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Posted on Monday, December 2, 2024 Updated on Monday, December 2, 2024

REMINDER: the deadline to obligate any unspent ARPA funds is December 31, 2024.  It is very likely cities that do not meet the deadline…

Posted on Monday, December 2, 2024 Updated on Monday, December 2, 2024

Have you ever needed to look something up in the Code of Iowa and struggled to find what you need? The League’s Index of Iowa…

Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Do you have a great topic or idea for an educational workshop at the League’s 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit, September 17-19…

Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The Iowa League of Cities Board of Directors approved a 3% increase to membership dues effective July 1, 2025. Please incorporate this…

Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Keeping track of the due dates, reports and filings can be a lot. The League has put together the 2025 City Calendar,…

Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

New podcast just dropped with City Administrator Dylan Mulfinger of Oelwein on the challengers and opportunities for small cities. Administrators and elected…

Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Iowa League of Cities is excited to announce Chelsea Hoye as the new Director of Government Affairs. Chelsea brings a wealth…

Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Iowa League of Cities and the Iowa Mayors Association held its second annual City Emergency Management Seminar on November 1, bringing…

Posted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

A new free and online version of the Iowa Handbook for City Clerks & Finance Officers is now available! This guide has been prepared…

Posted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

November Cityscape magazine is now available! This issue focuses on key topics for city officials, including the importance of property taxes, the management of correspondence…

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Published November 20, 2024

This index includes links to Code of Iowa citations that apply to city government operations. Please understand that there is a large…

Published November 6, 2024

This publication is designed to assist cities begin their annual budget process. Learn about revenues, expenditures, legislation and other budget issues.

Published November 4, 2024

This document lists all Cities in Iowa with their membership status, past dues invoiced, and projected dues owed by the most recent Census estimate. This document is to help cities budget for their membership dues. Invoices will be sent in June 2025.

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