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Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The League’s next Open Meetings and Open Records training will be April 29 at noon. If you, your council, or appointed boards…

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Join Mason City to talk about how cities can tell their story, communicate their wins, and connect with residents on complex issues…

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, April 7, 2026

MLA Part Three builds on the understanding developed in the first two parts by covering specific issues and challenges that cities face,…

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Property tax reform conversations are accelerating this week at the Capitol. The League asks you please run this easy-to-use model, developed by the…

Posted on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Join the League for City Finance 101 Workshop on April 30 in Atlantic. This quarterly workshop provides guidance on city finances, including fund…

Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Local Leaders Day is coming! Join the Iowa League of Cities on March 4 with our keynote speaker Mark Campbell, director of the…

Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Know a mayor who has gone above and beyond? The Iowa Mayors Association is accepting nominations for the Mayor of the Year…

Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, February 3, 2026

It is budget season for Iowa’s cities and getting public engagement in this process is both valuable and, at times, difficult to…

Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Listen to the latest episode of Leading Iowa as Karen Clemens, city clerk for New Hampton, says be prepared for comments on how you…

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Updated on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Join the League for the next City Clerk Study Hall on December 3 at 10 a.m. Recognizing the important job city clerks…

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