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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…
Funding is available through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to support innovative rural projects, housing assessments, child care needs and resident attraction. Up to $500,000…
View the recording of the presentation that Molly Widen and Heidi Burhans of the Secretary of State Office presented on October 11. They walked through…
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