SIMPCO Staff Attended the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference & Exhibit

SIMPCO staff participated in the 2024 Iowa League of Cities Conference & Exhibit, held from September 18 to 20 at the Sioux City Convention Center. This vibrant 3-day event gathered hundreds of city officials from across Iowa to tackle critical municipal issues and foster valuable connections and knowledge-sharing among cities. Michelle Bostinelos, Executive Director of […]

SIMPCO Staff Attended the 2024 Siouxland Chamber Dinner

SIMPCO staff had the privilege of attending the Siouxland Chamber‘s Annual Dinner at the iconic Orpheum Theatre. The evening was graced by a keynote address and a mesmerizing musical performance by John Ondrasik of Give for Fighting. John’s extraordinary talent for crafting music that shines a spotlight on the most pressing issues of our time […]

SAVE THE DATE! Tri-State Legislative Forum – December 6

Please save the date for the Tri-State Legislative Forum held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 8:30 AM – noon, located in the SIMPCO Skip Meisner Training Room, 6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City.  This forum, hosted by SIMPCO, is unique as it is the only one of its kind in the Siouxland area, inviting State […]

Congrats to the City of Le Mars on Receiving Workforce Housing Tax Credits!

Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced over $37 million in workforce housing tax credits for the development of housing across the state. The funding will help 62 housing projects, expected to create more than 2,000 residential units. One of the selected projects receiving tax credits is the Overlook Apartments project […]

Iowa Governor Announces State-Funded Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program (DRHAP)

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg August 14, 2024 Governor Reynolds today announced that conditional awards are beginning to be approved for disaster impacted Iowa homeowners through the state-funded Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program (DRHAP). The awards will allow homeowners to begin rebuilding or be reimbursed for eligible expenses […]

Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications!

Homeowners who have housing recovery needs that are not covered by insurance or FEMA Individual Assistance may be eligible for a maximum of $50,000. This amount is provided as a forgivable loan to assist with the repairs or rehabilitation of homes affected by the recent disasters. To apply for the program, homeowners must first register […]

MRHD Provides 1st Round of Emergency Grants to Support Flood Victims

Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD) announced today $71,650 in emergency grants to non-profit organizations assisting local flood victims impacted by the disaster. The recent unprecedented floods have caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. In response to this disaster, MRHD has swiftly mobilized emergency grant resources to provide support and assistance to those in […]