This planning grant possibility is funded by the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) and is due July 30, 2010. Click for more information- Iowa Planning Grant Close 7-30-10. This grant possibility funded under the Rebuild Iowa Office (RIO) and is due September 30, 2010. This grant is only eligible for those counties declared disaster areas during the 2008 floods. This only applies to Palo Alto and Lyon counties in the NWIPDC region. Click for more information- Iowa Planning Grant 3 Close 8-30-10.
PLANNER Housing Specialist The Northwest Iowa Planning & Development Commission (NWIPDC), a Regional Planning Agency/Council of Governments is looking to hire an individual for the Planner position specializing in housing. Minimum requirements are: Degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Public Administration or related field. Job duties include: technical and advisory work, administrator for federal and state grants by working with local governments, homeowners, contractors and the general public. Perform housing inspections in association with IFA Tax Credit program, Regional Housing Trust Fund administration, assist in developing and improving housing program. Written and oral communication skills are a must. Salary range $40,000 -54,000. Salary commensurate with experience. NWIPDC is an equal opportunity employer. Submit resume and cover letter by July 19, 2010, to: Executive Director; NWIPDC; Box 1493; Spencer, Iowa; 51301.
The Iowa League of Cities, Iowa State Association of Counties, Iowa Association of Regional Councils and ISU Extension are collaborating on a one-hour “Iowa Smart Planning Webinar” for city and county officials and planning and zoning commissioners. The Iowa Smart Planning Law was passed by the Iowa legislature and signed by the Governor this past April. Gary Taylor of ISU Extension will discuss the key elements of the law, the implications of the law on planning and zoning in Iowa cities and counties, and lessons we may be able to learn from other states that have adopted similar laws over the past twenty years. Among other things, the law created a Smart Planning Taskforce to make recommendations for improving local comprehensive planning. Mr. Taylor, who is also a member of the Taskforce, will provide his insights into the work that the Taskforce must undertake before November 15, when its report is due to the Governor and the legislature.
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, July 7th at 1:00 pm. This webinar will be repeated again at 7:00 pm. Remember when you call the phone number provided, you normal long distance charges will occur. It is NOT a toll-free number. To register click on *NEW* Iowa Smart Planning Webinar 07/07/10
The NW Planning and Development Commission are offering a new service of zoning administration to the participating entities in the region. Please refer to Zoning Administration Services under the Services and Programs section for more information.
If you have any questions, please call Steve Hallgren, Planning Director or any of the NWIPDC Planning staff at 712-262-7225 for assistance.
On March 24, 2010 at the Arrowwood Resort and conference Center in Okoboji, the Iowa State University Extension will be offering the workshop, ‘Introduction to Planning and Zoning for Local Officials.’ Please refer to the flyer New* Planning and Zoning Workshop for Local Officials for the complete information about the workshop and to fill out the registration form. Please call Steve Hallgren, Planning Director or any of the NWIPDC Planning staff at 712-262-7225 for assistance.
Please refer to the link *NEW* - Grant Alert - Potential Funding Sources under the Resource Center to learn about potential funding sources for water and wastewater infrastructure. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Steve Hallgren, Planning Director or any of the NWIPDC planning staff at 712-262-7225 for assistance.
Please refer to the “CDBG GRANT ALERT” under the resource center, if your city, county or non-profit organization sponsored by a city or county is considering a water, sewer, community facility or housing project. These Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds may be available to assist your community with financing a portion of the project. Projects that are typically the most competitive are those that demonstrate sound planning principles, show strong local commitment and make an impact to a maximum number of benefiting low to moderate income persons. In order to meet the fall deadlines and eligible to apply for CDBG funds, projects must demonstrate benefit to low and moderate income persons verified through an income survey process. Cost estimates and preliminary engineering or architectural reports must be completed prior to applying.
Please join in the webinar for the CDBG September 2, 2009 from 8:30 to noon, to find out more information for your community. Again please refer to the “CDBG GRANT ALERT” under the resource center for more information for viewing the webinar.
If your city, county or non-profit organization is considering applying for a CDBG project or would like more information, please call Steve Hallgren, Planning Director or any of the NWIPDC Planning staff at 712-262-7225 for grant writing assistance.
Welcome to our new Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission web site. We have tried to develop a more useful and user friendly site that not only provides information about our organization such as who we are and what we do, but also provides you with direct access to information and links to many valuable sources and agency partners as well. On here you'll find census information, contact information for our cities and counties, information on services and programs we deliver, and many useful links to organizations that may be of assistance to you, plus much more. The new site also enables us to post recent project news, maps and documents, and we will be adding these as time progresses. I hope you like the new NWIPDC page and find it very useful.
In addition, we are resurrecting our agency newsletter and it will be available very soon. Its new format will be entirely electronic and it will be sent directly to all who have requested it. The newsletter will also be posted directly on the new webpage as well. Please enter your email address as directed on the web page to receive the newsletter directly. Please enjoy the website and contact us with any comments or questions you may have, or if we can help you or your organization in anyway.
Best Regards,
Ted Kourousis
Executive Director
The Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission is a regional governmental organization whose mission is to provide community and economic development and job training services for a nine county area. The agency's full time, professional staff assists the member counties and municipalities in such areas as community planning and zoning, federal and state.