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The Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments is a voluntary association of local governments established by state law serving the member jurisdictions in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw and Grundy counties. As a service and planning organization, it is responsible for coordinating, assisting and facilitating programs in Community and Economic Development that will benefit all governmental bodies in the INRCOG region. Emphasis is placed on intergovernmental communication and cooperation, accessing of funds, and the need for continuing, comprehensive planning.

***NEWS AND UPDATES***




I-JOBS 6/17/09
Governor Culver's signature initiative, I-JOBS will strengthen Iowa's economy, help our state recover from the natural disasters of 2008, and preserve or create thousands of jobs. The $830 million three-year program includes several parts but focuses on the key areas shown below. I-JOBS is funded with existing state gaming revenue, meaning no increase in taxes. For more information related to the I-JOBS Program please visit www.ijobsiowa.gov.

I-Jobs Water Quality Small Community Fund
2/4/10

The application for the I-Jobs Water Quality Small Community Fund is now available. For a program overview, please visit the "Grants for Water and Sewer Improvements" section of the Iowa Finance Authority website or contact Brian Schoon, Director of Development and Transit.

Disaster-Related News and Information
Jumpstart State and Federal Programs 3/4/09
For information about the Jumpstart State and Federal Programs available to assist homeowners and business owners who suffered damage as a result of last year's disasters, contact Jim Rodemeyer, Housing Director or Gary Iversen, Economic Development Coordinator or visit the Rebuild Iowa Office website at www.rio.iowa.gov/resources/jumpstart.html.

Cedar Valley Nature Trail Closures 10/6/08
For a map of the CVNT and portion closed due to damage caused by the flooding in 2008, click here.

Transportation News

Cedar Valley Trails and Recreation Guide Available

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) 3/11/09
MPO Projects
INRTA Projects
Map of ARRA Projects

University Avenue Corridor Study 12/30/08
INRCOG, along with the cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo and the Iowa DOT, is initiating a study of University Avenue between Iowa Highway 58 and U.S. Highway 63. The purpose of this study is to examine the various needs along University Avenue and to develop a master plan that would guide any future reconstruction.

If you have any input, comments or questions, please contact us by e-mail at bob.lentz@aecom.com.

Project Update No. 1 10/17/08

Project Update No. 2 12/30/08
Project Update No. 3 03/17/09
Project Update No. 4 10/22/09

Jobs for Main Street – Proposed Road and Transit Projects 2/8/10
A second stimulus bill, titled Jobs for Main Street, is being considered by Congress. If adopted, this bill is anticipated to have a similar amount of transportation funding as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Iowa Department of Transportation has advised MPOs and RPAs to select projects for this funding. These projects need to be amended into the FY 2010-2013 Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) for the MPO and the RTA.

Public Hearings to consider amending the selected projects into the TIPs are scheduled as follows:

MPO – Thursday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. (click here for a list of amendments)
RTA – Wednesday, February 17 at 1:30 pm. (click here for a list of amendments)

Both Public Hearings will be held at the INRCOG Center, 229 E. Park Ave. in Waterloo. The public is invited to attend and provide input on the proposed amendments.