Region 2 Transit System

Custodian/Bus Washer Opening
Do you like to make things clean and neat? The North Iowa Area Council of Governments' opening for a custodian/bus washer may be just the fit for you! The position primarily involves cleaning and light maintenance of building/grounds/buses that are kept in excellent condition. We are offering $20 per hour plus an ideal benefits package with low-deductible health insurance, fabulous IPERS-retirement, and more. Hours of work: Monday-Thursday 10:30-7 and Friday 8-4:30. Class C CDL with passenger endorsement required, but can be obtained on-the-job. For questions, contact Todd Hull at 641-423-0950 or [email protected]. For complete job description and to apply, follow this link www.niacog.org.Application/Job Description: https://www.niacog.org/about.../employment_opportunities.php .

Celebrating her 100th birthday this year, Zell Cottrell continues to inspire everyone around her with her positive attitude and independent spirit. For the past four years, Zell has been a valued rider of our transit service, using the bus to attend doctor’s appointments and enjoy getting out to see the scenery around the community.
Zell says one of her favorite parts of riding with us is the people she meets along the way. She shared that our drivers are always “pleasant and friendly,” and she appreciates the extra care they provide each trip. From helping her safely to the bus to assisting her to the door at her destination, the door-to-door service has made traveling easier and more comfortable.
Beyond transportation, Zell believes the service plays an important role for many people in the community. She describes it as “a wonderful service for people who have a difficult time getting around.”
We are honored to be part of Zell’s journey and thankful for the opportunity to serve riders like her every day. On behalf of everyone at Region 2 Transit, we wish Zell a very happy 100th birthday and providing her many rides ahead!

In case you missed it: Lifelong Mason City resident reflects on last 100 years If there is wisdom in her story, it’s less about strict habits and more about perspective.

Meet the North Iowa Area Council Of Governments (North Iowa Area Council Of Governments), serving the counties of Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth as well as their 67 cities!

With 48 dedicated staff members, NIACOG is a regional leader in planning, housing, transportation, community development, and transit services.

2025 WINS🏆
- Provided 200,000+ rides to mostly elderly and disabled North Iowans which helped them to reach the doctor, work, grocery stores, and family and friends. Many riders comment that without Region 2 Transit, they would not be able to reach these key destinations!

- Awarded the third of three $2 million grants to renovate electric grids for the cities of Corwith, Bancroft, and Algona, which will greatly reduce monthly outages which had averaged as much as 1.25 per month in one community. This creates stability for business, those who work from home, and the elderly who rely on dependable electricity for their healthcare.

- Spearheaded the first North Iowa Housing Conference with 30 speakers, 150 attendees, 3 tracks of sessions, 27 participating on the inter-agency planning crew, and 10 meetings between cities and developers to initiate housing development projects.

COMING IN 2026 🔜
A $4 million Career Education Training Center will open in Hampton this fall, supported by a $3 million grant from the Economic Development Administration with NIACOG as grant writer and administrator. This center will train high schoolers (and adults) to work for local employers in need of workers and will help stabilize the population base, as 20% of young workers are being lost through out-migration.

CLAIM TO FAME 🤩
The NIACOG region is best known for:
- The last remaining hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
- The world’s largest RV manufacturer (Winnebago Industries)
- "The Day the Music Died," when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" were killed in a plane crash after a concert at The Surf Ballroom

WAY TO GO SANDY!

📢 Important Update from Franklin County Transit 📢

Please note that Franklin County Transit will have a new phone number effective May 1st.

📞 New Phone Number: 641-456-1932

We encourage all riders, partners, and community members to update their records to ensure continued communication and scheduling without interruption.

Thank you for your continued support!

Region 2 Transit is hiring!

Apply online at niacog.org/transit/ or in person at 525 6th Street SW in Mason City!

$1000 sign on bonus paid in 2 increments for part-time drivers after positive 3 and 6 month reviews!

641-423-2262

Help us wish Jessica a happy birthday today! Or wish her a happy late birthday tomorrow when calling for your next ride!

Thank your driver!

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🚌 Driver Retirement‼️
After 3 years of dedicated service, we want to send a huge thank you to Gordon Peterson for everything he’s done for Region 2 Transit. His commitment, kindness, and reliability have made a real difference for our riders and our team. Gordon worked at Region 2 Transit for 3 years after Region 2 Transit assumed operation of Clear Lake Area Responsive Transit. Prior to working for Region 2 Transit, Gordon was a supervisor at One Vision in Clear Lake for over 40 years! We are lucky to have had such a kind and compassionate driver for our Clear Lake riders. Thank you Gordon, for all that you've done for your community over the years providing countless safe trips for our riders. You will be missed by us all. Enjoy retirement!