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The City of Mount Vernon recently adopted a zoning amendment ordinance prepared by ECICOG that added accessory dwelling units (ADU) as a...

A group of regional leaders convened on November 20th and 21st to learn the Strategic Doing method of group facilitation. Strategic Doing...

ECICOG is honored to have been awarded a 2024 NADO ALICEANN WOHLBRUCK IMPACT AWARD for work completed by our staff lead Deanna Robinson...

ECICOG successfully obtained an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to accelerate work related to Envision East Central...

The City of Belle Plaine was recently awarded $390,000 in CDBG Disaster Recovery funding to rehabilitate the upper story of the historic...

Hiawatha was recently awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund the second phase of a water main replacement...

Since its launch in 2018 the 380Express bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City has seen continued growth in ridership. The...

Linn County and the City of Ely recently completed an update to their existing fringe area agreement, which guides development that...

ECICOG is announcing the opportunity for local governments to apply for regional Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and...

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

Each year the Iowa Finance Authority recognizes someone who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of those around them and in their...

The City of North Liberty was recently awarded a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) on behalf of the North Liberty...

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...

Homes for Iowa is a program that helps communities with affordable housing by providing quality-built houses that have been assembled by...

ECICOG was recently engaged by Linn County to coordinate the Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The purpose...

Do you know of any ‘problem’ properties in your area? These could include abandoned downtown buildings, former industrial or commercial...

On July 9, the City of Oxford held a public hearing for the adoption of their updated comprehensive plan. The City and ECICOG worked...

How aligned is your City Council? Reaching an agreement on common goals helps city government run smoothly and provides clear direction...

ECICOG recently completed a Housing Needs Assessment for the 14 cities within Linn County outside of the metro area. The data revealed...

In 2022, five communities in the ECICOG region joined the Hometown Pride Program, a statewide initiative through Keep Iowa Beautiful in...