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East Central Iowa Council of Governments

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East Central Iowa Council of Governments

ECICOG promotes regional cooperation and provides professional planning services to local governments.

The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is an intergovernmental council established in 1973 under Chapter 28E and provided for under Chapter 28H of the Code of Iowa. Governed by a board of directors comprised of elected officials and private citizens, ECICOG was created to promote regional cooperation and to provide professional planning services to local governments in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Tama, and Washington Counties (all services are not offered in all counties). A portion of our operations are supported by a per capita assessment paid by these counties. Since its creation, ECICOG has become recognized as an ideal vehicle for addressing planning issues that require a regional perspective. Cities and counties benefit from the assistance of our staff in their efforts to promote community and economic development, improve housing stock in the region, manage solid waste, and meet the transportation needs of the area. With the ECICOG offices centrally located in Cedar Rapids, our professional staff is available to assist local officials and concerned citizens in exploring ways to make their communities a better place to live. ECICOG board members may also be contacted for more information on the advantages of regional cooperation and coordination.

09/09/2026

Last week, ECICOG attended the MINK Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The MINK Conference brought together regional leaders from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas for one impactful multi-state event.

ECICOG’s own Jessica Walker was a panelist for the session, “From Strategy to Action: CEDS, Annual Work Plans, and Technical Assistance.” Jessica shared ECICOG’s experience developing Envision East Central Iowa, our region’s digital Community Economic Development Strategy, and how we are using the platform to move beyond planning and toward implementation.

Envision East Central Iowa provides a dynamic way to communicate the CEDS, track strategic priorities and progress, connect annual work plans to the larger regional vision, and help stakeholders see how individual actions contribute to the region’s overall economic development goals. The Digital CEDS is helping ECICOG turn strategy into action making it easier to measure and communicate progress along the way. Check out the plan here: https://www.envision-eastcentraliowa.org/

Thank you to the MINK Conference organizers and our fellow panelists for a great conversation about how regional organizations can make their CEDS more useful, dynamic, and actionable!

09/03/2026

Good things happen when we share ideas and work together.

ECICOG Environmental Specialist Alyssa Comer joined watershed management authorities and partners from across Iowa at the 2026 WMA Gathering in Story City.

Alyssa shared about the administration and technical assistance ECICOG provides to WMAs. This year’s gathering focused on funding and facilitation—and sparked some great conversations about how we can better support WMAs and the important work they do in their communities.

We’re always glad to learn, share, and connect with partners working toward healthier, more resilient watersheds across Iowa.

Check out this new opportunity in Palo! Visit our website at ecicog.org/housing or contact Deanna Robinson at deanna.rob...

08/26/2026

Check out this new opportunity in Palo! Visit our website at ecicog.org/housing or contact Deanna Robinson at [email protected] or call at 319-289-0060

08/13/2026

Derelict Building Grant
August 20 1:30 p.m.
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Faster Answers in Ely with AI
September 15 @ 1:00 p.m.
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Regional Transportation Funding Pre-Application Workshop
October 15 at 1:30 p.m.
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08/11/2026

ECICOG Housing Grant Specialist Nicole Beuc recently participated in a housing roundtable with Representative Ashley Hinson and local community housing partners, sharing successes and lessons learned from the PATCH derecho recovery housing program.

We appreciate the opportunity to share our region's experience and learn from others working to address housing needs in our communities.

Thank you to Neighborhood Finance Corporation - Cedar Rapids for bringing local housing partners together and to ABODE COMPANIES INC for hosting the discussion.

Matthew 25 City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Government

08/03/2026

Find out if you qualify for our Critical Home Repair Grant Today. Available for residents in Benton, Iowa, Jones and Washington County. Check out our website to learn more: https://www.ecicog.org/housing

07/28/2026

Check out this exciting free opportunity from the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Register by August 3!

All workshops are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is on your own, with an opportunity to join fellow attendees at a local restaurant.

Register Today: https://t.e2ma.net/click/ye110k/yu1kcu/awqux7

07/21/2026

We're honored that ECICOG, along with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments, SIMPCO, and Region XII Council of Governments, has received a National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Impact Award for our Open Meetings and Open Records training initiative.

When Iowa's new training requirement for elected officials and public board members took effect in 2025, ECICOG made training accessible and convenient through flexible scheduling, in-person options, and timely certificate issuance.
This project demonstrates what COGs do best—responding quickly to local government needs and ensuring communities of all sizes have access to the services they need.

We're proud to be recognized for this partnership and grateful for the opportunity to serve local governments across Iowa.

Does your board need open meetings and open records training? Contact Robyn Jacobson at [email protected] for information.

07/20/2026

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700 16th Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13193659941

Website

http://www.ecicog.org/

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