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The National League of Cities (NLC) released a new report, On the Frontlines of Today’s Cities: Trauma, Challenges and Solutions, detailing the rising…
The 2022 City Calendar is now available, offering details on various deadlines and other important events. Find due dates for the annual city budget, audits and…
The submission form for the If I Were Mayor Essay contest is open! The contest is promoted to 7th grade English and…
Did you know AARP could be the largest membership organization in your community? It’s true. AARP Iowa has nearly 350,000 members across Iowa and we are…
Registration has opened for the 2021-2022 Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA), which is held every other year following the city elections. The series is primarily…
It’s a regular city election year as voters across the state will choose their local representatives on November 2. To help candidates…
The National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) major initiative in raising playground safety awareness is administering the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) training and…
The Iowa Foundation for Parks and Recreation, whose vision is to build a better Iowa through parks and recreation, is continuing their Mini-Grants for…
Iowa State University’s Extension & Outreach Community & Economic Development Program will kick off its Local Government Education Webinar Series on November 5 with…
Registration is now open for the 2021 Budget Workshops! Join us at one of five workshop locations or choose a virtual option if…
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