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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...
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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...
Sep 16, 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...
Jul 17, 20241 min read


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...
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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, 20241 min read


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...
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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...
Jul 17, 20241 min read


Iowa Downtown Conference to be Held in Cedar Rapids
Join city officials from across the state to learn about the latest trends, acquire practical information and ideas, and learn strategies...
Jul 17, 20241 min read


Broadband Map Challenge Process
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that Iowa will receive $415 million to deploy affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service...
Jun 3, 20241 min read


State Rail Plan Survey
The Iowa DOT is seeking feedback via a survey from Iowa cities and counties to gather input on points of conflict between local...
Jun 3, 20241 min read


ECICOG to Host HUE Conversation Training on July 9th
An innovative training opportunity is coming to Cedar Rapids on July 9th that will focus on public sector professionals who want to...
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Local Government Recharge Day a Success
ECICOG recently hosted the first local government recharge event at Fireside Winery near Marengo. The event was focused on the power of...
Jun 3, 20241 min read


New Vanpool Serving Frontier Foods
Frontier Foods is the latest employer in the ECICOG region to partner with the CorridorRides vanpool program. Recently, Frontier Foods...
Jun 3, 20241 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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