About
Formerly incorporated in 1973, the Southern Iowa Council of Governments is a regional association of local governments united to promote intergovernmental cooperation and strengthen local units of government. SICOG serves Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties. SICOG's membership includes eight counties, 49 communities, and three associate members.
The mission of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments is to provide and coordinate community and economic development primarily through the delivery of planning services, technical program assistance, grant writing, and grant administration to assist local governments and others in their efforts to improve the social and economic well-being of the region.
SICOG is one of the regional councils of governments (planning commissions) in Iowa. The councils were established to address the need for local cooperation in finding equitable solutions to common problems. By working collectively to meet the challenges of the future, cities and counties share professional assistance and resources otherwise not affordable.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Contractors Issues
- Federal Business Issues
- Legislative Issues
Business Planning
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
- Assistance in Finding Government Funding
- Loan Packaging
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Bid Matching and Preparation
Economic and Site Development
- Environmental Compliance Assistance
- Watershed Planning
Nonprofit Development
- Board Development
- Funds Development
- Strategic Planning