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title: SIMPCO collaborated with City and County officials to complete 2018 Comprehensive Plan for Ida Grove, Iowa
description: SIMPCO and local officials completed a strategic plan for Dakota County to boost economic development, support businesses, and identify sites for future growth.
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# [SIMPCO collaborated with City and County officials to complete 2018 Comprehensive Plan for Ida Grove, Iowa](https://simpco.org/news/2018-comprehensive-plan-for-ida-grove-iowa)

 Written by [SIMPCO](https://simpco.org/news/author/simpco) | 9/30/24 4:45 PM

**IDA GROVE**

 

## Plan Purpose:

The 2018 Ida Grove Comprehensive Plan was developed to provide a current inventory of community resources and a thoughtful statement of the community’s vision and goals for the future. The plan incorporated public participation and includes analysis of the following planning topics: Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, Community Facilities and Services, Land Use, and Natural Resources. The plan can inform grant applications, leverage funding for community projects, provide legal justification for community decisions, and ensure that local policies are in step with planning best practices.

## Recommendations:

To implement the Comprehensive Plan goals and action steps identified in the following topics: Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, Community Facilities and Services, Land Use, and Natural Resources.

## Future Impact:

- Better understanding of community resources, vision, and goals
- Identified goals and action steps for community betterment projects
- Facilitated collaborative efforts to enhance the community and quality of life in Ida Grove

**[Click here to view the 2018 Ida Grove Comprehensive Plan](https://simpco.org/hubfs/2024%20SIMPCO%20Site/Current%20Projects/Success%20Stories/simpco-IdaGroveComprehensivePlan05_14_2018Final-web.pdf)**.

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