MIDAS Council of Governments

02/11/2026

MIDAS is holding a public meeting to discuss the STBG and TAP applications for FY2030.

02/04/2026

Did you see the article in today's Freeman Journal featuring MIDAS and the services that we provide to Hamilton County? Thank you, Colleen, for reaching out and asking us about what we do to help residents in rural Iowa! We are here to help rural Iowa thrive!!
Also looking for part time drivers in the area, reach out of you want to learn more! You can email [email protected] with any questions!

The Mid Iowa Development Association — MIDAS Council of Governments might trigger a memory, but this six county organization hasn’t been in the news much lately. Their work continues behind the scenes, though, pushing to keep rural Iowa connected and safe. One of the services they provide that i...

12/12/2025

***NEW HIGHER STARTING WAGE for public transit drivers, $18-$20/hr.

Do you enjoy people? Want to make a difference in your community? We are looking for people-oriented, public transit drivers to join our team! Part-time, flexible schedules with minimal weekend/evening work.

Please apply via or website https://www.midascogia.net/ or reach out if you have questions to 515-573-8145.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at MIDAS!

11/21/2025

MIDAS is looking for a Regional Planner. Feel free to contact Steven Stransky, Community Development Director, with any questions.

11/18/2025

Want to make a difference in your community? Like to provide excellent customer service? Looking for flexible employment opportunities? Join us in this event and let's talk!

11/17/2025

11/13/2025

We're updating the region's five-year Passenger Transportation Plan and need your input to help inform public transit needs in Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, and Wright counties. Feel free to complete the attached survey by November 30, 2025.

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10/29/2025

Getting ready for downtown trick or treating in Fort Dodge Thursday night from 5pm-6:30pm, come see DART bus staff at Central Transfer point! 😊

10/28/2025

Hey Manson residents.....we know you have recently lost your grocery store, we listened and we are here to provide a shuttle to Fort Dodge on the first and third Tuesdays! See information below and call 515-573-8145 to schedule your ride, first come first served! We will open up reservations for November and December, call today!

08/19/2025

Please note, Tuesday August 19th at approximately 9:50am we are without phones or internet. Our provider has been contacted, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/04/2025

Thanks to everyone who has called and signed up their students for transportation for school in our region. Please note that we are public transportation, we are NOT the same as your school district and we provide transportation on a first come, first served basis. Please understand that we can only take ride reservations from riders and their parent/guardian. We can not accept lists from schools, teachers, day care providers, etc. If you have any questions, please call our dispatch team at 515-573-8145.