Our Mission
To be a catalyst for regional cooperation, uniting local governments of the Tri-State Siouxland Region into an effective Council of Governments
To promote the best possible planning practices and advocate partnerships throughout the region
To partner with local governments in long-range planning, community development activities, and professional regional program management, which foster intelligent growth, economic development, and safe, accessible transportation
Our Vision
To be a valuable partner with local officials in their efforts to address issues, and solve problems within the community
To be an effective uniting force among local governments in addressing issues on a regional basis
To be the model standard of excellence for regional planning organizations and councils of governments
Community Development (CD) offers a variety of project development and technical assistance:
- Comprehensive & Strategic Planning
- Grant Writing & Administration
- Housing Needs Assessments
- Housing Development
- Special Project Coordination
- Natural Resources Planning
- Hazard Mitigation & Control
- Water Issues Research
- Land Use & Zoning Regulations
- Codification Services
- Accessibility Assessment & Training
- Budgeting Assistance
Transportation Planning Division involves the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) providing service in the following:
- Long-Range Transportation Plans
- Transportation Improvement Programs
- Travel Demand Forecasting
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) provides transportation for:
- Elderly & Disabled Individuals
- Students & Pre-school
- General Low-to-Moderate Income Public
Service Areas
The service area of SIMPCO covers the Sioux City metropolitan tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota in addition to rural areas in these counties:
Iowa
- Woodbury
- Plymouth
- Cherokee
- Ida
- Monona
Nebraska
- Dakota County
South Dakota
- Union County