Advertising Opportunities
Find several ways to get your products and services in front of Iowa decision makers by advertising with the Iowa League of Cities.
Cityscape Magazine Advertising
The League’s Cityscape magazine is one of the primary sources of information for city officials in Iowa. Each month the magazine is delivered to key officials in approximately 870 League member cities. The print edition has a circulation of approximately 4,500 and over 2,000 for the ePub edition. If your organization provides services for municipalities, advertising in Cityscape is an effective way of getting your message out to thousands of municipal decision-makers in Iowa. Contact the League office to receive a free copy of Cityscape magazine.
Advertising Options
Marketing to city officials couldn’t be any easier.
Join the Iowa League of Cities on March 4, 2025 for Local Leaders Day. The day provides three sponsorship opportunities. Each of the sponsors will be listed in all of our promotional materials, including signage and verbal recognition at the event and 1 free attendee.
Join the Iowa League of Cities for the Iowa League of Cities Golf Tourney, a fundraiser for the Tim Shields Endowment Fund.
Hundreds of city officials gather for the League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit each year. The three-day event has several options for companies to get their message out to attendees. Present your products, services and solutions to mayors, council members, administrators, city managers and department directors who have influence to impact business decisions in their communities.
The Directory features the names and titles of key officials, both elected and appointed as well as the city hall address, postal address, phone and fax numbers, city hall office hours, location by county, council meeting schedule and the form of government. The Directory also includes a “Services” section which lists businesses and organizations by categories. This Directory is the first place city leaders look when hiring consultants, requesting bids and purchasing supplies. Advertising has closed for the 2024-2025 Directory.
In August each year, the Iowa League of Cities launches the “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest for 7th graders. The contest is promoted to 7th grade English and Social Studies teachers. Winners receive a $250 college scholarship.
Community Alliance Programs
The Community Alliance Programs give companies year-round exposure to city officials while showing their support for Iowa’s local governments.
Find all of our current Associates, Partners and Endorsed Programs. Want your company added to the list? Fill out a Community Alliance Programs Application so city officials can easily find what you have to offer and experience the benefits of joining with the Iowa League of Cities.
Set your company or organization apart by aligning with the League as a Partner Program or Associate Program. All applicants must be approved by the League Executive Board.
Latest Publications
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This publication is designed to assist cities begin their annual budget process. Learn about revenues, expenditures, legislation and other budget issues.
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.