Chariton Valley Planning & Development Council of Governments

05/20/2026

FYI- CVPD works as transportation planners for the CVTPA-RPA17 region and part of our yearly planning and programming transportation projects, we work with our 7 county engineers, cities and the State of Iowa Department of Transportation on what projects are needed.

Here is just a quick look at some of the costs for construction. Please keep this in mind, when you are looking at what you think needs done for roads, bridges, etc. It is VERY expensive and most of the time our counties and cities have to provide at least 20% match funding for the total costs. We work with what our regional allocated funding is each year to get things done. It may not be completed as soon as everyone likes for it to be, but we do see the needs, we hear what your concerns are and we work within our fiscally constraint amounts.

05/08/2026

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Keep an eye out—registration for the MINK Conference is opening soon! 📆

Get ready to join us in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 31 - September 2. We're bringing together Councils of Government from Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri for two full days of engaging content, collaboration, and connection!

05/07/2026

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05/05/2026

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This time of year tends to bring a lot of projects and priorities to your desk. While we recognize that, we want you to know how much we value your partnership in advancing Homes for Iowa (HFI) alongside your organization, community and family. Our goal is to make HFI projects one of the smoothest,....

04/29/2026

Application period is open & due September 1, 2026.

Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning A Transportation Enhancement Program Community Visioning is a process that encourages visionary and strategic thinking about transportation imp…

04/29/2026

Great hidden gem in Chariton.

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This place smells exactly like your childhood.

Inside Piper's Grocery and Homemade Candies in Chariton, glass cases are filled with handmade chocolates, caramels, and old-fashioned sweets.

They’ve been making candy here since 1947, using recipes that generations of Iowans grew up with.

Step inside and it feels like stepping back in time.

What candy did you always buy as a kid?

📍 Chariton, Iowa
📸 Brian Abeling / Iowa Road Trip

04/22/2026

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04/16/2026

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The Blakesburg Historical Preservation Society (BHPS) will participate in the Historic Hills Scenic Byway Spring Shop About on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 4

04/13/2026

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Thank you to Kristin Prososki of KSU TAB - Technical Assistance to Brownfields for presenting at last week's ICOG Board of Directors meeting! 👏

We learned how brownfields—properties that are contaminated or potentially contaminated—can be challenging to redevelop, and how TAB supports communities through the laws, incentives, and technical assistance that make redevelopment possible in Iowa.

We especially appreciated seeing how Councils of Governments are already involved—and can continue to play a key role—in transforming these spaces into new opportunities for our communities.

04/07/2026

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SAVE THE DATE: MINK 4-State Conference 📆

Mark your calendar for the MINK 4-State Conference, taking place August 31–September 2 at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa!

This year, we're bringing together Councils of Government from Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri for two full days of engaging content, collaboration, and connection.

More details—including the full agenda, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and registration information—will be coming soon.

Stay tuned!