Southwest Iowa Planning Council

Summer Fun Bus!

SWITA is offering a safe, affordable way to transport your kids in the City of Atlantic this summer. $40/month for unlimited rides, $25/20 rides, or $15/10 rides. Contact the SWITA office for more information. 243-2518 or 1-800-842-8065.

SWIPCO exists for our cities, counties, and customers.

SWIPCO, serving sixty-three municipalities in eight counties - Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page.

Region Map

SWIPCO is governed by a 17 member Policy Council consisting of one supervisor from each county board, six citizens who are appointed by the county boards and three that are selected by the Council. These members represent the areas of business, education, human services, economic development, government and community life.

SWIPCO is conveniently located on the southwest edge of Atlantic next door to Henningsen Construction on SW 7th Street/ Hwy 6.

From I-80: SWIPCO is located in Atlantic Iowa between Council Bluffs and Des Moines, 10 miles south of Exit 57, from Interstate 80. Once in Atlantic proceed west on 7th Street/Hwy 6. SWIPCO is the last building on the West edge of town on 7th Street/Hwy 6.

Southwest Iowa Planning Council has faithfully served the residents, cities, and counties of southwest Iowa for the past 35 years and is continuing to work for the future betterment of our communities.

SWIPCO is proud to offer transportation, housing rehabilitation, a business revolving loan fund, technical assistance, community planning and grant writing services.

	Southwest Iowa Planning Council Headquarters
The goal of SWIPCO is to promote regional cooperation as well as to serve the counties and cities within the region with community and economic development activities to improve the quality of life for all residents in Southwest Iowa.
	Tranportation (SWITA)
Under the auspices of Southwest Iowa Transit Authority (SWITA), SWIPCO operates the public transit system in eight county region.
	Housing (SWIHTF)
Through the Southwest Iowa Housing Trust Fund (SWIHTF), SWIPCO seeks to provide safe, affordable housing and expand housing opportunities in its Region.
	Planning
SWIPCO provides multiple types of planning and technical assistance for its member cities and counties.
	Business Loans
SWIPCO provides funding assistance to new and existing businesses in the five counties it serves through its Revolving Loan Fund