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 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 […]
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 […]