Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council

What Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council does

Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) is a council of governments established in 1965, headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, and serving 75+ local government members across a seven-county, three-state region spanning Iowa (Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, Woodbury counties), Nebraska (Dakota County), and South Dakota (Southern Union County). The organization operates through six core divisions: Transportation Planning (including federally designated MPO and SRTPA functions), Community Development, Economic Development, Housing Programs, GIS Mapping, and the Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS). Its core technology is a Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping capability applied to regional planning, utility mapping, trails, and community needs assessments.

SIMPCO's primary business model is a hybrid of government grant administration and member subscription. Revenue streams include federal and state grants (FTA Section 5310 and 5339, CDBG, STBG, TAP, Low/No Emission, EDA), recurring member dues from local governments, and pass-through administration of two regional housing trust funds (WICIRHTF and DCNHTF). Notable recent awards include a $9.7M FTA Low or No Emission Grant for SRTS facility and fleet modernization (2025) and $415,175 for Housing Division programming in FY2026. Member benefits include grant writing (up to 20 staff hours at no cost), compliance support, GIS services, and representation at regional, state, and federal levels.

The organization is led by Executive Director Michelle Bostinelos, with a Board of Directors drawn from member local governments (2026 Chairman: Jon Winkel; Vice Chairman: Dan Moore). It is a public governmental entity organized under Iowa state law, with no equity ownership; its governance is exercised through committees covering the Board of Directors, SRTS, MPO Transportation Technical Committee and Policy Board, SRTPA Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Board, and the regional housing trust funds. Revenue is not publicly disclosed in the manner of a commercial enterprise.

Name

Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council

Legal name

Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council

Website

https://simpco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIMPCO is a 1965-founded council of governments in Sioux City, Iowa, providing regional planning, transportation, housing, GIS mapping, and public transit services to 75+ local governments across the tri-state Iowa-Nebraska-South Dakota Siouxland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs (92511)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK), Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ), Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

Keywords

• Regional planning
• Transportation planning
• Community development
• Public transit
• Housing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: SIMPCO receives funding through federal and state grants including FTA Section 5310, CDBG programs, STBG, TAP, and various housing and transportation improvement program funds. These grants fund specific projects and administrative costs for regional planning activities.
2. Member Dues: Local government members pay dues as part of their SIMPCO membership, which provides access to technical assistance, grant administration, planning services, and representation at regional and state levels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIMPCO is a Council of Governments that provides regional planning, transportation planning (as the designated MPO and SRTPA), community development, economic development, housing programs (CDBG administration and housing trust funds), and GIS mapping services to 75+ member local governments across the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The organization also operates the Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS), delivering public transit, paratransit, vanpooling, and ADA-accessible transportation services to residents.

Product overview

Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) is a council of governments providing regional planning and public services across the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The organization operates through six core divisions: Transportation Planning (including MPO and SRTPA functions), Community Development, Economic Development, Housing Programs, GIS Mapping, and the Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS). These divisions work together to serve member communities, with SRTS providing direct public transit and paratransit services, while other divisions focus on planning, grant administration, and economic development support. Key programs include CDBG services, Startup Siouxland entrepreneurship initiative, housing trust funds (WICIRHTF and DCNHTF), and the Transportation Improvement Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRTS / Paratransit: Siouxland Regional Transit System providing public transportation and paratransit services across the tri-state region
• Startup Siouxland

