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Posted on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, June 4, 2024

This is the last week to register for the Iowa Municipal Professionals Academy. Registration closes at the end of the day, Friday, June…

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

The city clerk position is essential to the operations of any city because of the numerous and varied duties they fulfill. Recognizing…

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

The Iowa Legislature passed SF 2442, a property tax omnibus bill that has several implications for Iowa cities, from changes to the…

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Join the Iowa League of Cities on Friday, June 14 at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny for the sixth annual Iowa…

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Register today for the 2024 Small City Workshops focusing on the interplay of library boards and other city officials, highlighting best practices for municipal governments…

Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The Mayor of the Year was created to recognize individuals who have provided extraordinary public service to their community, the League, Iowa…

Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Registration is open for the League’s Nuisance Abatement Conference, which will be held May 23 at the Kent Campus Center at Simpson College. This…

Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Please send us your photos for the League’s Annual Calendar. We’d love to highlight your city’s best features, whether that’s a library,…

Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

May’s statewide meeting is a legislative wrap-up from our Government Affairs Manager, Daniel Stalder. Join the discussion on all the relevant legislative…

Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Updated on Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Registration is open for the League’s Nuisance Abatement Conference, which will be held May 23 at the Kent Campus Center at Simpson College. This…

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