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 $276 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

The UERPC June 2022 Newsletter is Here!

Posted: Mon, June 20, 2022

The UERPC June 2022 Newsletter is here! https://uerpc.org/newsletters.html

Highlights include:

COVID-19, Water/Sewer CDBG Funding Awarded to Northeast Iowa Cities
Funding Available for Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority Section 8 Program
Iowa Association of Councils of Governments Hosts Directors Retreat in Decorah
Successful Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival Held
UERPC Mental Health Day Highlights
UERPC Notices
UERPC June Work Anniversaries
League of American Bicyclists Highlights UERPC's Safe Routes to School Program
UERPC Attends 4-State Economic Development Conference
UERPC Provides 360+ Helmets to Students! Borrow our Bike Safety Kit!
UERPC Staff Garden Party
June 5-2-1-0 Feature

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The UERPC 2022 Newsletter is Here!

Posted: Mon, June 20, 2022

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RPA-1 Policy Board to consider TAP applications, Transportation Planning Work Program, TIP amendments at May 25 meeting

Posted: Wed, May 18, 2022

The RPA-1 Transportation Policy Board will discuss and award Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds at its meeting on Wednesday, May 25th. The Policy Board will also consider approval of the RPA-1 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP) and amendments to the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Policy Board meeting is at 11:00 a.m. and the Enhancement Committee (TAP recommendation) and Technical Committee (TIP amendment recommendation) will meet beforehand at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., respectively. The meeting link is the same for all three of the meetings.

Visit the following web address to access the meeting:

tinyurl.com/5y792fea

Or call: 312-626-6799 Use meeting ID: 830 7977 6267

For details on the proposed TIP amendments as well as the draft TPWP, please click HERE.

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