Region XII Council of Governments

09/12/2026

Learn more about new transit service in the City of Manning!

Manning Public Library Partners with Western Iowa Transit to Offer Free Rides for Residents... Full Story Below ⬇

09/12/2026

Welcome Ruby Dominick!
Ruby Dominick has joined the COG as a Regional Planner. Ruby is originally from Sioux City, Iowa and graduated in May from Iowa State University with a Community and Regional Planning Degree. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, working out and being with her family and friends. She is excited to learn new things and meet new people.

09/10/2026

Alliant Energy & Trees Forever planting grants are available now! Application deadline is November 1.

Alliant Energy’s Community Tree Planting Program. Part of the One Million Trees Initiative Alliant Energy’s Community Tree Planting Program, Part of the One Million Trees Initiative is …

09/09/2026

Kevin Reese Honored as IPTA Driver of the Year. We are pleased to announce that Kevin Reese, a dedicated driver at Western Iowa Transit, has been named the Iowa Public Transit Association's Driver of the Year. He received this recognition at the IPTA Driver of the Year banquet held in June. To learn more about Kevin's achievement and stay updated on the latest news from Region XII COG, please refer to our Summer 2026 newsletter:https://region12cog.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/August-2026-Newsletter.pdf

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day! COG offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Western Iowa Transit will run limited operations. Have a safe and fun Labor Day holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

Congratulations to the City of C**n Rapids Iowa on being awarded $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. These funds will be used to complete streetscape improvements along Main Street from 4th to 7th Avenue to include: ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, street lighting, and pedestrian improvements. Thank you for allowing Region XII COG to prepare this successful application.

08/28/2026

Catch the latest news from Region XII COG! Learn about COG projects, upcoming grant deadlines, recent grant awards, and special awards!

https://region12cog.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/August-2026-Newsletter.pdf

08/23/2026

School starts tomorrow around the region! Be safe and have a great year at school!

08/07/2026

Open Meetings and Open Records Training, August 24, 2026. 5:30 PM. Region XII COG, 1009 East Anthony Street, Carroll.

Region XII COG is an approved training provider by the Iowa Public Information Board to deliver on open meetings and open records as required by Iowa H.F. 706 for all newly elected and appointed officials after July 1, 2025.

Adopted in 2025, all newly elected and appointed officials must complete a training session of open meetings and records.

07/31/2026

The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission is beginning the process to update the State Transportation Plan. This plan provides a framework for how future investments should be made to Iowa’s multimodal transportation system, including all modes such as aviation, public transit, rail, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, highways, and water transportation.

As part of the update, Iowans are invited to offer input on Iowa’s multimodal transportation system via a short survey to collect feedback on the current system and gather ideas for the future of transportation in Iowa. Public input will be used to help refine and validate the draft goals and strategies that will guide Iowa’s transportation system over the coming years. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: