We’re Moving!

Visit SIMPCO & SRTS at our new location starting on September 25th! New mailing address & location: 6401 Grodon Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51106

Congrats to the City of Salix!

The City of Salix was awarded $56,950.00 in federal and state BRIC funds through a Project Scoping Grant. As a participant in the current Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Salix was eligible to receive 85% funding toward a study to determine solutions for stormwater drainage and/or redirection. Findings resulting from the FEMA/Department of Homeland Security-funded Scoping […]

SIMPCO 101 in Plymouth County

SIMPCO 101 Please join our SIMPCO 101 to find out how to get the most out of your SIMPCO membership! All newly elected city/county staff, mayors, supervisors, commissioners, council members, and board members, and those curious about becoming a member are welcome to join! Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 4:00-5:00 PM Le Mars Council Chambers, […]

IWCI visit with Governor Kim Reynolds

SIMPCO is thrilled to be in a partnership with Iowa’s West Coast Initiative which supports entrepreneurs and businesses start-ups in the Siouxland region. IWCI visited with Governor Kim Reynolds at Graceful Grind Coffeehouse to talk about all the great things that are happening on Iowa’s West Coast and how we can keep the momentum going!

Monona County Barge Port Access Road Ribbon Cutting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT MICHELLE BOSTINELOS, SIMPCO 712.279.6286 SIOUX CITY IOWA June 1, 2023 Monona County Barge Access Road ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. Monona County, Monona County Economic Development Partnership, and Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new […]

The Great Siouxland Trail Exploration

This summer, join the SIMPCO Bicycle/Pedestrian Roundtable’s new season-long challenge: The Great Siouxland Trail Exploration! Get outside and walk, run, bike, or roll on trails all around the Sioux City Metro. Earn points for each trail segment and landmark you visit along the way, tracking and sharing your progress in the GooseChase app. Each trail […]

Bike to Work Day!

A great time was had by all at the Bike to Work Day breakfast hosted at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce!  A special thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and especially the cyclists who joined in on the fun this morning!  

Congratulations to the city of Marcus!

Congratulations to the city of Marcus on receiving $300,000 in funding from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant. These funds will go towards the construction of a new community golf clubhouse and recreation center that will serve as an event venue, restaurant, and virtual sports facility. SIMPCO assisted the […]

Siouxland Regional Transit System Introduces New Partnership to Encourage Shared Rides for Commuters in Our Service Areas

Sioux City, Iowa (May 1, 2023) – As businesses in the area continue to grow and commute costs continue to increase, Siouxland Regional Transit System is creating improvements to the transit system to attract workers to the area while reducing expenses for commuters. In partnership with Commute with Enterprise, Siouxland Regional Transit System is helping […]