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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, 20241 min read


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 Loan Program Now Available Through ECICOG
ECICOG is pleased to announce a new revolving loan program for micro entrepreneurs or small businesses. Loans can be used for working...
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Congratulations to Marengo on CDBG Grant!
ECICOG wrote a CDBG Water/Sewer grant application for the City of Marengo to fund improvements to their wastewater treatment facility....
Jun 3, 20241 min read


ECICOG is seeking proposals from qualified professionals
ECICOG is seeking proposals from qualified professionals to support implementation of the region’s comprehensive economic development...
May 9, 20241 min read


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...
Apr 4, 20241 min read


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...
Mar 19, 20241 min read


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...
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Revolving Loan Fund Helps Eastern Iowa Health CenterPurchase Dental Equipment
The Eastern Iowa Health Center recently opened a dental health clinic and utilized a $500,000 loan from ECICOG to purchase needed...
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Riverside Receives $590,000 Grant for Downtown Revitalization
Congratulations to the City of Riverside, Iowa on the award of a CDBG Downtown Revitalization (DTR) grant of $590,000. The CBDG-DTR funds...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Brownfields Workshop to be Held in Monticello
Do you want to learn more about redeveloping dilapidated and potentially contaminated properties in your community? Join local, state and...
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Iowa Thriving Communities Designation Applications Due July 17th
The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Economic Development Authority have announced the 2nd annual Iowa Thriving Communities...
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Office Equipment Finds New Home Through IWE Program
With an administration building undergoing a major $7 million upgrade, Johnson County recently found itself with excess office furniture...
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Welcome New ECICOG Board Members
At the February Board Meeting ECICOG welcomed the following new board members: Bruce Visser, Atkins Mayor Chris Hoffman, North Liberty...
Mar 19, 20241 min read



Register Now for ECICOG's Local Government Recharge Day 2025 on May 8th
ECICOG will be hosting its annual Local Government Recharge Day on Thursday, May 8 from 9am - 3:30pm at Fireside Winery in Marengo....
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Existing Federal Grants are Still on Track (For Now)
ECICOG’s work has resumed a more normal cadence after the Trump administration issued an Executive Order in late January that temporarily...
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Wellman Awarded $500,000 CDBG Water Sewer Grant
The City of Wellman was recently awarded a $500,000 grant to replace water mains and install fire hydrants and water meters. Wellman is...
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