News & Events

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 […]

Bike to Work Day BOGO Deals! May 19th!

From morning brews  to evening brews , we’ve got you covered. Bicyclists who participate in Bike to Work Day next month will have access to all-day specials at these downtown restaurants! Thanks so much to these bike-friendly sponsors for their generosity and support: Downtown Partners – Sioux City Buffalo Alice Coffee & Purrs Hardline Coffee Co. Jackson […]

Sioux City Metro Bike to Work Day

Spring is officially here, which means Bike to Work Day will be here before we know it! This year we will have a complimentary breakfast, giveaways, health and fitness vendors, and a bus demonstration from Sioux City Transit. The fun doesn’t stop at the end of the event: participants will have access to ALL-DAY BOGO […]

Congratulations to Plymouth County – $792,778 RISE Grant

Congratulations to Plymouth County on its grant award from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economic (RISE) Program in the amount of $792,778! These funds will be used to assist in paving approximately 2,625 feet of 240th Street located south of Le Mars.  This project was deemed necessary to provide improved access […]