Allamakee County

Allamakee County

Allamakee County is tucked away in the extreme Northeast corner of Iowa.  Discover Allamakee County up close at the newly constructed Driftless Area Education & Visitor Center just south of Lansing. Continue your scenic adventure to Effigy Mounds National Monument (80,000+ visitors/year), Yellow River State Forest (9,000 acres), Driftless Area Scenic Byway (voted #1 most scenic in the state), and Great River Road (36.2 miles of amazing)! History and nature blend into beautiful parks and recreation in Allamakee County. A four-season paradise, sports enthusiasts will love the beautiful canoeing along the Upper Iowa, Yellow and Mississippi Rivers. Several trout streams are well stocked with popular game fish. Horseback riding, hiking and camping round out the warm weather months. Autumn months bring about hunting seasons for popular game such as turkey, pheasant, partridge and deer. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling are winter sports made for this area. The drive through the area is scenic whatever season you visit.

Towns include Harpers Ferry, Lansing, New Albin, Postville, Waterville, and Waukon.

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Allamakee County Economic Development

Allamakee County Economic Development is a nonprofit, county-wide economic development corporation focused on expanding the economic growth of the county. Its primary emphasis is to enhance existing economic development efforts in Allamakee County through retention and expansion of existing business and industry, tourism marketing and coordination, housing need assessment and development, and the recruitment of new business and industry by providing assistance and referrals. Allamakee County Economic Development is available to help with educational sessions, marketing efforts, grant writing, financial research and development assistance.

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Allamakee County Economic Development

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The UERPC June 2021 Newsletter is Here!

Posted: Mon, June 21, 2021

The UERPC June 2021 Newsletter is here! https://mailchi.mp/51a344055bc6/uerpc-june-2021-newsletter-5551673

 

Highlights include:

  • Bike Helmets Provided to over 500 Students
  • ICOG Legislative Update- June 9, 2021
  • Winneshiek County Trail Safety Campaign
  • UERPC Mental Health Day Staff Highlights
  • UERPC is Opem
  • NOTICE:  UERPC offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th for Independence Day
  • Board Member Spotlight:  Barbara Collins
  • June SRTS Monthly Motivator:  Active Families Together!
  • June 5-2-1-0 Feature:  Encourage Families to be Healthy this Summer!

 

 

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Job Opening-Community Housing Associate

Posted: Fri, May 28, 2021
Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission is looking for a Community Housing Associate. The Community Housing Associate is a full-time position that works under the general direction of the Housing Department Head. Responsibilities include providing community development administrative and technical assistance to UERPC and its individual member cities and counties. This positions works primarily with federally funded programs designed to assist low income homeowners and first-time homebuyers with housing rehabilitation projects within the five-county region served by Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC). The Community Housing Associate assists with all aspects of administering grant programs within the Housing Department, including, but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Program, Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NEIRHTF) and Federal Home Loan Bank.
 
For a full job description, go to www.uerpc.org/job-opportunities.
 
Upper Explorerland is an EEO/EEP employer. Please summit resume and cover letter to: Executive Director, Rachell Howe, at 325 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101 or email to rhowe@uerpc.org.
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The UERPC May 2021 Newsletter is Here!

Posted: Fri, May 14, 2021

The UERPC May 2021 Newsletter is here! https://mailchi.mp/6d89c0365ad0/uerpc-may-2021-newsletter-5525705 

Highlights include:

  • All-In Allamakee! County Adopts Comprehensive Plan Developed in Partnership with UERPC
  • CDBG Grant Provides Affordable Work Transportation to Employees of Upper Iowa Beef in Lime Springs
  • Regional Transportation Planning Update
  • Emergency Broadband Benefit Program- Helping Families Connect During the Pandemic
  • UERPC Participates in Pick-Up Iowa
  • UERPC Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
  • UERPC is Open
  • Notice:  UERPC offices will be closed on Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day
  • Board Member Spotlight:  Larry Schellhammer
  • Senator Grassley Visits Northeast Iowa
  • New Tax Credits Support On-the-Clock Vaccination
  • NICC Virtual Training Opportunities
  • Winneshiek County Trail Safety Campaign
  • May SRTS Monthly Motivators:  May is Bike Month and Bike to School Day!
  • May 5-2-1-0 Feature:  May is Mental Health Month


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Transportation Policy Board to meet May 19th

Posted: Wed, May 12, 2021

The next RPA-1 Transportation Policy Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The Enhancement and Technical Committees will meet beforehand at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., respectively.

These meetings will take place via electronic means pursuant to the provisions of the Iowa Open Meetings Law, Section 21.8, Code of Iowa. For information on accessing the meeting, contact Aaron Detter at adetter@uerpc.org or (563) 419-6126.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the agenda
3. Approval of the March 17th, 2021 meeting minutes
4. Public Hearing: RPA-1 Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP)
5. Consideration and possible board action: Adoption of RPA-1 TPWP
6. RPA-1 Staff Updates
7. NEICAC/EARL Transit Updates
8. Iowa DOT Updates
9. Floor Items
10. Set next meeting date
11. Adjournment

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