Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission

Who We Are & What We Do

Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) is a council of governments that delivers a wide range of customized planning, advisory and resource development services to help communities build the future of the Northeast Iowa region. UERPC has become recognized as an ideal vehicle for addressing issues that require a regional perspective, obtaining over $265 million in grant funds since its establishment in November of 1972.

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“Our long-standing partnership with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission has helped foster opportunities and economic security in northeast Iowa. Together, we have created numerous revolving loan funds, and provided funding for technical assistance creating employment opportunities and increasing the quality of life for rural Iowans.

When rural Iowa thrives, the entire state thrives.

USDA Rural Development programs and our partnerships with organizations such as UERPC are catalysts for rural prosperity through a variety of tools and resources we offer that ensure rural families, businesses and communities have the access to the help they need today, and into the future.”

Grant Menke, State Director in Iowa
USDA Rural Development

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

News Headlines

RPA-1 draft Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) for SFY 22 available for public review and comment

Posted: Fri, April 30, 2021

The Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) for Regional Planning Affiliation 1 (RPA-1) and the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) Transportation Policy Board is now available for public review and comment. The document will be available for public review for a minimum of 15 days prior to adoption, and will be considered for adoption at the Board’s next meeting, May 19th, 2021 at 11:00.

For more information, please visit: http://www.uerpc.org/public-comment.html

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The UERPC April 2021 Newsletter is Here!

Posted: Mon, April 19, 2021

The UERPC April 2021 Newsletter is here! https://mailchi.mp/d1ae5949196d/uerpc-april-2021-newsletter-5517638

Highlights include:

President Signs American Rescue Act
UERPC Assists Elma in Pursuing Childcare Funding for Elma Community Complex Project
Trail Safety Campaign Launches in Winneshiek County
NICC Virtual Training Opportunities
UERPC Financial Report- June 30, 2020
UERPC is Open
Intern Spotlight: Mackenzie Miller
FOR SALE: City of Oelwein's Homes for Iowa House Ready to Become Someone's New Home
Board Boot Camp for Clayton County Nonprofits
Trees Forever Offers Seedling Tree Grant Program
Bike/Walk to School Day is May 5th!
April SRTS Monthly Motivators: Time to Dust Off Your Walking Shoes and Bikes!
April 5-2-1-0 Feature: Plant a School Garden!

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March 24th Housing Summit Now Online!

Posted: Mon, March 29, 2021

The Northeast Iowa Housing Summit that was put on by UERPC and the Northeast Iowa Business Network, on Wednesday, March 24th, can now be viewed online! Please click the tab below to view an overview of the summit as well as get the recordings from both sessions.

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