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 […]
Kudos to the Salix Fire & Rescue Department for receiving a $10,000 grant from the Union Pacific Railroad Community Ties Giving Program. This grant will be allocated for the acquisition and installation of two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at the city park and community center, aiding first responders during emergencies in these areas. Additionally, the […]
The SIMPCO & SRTS will be closed on September 2, 2024, in observance of the holiday. Transit services will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On the 27th of June, the Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) management, administrators, dispatchers, drivers, and board chair gathered for an employee appreciation dinner. The purpose of the gathering was to express gratitude and recognize the dedication, reliability, and unwavering commitment demonstrated by the team in ensuring the safety of their clients during each trip. […]
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the recent severe storms and widespread flooding damage. SIMPCO staff are working to compile resources, updates, and links to official information to aid the region as it starts to rebuild from the recent devastation. Visit our Disaster Assistance page for the latest information and resources or […]