Products and services

• Transportation Planning Regional transportation planning services for member governments including MPO and SRTPA functions, long-range transportation plans, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and bicycle/pedestrian activities.
• Community Development Community development programs and support for member local governments including CDBG application preparation, administration, and compliance guidance.
• Economic Development Economic development services including business development support, entrepreneurship programs through Startup Siouxland, and regional economic strategy development.
• Housing Programs Housing assistance programs including CDBG administration, housing trust fund management, and home repair grant support for income-qualified homeowners.
• GIS Mapping Geographic Information System mapping services supporting regional planning, utility mapping, trail mapping, and community needs assessments for member governments.
• Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) Public transit and paratransit services providing safe, reliable transportation to residents across the seven-county tri-state service area, including ADA-accessible services, vanpooling, and request-a-ride capabilities.
• Startup Siouxland Entrepreneurship and small business development initiative supporting the startup ecosystem in the Siouxland region, including First Friday Coffee events.
• CDBG Services Community Development Block Grant application preparation and administration services providing free application support and full project management for member communities.
• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Four-year listing of transportation projects funded with state and federal transportation dollars, covering interstate, highway, street, trail, and transit improvements across the MPO and SRTPA areas.
• Western Iowa Community Improvement Regional Housing Trust Fund (WICIRHTF) Housing trust fund supporting affordable housing initiatives in Woodbury, Plymouth, Monona, Cherokee, and Ida counties through grant assistance to low-to-moderate income homeowners.
• Dakota County Nebraska Housing Trust Fund (DCNHTF) Housing trust fund organized to develop, support, and promote affordable housing initiatives serving residents of Dakota County, Nebraska.

Quantifiable outcome

• $9.7 million in transit funding secured
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siouxland Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community events including Bike to Work Day, First Friday Coffee entrepreneurship events, and advocacy activities. The Chamber serves as a venue and co-organizer for regional initiatives.
• Startup Siouxland (formerly Iowa's West Coast Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional entrepreneurship initiative hosted at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. SIMPCO staff participate in and support Startup Siouxland programming including First Friday Coffee events for entrepreneurs.
• Iowa Association of Councils of Governments (ICOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association of Council of Governments providing peer networking, legislative advocacy, and professional development for Iowa COGs including SIMPCO.
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)coreOthersFTA provides funding through programs including Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities, and Low or No Emission grants that SIMPCO/SRTS administers.
• Iowa Department of TransportationcoreOthersState DOT provides transportation planning funding, administers STBG, CRP, and TAP programs through SIMPCO as the designated MPO and SRTPA.
• Siouxland Trails FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on bicycle and pedestrian planning, trail mapping, and events like Bike to Work Day and the Summer Trailblazer Challenge.
• Akron & Westfield Growth AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented at SIMPCO Annual Meeting on growth and development projects in Akron and surrounding communities.
• Iowa State University Extension & OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on training programs including Open Meetings and Open Records training and data literacy workshops.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG): Regional planning organization serving seven counties in southeast Michigan; comparable as a multi-county regional council performing MPO, transportation improvement programming, and regional planning services for member governments.
• Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA): Council of Governments serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area spanning Nebraska and Iowa; directly comparable as a multi-county, bi-state MPO/COG providing transportation planning, housing, and community development services.
• Mid-America Regional Council (MARC): Council of Governments serving the Kansas City bi-state region (Missouri and Kansas); directly comparable as a multi-county, bi-state regional planning council with transportation, housing, community development, and aging services.
• East-West Gateway Council of Governments: Regional council serving the St. Louis bi-state area across Missouri and Illinois; comparable as a large bi-state MPO/COG administering transportation, housing, and community development programs for member governments.
• Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization: MPO serving the Lincoln, Nebraska region; comparable as a Nebraska-based MPO providing transportation planning, TIP administration, and coordination with local governments within a single state.
• Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: Designated MPO for the Des Moines urbanized area in Iowa; directly comparable as an Iowa-based MPO performing federally-required transportation planning, TIP development, and regional coordination for member local governments.
• Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments: Bi-state MPO/COG serving the Fargo-Moorhead urbanized area across North Dakota and Minnesota; directly comparable to SIMPCO as a cross-state MPO providing transportation planning, transit coordination, and regional services.

Others

• Iowa Association of Councils of Governments (ICOG): Statewide association of Iowa Councils of Governments; comparable as an ecosystem-level peer organization that SIMPCO is a member of, providing peer networking, legislative advocacy, and professional development to Iowa COGs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SIMPCOCOG
• Xx.com/SIMPCOCOG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/siouxland-interstate-metropolitan-planning-council-simpco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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