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Miss the Telling Your City Story webinar? Watch a recording to get some tips on how to share successes from your city and the…
The Iowa Department of Management is offering a day-long session covering urban renewal and TIF administration in cities. Topics include: Choose a location and pre-register…
The FY 2023 Street Finance Report (SFR) is now available through the Iowa Department of Transportation. The report details road and street-related revenues and expenses only…
Cities can participate in the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan through payroll direct deposit – at no cost. Participation can make it easier for…
Looking to start a leadership program in your community or region? Join the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative’s Leadership Bootcamp in Nevada on October 26-27…
The FY 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) is now available through the Iowa Department of Management. The AFR is a comprehensive report of the revenues, expenditures,…
Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program is accepting applications due September 1. This program integrates landscape planning and design with sustainable action…
Iowa State University Extension’s Rural Housing Readiness Assessment (RHRA) is a tool that helps communities self-assess their housing needs and guides them…
The Iowa Mayors Association created the Mayor of the Year Award to recognize individuals who have provided extraordinary public service to their…
Download the free conference app found in the Google and Apple stores under “Iowa League of Cities Events.” It provides a customizable…
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The Iowa League of Cities has focused on the topic of local option sales and service tax (LOSST), the mechanics of how it works and the importance to the communities.
This publication is designed to assist cities begin their annual budget process. Learn about revenues, expenditures, legislation and other budget issues.
Property taxes play a significant role in municipal government as the primary funding source for city budgets. Check out a variety of special reports regarding this topic.