Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments

The Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments is an association of local governments that is committed to identifying, securing, and coordinating local, regional, and federal government projects and programs for the enhancement of our region and member communities.

Public Input Opportunity (3/10/23)
The draft Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation Planning Work Programs (TPWP) for the Black Hawk County MPO and Iowa Northland Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) are available for review and comment. The TPWPs document the transportation-related activities and projects anticipated to occur for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.

Comments will be accepted until the MPO and RTA hold public hearing and consider adoption of the final documents on May 11th at 10:00 AM and May 18th at 1:00 PM. Comments and questions can be directed to Kyle Durant.

Draft MPO FY 2024 TPWP
Draft RTA FY 2024 TPWP

INRCOG is Hiring! (3/7/23)
We have a current opening for a COMMUNITY PLANNER I to provide planning and community development assistance to INRCOG and its members. Learn more...

Emergency Food & Shelter Funds Awarded to Black Hawk County (3/7/23)
We have received notification of award of federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board (EFSP) for Phase 40. Black Hawk County has been chosen to receive $47,695 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. An application for funds and more information can be found here...

2023 Schedule of INRCOG Meetings (1/20/23)
The Schedule of INRCOG meetings for 2023 can be viewed here.

Notice of Funding Availability (1/18/23)
The Black Hawk County MPO is now accepting applications for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program funds for FY 2024-2027. STBG provides flexible funding that may be used on any Federal-aid highway, bridge projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects. STBG applications are due by April 7, 2023. Questions should be directed to Kyle Durant.

MPO STBG Funding Guidelines
MPO STBG Application

Notice of Funding Availability (1/18/23)
The Iowa Northland Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is now accepting applications for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program funds for FY 2024-2027. STBG provides flexible funding that may be used on any Federal-aid highway, bridge projects on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects. STBG applications are due by March 10, 2023. Questions should be directed to Kyle Durant.

RTA STBG Funding Guidelines
RTA STBG Application

Visit the new Black Hawk County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) website to view transportation-related projects and documents, meeting agendas and minutes, information about Safe Routes to School, quick links to Interactive Maps, and more!

INRCOG Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report (12/15/22)
"Like prior years, change was a part of INRCOG during fiscal year 2022..." Read our annual report here.

NEW Cedar Valley Livability Magazine Available! (11/18/22)
The new Cedar Valley Livability Magazine is now available. Check it out and share with your community members to highlight why we are proud to live and work in the Cedar Valley!

Cedar Valley River Experience Plan (8/31/22)
INRCOG, Grow Cedar Valley, and Deere Corporation recently partnered with Vandewalle & Associates to create the placemaking master plan "Cedar Valley River Experience Vision". Using the Cedar River as the link, the proposed plan will support the hospitality, cultural, and retail economic bases and help attract and retain workforce in the Cedar Valley. In addition, the impetus of the plan will be to maintain and improve the economies by increasing density of destinations, focusing on the two downtowns, underscoring recreational opportunities, and creating environmentally sustainable development along the river. You can find the plan here. For any questions or comments, please contact Isaiah Corbin.

OnBoard Public Transit (2/5/21)
Iowa Northland Regional Transit Commission (RTC) is now OnBoard Public Transit! Open to the public, OnBoard Public Transit provides door-to-door transit service in Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy, and rural Black Hawk counties.

For more information about OnBoard Public Transit, visit our website:
www.onboardpublictransit.com