Iowa Finance Authority to Offer Homeowners up to $35,000 in Rehabilitation Assistance
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) plans to announce a state-wide housing rehabilitation program this December. Homeowners with...
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STORIES
- Dec 21, 2023
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Transportation Alternative Set-Aside Program (TAP) Application Cycle Opens
The Region 10 Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA 10), which is staffed by ECICOG, will be announcing the opportunity for local...
- Dec 21, 2023
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Hiawatha Receives CDBG Funding for Neighborhood Water Main Project
The City of Hiawatha was awarded $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to replace aging drinking water mains...
- Dec 21, 2023
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ECICOG Wins National NADO Award!
ECICOG won a 2024 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its rural nuisance enforcement...
- Dec 21, 2023
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Will Your Community Have New City Officials or Staff Next Year?
November often sets the stage for new elected leaders. Get off to strong start by attending one of the League of Iowa Cities Municipal...
- Dec 21, 2023
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Remembering Board Member Dave Fish
Longtime ECICOG Board Member Dave Fish recently passed away on November 7th. Dave had been a member of the ECICOG board since 2014 and...
- Sep 21, 2023
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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...
- Sep 21, 2023
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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...
- Sep 21, 2023
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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...
- Sep 21, 2023
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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...
- Sep 21, 2023
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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...
- Sep 21, 2023
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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...
- Sep 21, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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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, 2023
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ECICOG Welcomes New Environmental Specialist
Josh Ventling is joining the Environmental Services Department as an Environmental Specialist. Josh graduated from the University of Iowa...
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ECICOG Local Government Recharge Event Set for May 16
ECICOG will be hosting a local government gathering on Thursday, May 16 from 9am-3:45pm at Fireside Winery Marengo. The recharge event is...
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ECICOG Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Office Expansion
ECICOG recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with the completion of an office expansion/remodel project. After eight new staff members...
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Save the Date - ECICOG Local Government Recharge Event Set for May 16
ECICOG will be hosting a local government gathering onThursday, May 16 from 9am-3:30pm at Fireside Winery Marengo. The recharge event is...
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