Iowa Association of Councils of Governments

Thank you to Theresa Greenfield and Kate Sand for discussing USDA priorities with us and exploring how we can continue to partner with them!

Don't miss out! Homes for Iowa (HFI) will display a home at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, from 9 am - 8 pm. Located on the west side of the Varied Industries building, near shuttle bus drop-offs and main walking routes, knowledgeable volunteers will be available to answer questions. Visit the display, see this well-built home, and imagine the possibilities!

ICOG Board member, Mike Helgerson with Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, presented for a freight planning session at RPO America. Nice job Mike!

Homes for Iowa (HFI) will display a home at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, from 9 am - 8 pm. Located on the west side of the Varied Industries building, near shuttle bus drop-offs and main walking routes, knowledgeable volunteers will be available to answer questions. Visit the display, see this well-built home, and imagine the possibilities!

Home | Homes for Iowa Our Mission is to provide state of the art building trades training and re-entry employment assistance to reduce recidivism while constructing quality homes for sale to Iowans across the state.

ICOG member Gena McCullough from Bi-State Regional Commission spoke at the NADO National Regional Transportation Conference. Exciting news: Gena is the new RPO America Chair!

ICOG Board member, Rick Hunsaker, Region XII Council of Governments presented at today's NADO National Regional Transportation Conference! Great discussion and leadership!

Our 2024 National Regional Transportation Conference is underway in Greenville, SC with a fireside chat opening plenary session led by NADO First Vice President and Region XII Council of Governments Executive Director Rick Hunsaker and U.S. Department of Transportation Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Maria Zimmermann.

The ICOG July 2024 newsletter is now available. The area of focus this quarter is Homes for Iowa. Find it here: https://www.iowacog.com/newsletter

Thank you to Jeff Berckes with the Iowa Department of Management for speaking to our ICOG Board of Director’s today. Jeff gave a very informative presentation to us!

Thank you to Terry Henderson from Honey Creek Resort for his invaluable insights shared during our Summer Directors Retreat, enriching our understanding of Honey Creek Resort!

Disasters are unpredictable and can happen at any time. Councils of Governments have stepped up to help their communities in times of need. Learn more in our April newsletter https://www.iowacog.com/newsletter and view all 290 disaster recovery projects in our Impact Map - https://www.iowacog.com/impact-map

Talk about mental illness. By starting conversations about mental health we can fight stigma in Iowa, join me in making it OK to not be OK in Iowa! MakeItOK.org/Iowa

Ending mental illness stigma starts with understanding. Learn more about mental illness and how to be supportive: MakeItOK.org/Iowa

East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is hosting a HueLife, HUE Conversations event on Tuesday, July 9 from 9am-4pm. ICOG members receive a discount when registering!

Register Here- https://fs27.formsite.com/HueLife/8huvjaorel/index

Support Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing your favorite green clothing—whether it's a shirt, pants, or any other garment—Tomorrow, May 16th!

Thank you to Gary Taylor and Nichole Hansen from ISU Extension Office/IFA for speaking to our ICOG Board of Director’s today. They gave an informative presentation on zoning mapping.

Thank you to Matt Daniels with Origin Homes, a division of Hubbell Homes. Origin specializes in developing homes in rural Iowa. Matt gave us insightful Information on their upcoming projects at our board meeting today!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Together, let’s end mental illness stigma and support those who are seeking treatment. Learn more: MakeItOK.org/Iowa

Big congratulations to the stellar recipients of this year's ICOG awards at the Staff Retreat. Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission takes home the prestigious Prometheus Award, while the Southwest Iowa Planning Council earns the Innovative Project Award.

Today, COG employee Shelene Codner "Talked Trash" with COG staff from around the state at the Iowa Association of Councils of Governments Staff Retreat in Des Moines. Shelly shared information about the Iowa Waste Exchange and programs available to cities!

Excited to kick off the ICOG Staff Retreat with an inspiring keynote from Brenda Clark Hamilton of Fresh Coffee Professional Growth Programs. Thank you for setting the tone for a fantastic retreat!

Thank you to Iowa League of Cities for featuring an article on COGs in their latest edition of Cityscape! Check out the article “What is a COG?” to learn more.

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The 2024 ICOG Staff Retreat is next week! Our Iowa COGs are in for a treat as they'll have the opportunity to engage with a lineup of excellent speakers and connect with fellow professionals. Get ready for an event packed with insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities!

Thank you to Mike Bringle with Palmer Group for coming to talk to the ICOG Board of Directors about the services the Palmer Group provides.

The ICOG April 2024 newsletter is now available. The area of focus this quarter is Disaster Recovery. Check out the other articles too, including the one on our Impact Map and Employment Opportunities! Find it here: https://www.iowacog.com/newsletter