welcome J'nae Peterman to the team in the newly created position of Homeless Systems Manager. J’nae previously...
Brittany Rempe
Linn County Housing Needs Assessment ReceivesNational 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...
Brittany Rempe
Envision East Central Iowa EDA Grant
ECICOG successfully obtained an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to accelerate work related to Envision East Central...
Brittany Rempe
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...
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