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Last week, SIMPCO Executive Director Michelle Bostinelos and Transit Director Brian Pearson traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Conference. During the visit, Michelle presented to Congressman Randy Feenstra on priority regional initiatives, including the Lower Big Sioux River Watershed Flood Protection Project and the Sioux City Innovation Center. Over the course of two days, Siouxland leaders discussed key issues affecting the region, including infrastructure, workforce development, education, health care, housing, transportation, and economic development. The Siouxland delegation met with Senators and Members of Congress from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as federal officials, to advocate for projects and programs that strengthen the region and improve the quality of life across Siouxland. ![Brian Pearson, US Rep Dusty Johnson, and Michelle Bostinelos](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Brian%20Pearson%2c%20US%20Rep%20Dusty%20Johnson%2c%20and%20Michelle%20Bostinelos.jpg?width=338&height=432&name=Brian%20Pearson%2c%20US%20Rep%20Dusty%20Johnson%2c%20and%20Michelle%20Bostinelos.jpg)![Rep. Bacon NE](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Rep.%20Bacon%20NE.jpeg?width=242&height=431&name=Rep.%20Bacon%20NE.jpeg)![Honorable Davies](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Honorable%20Davies.jpeg?width=503&height=283&name=Honorable%20Davies.jpeg)![679781453\_1395130192641335\_7312094264792815823\_n](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/679781453_1395130192641335_7312094264792815823_n.jpg?width=356&height=267&name=679781453_1395130192641335_7312094264792815823_n.jpg) ![680215276\_1395928962581336\_5113570603467747193\_n](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/680215276_1395928962581336_5113570603467747193_n.jpg?width=534&height=400&name=680215276_1395928962581336_5113570603467747193_n.jpg)   ![avatar](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20SIMPCO%20Site/Global/simpco-blog-author-logo.png?width=290&name=simpco-blog-author-logo.png) #### [SIMPCO](https://simpco.org/news/author/simpco) The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a council of governments serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. ## Related Posts [VIEW ALL POSTS](https://simpco.org/news) [![simpco-logo-white](https://45496084.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/45496084/hubfs/2024%20SIMPCO%20Site/Global/simpco-logo-white.webp?width=130&name=simpco-logo-white.webp)](https://simpco.org/) The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a council of governments serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. 6401 Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51106 [**712-279-6286**](tel:7122796286) [**simpco@simpco.org**](mailto:%20simpco@simpco.org) - [Divisions](https://simpco.org/divisions) - [Transportation Planning](https://simpco.org/divisions/transportation-planning) - [Community Development](https://simpco.org/divisions/community-development) - [Economic Development](https://simpco.org/divisions/economic-development) - [Housing Programs](https://simpco.org/divisions/housing-programs) - [GIS Mapping](https://simpco.org/divisions/gis-mapping) - [SRTS / Paratransit](https://simpco.org/siouxland-regional-transit-system) - [Learn More](https://simpco.org/about-us) - [About Us](https://simpco.org/about-us) - [Current Projects](https://simpco.org/news/tag/current-projects) - [Publications](https://simpco.org/publications) - [Resources](https://simpco.org/resources) - [Contact Us](https://simpco.org/contact-us) - [News & Events](https://simpco.org/news/tag/news) - [Online Store](https://www.walloffame247.com/srts-simpco) Sign up for Our Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay updated on current projects, upcoming events, meetings, grant opportunities, and ways to get involved. © SIMPCO. 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