Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO)

06/12/2026

Homes for Iowa isn’t just building homes. We are building a stronger Iowa workforce.

To date, more than 700 crew members have trained through our program, earning over 80 industry-recognized certifications in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more.

Each certification represents a second chance and a new skill — helping individuals reenter the workforce ready to fill high-demand jobs across our state.

“Before this program, I didn’t think I’d ever get another shot. Now I have the skills, confidence, and motivation to build something better — for myself and my family.”
— Former Homes for Iowa Crew Member

Homes for Iowa is where opportunity, training, and community come together.
www.homesforia.com

06/11/2026

Demographics in Your Community
📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕐 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Online
This workshop is designed for professionals working in local government, libraries, nonprofits, school boards and civic organizations who want to better understand the communities they serve using demographic data. You'll walk away knowing how to read, interpret, and apply data – not just report it – to make decisions that are more responsive and more equitable.
🔗https://ow.ly/8tmQ50Z5FIk

06/11/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Governor’s Summit in Kearney! Reserve your spot today! https://govsummit.nebraska.gov/

06/09/2026

In honor of America 250, the League is inviting cities to participate in the Best Decorated Patriotic City Hall/City Building Contest. Decorate your city hall or another city-owned building, snap a photo, and submit it by June 29 to [email protected]. Cities are encouraged to get creative and involve staff, volunteers, or community members in the decorating process.

06/08/2026

Join us for the Siouxland GO Pitch Event. Hear local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, connect with fellow professionals, and support innovation in Siouxland. Members and sponsors only.

Thursday, June 11 | 5:30pm
The Warehouse
413 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA

We look forward to seeing you there.
www.siouxlandgo.com

06/03/2026

Grant Opportunities for South Dakota communities.💰

The South Dakota Department of Transportation reminds travelers to steer clear of scams. Please delete texts or emails that state money is owed for an unpaid toll or parking ticket. Reminder: all South Dakota state-owned roads and bridges are toll-free.

06/02/2026

🌟 Check out the latest issue of Expand magazine featuring Anastasia Williams! Learn more about the transition from Iowa's West Coast Initiative to Startup Siouxland, what the regional landscape needs right now, and how local entrepreneurs can get involved. 🌟

Check out the latest issue of Expand here. 👇
https://expand2more.com/current-issue/

Startup Siouxland
Small Business Development Center Sioux City Iowa

06/01/2026

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MATCH GRANT Opens in June 2026 Opens in June 2026 Purpose: The Economic Development Match Grant is designed to bring other funders together, and to support economic development projects within Woodbury County that need potentially higher levels of funding and collaboration. Gran...

05/28/2026

🚧 Upcoming Road Work on I-129

Nebraska DOT has released a statement that work is set to begin June 1 on I-129 near South Sioux City. The project will include replacing high-mast lighting at key interchanges and will be completed under traffic, with lane closures expected. Motorists are encouraged to use caution in the area.