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City Finance 101 on July 23 in West Des Moines will provide guidance on city government finances, including detailed instruction on fund…
Building Trust Through Partnership: Leveraging Public & Private Collaboration to Engage Your Community | July 22 at 10 a.m. Join Doug Neumann,…
Empower Rural Iowa’s application cycle for FY27 grant programs will open July 1. The following grants are accepting applications: BOOST, Innovation-Housing 2.0, Child…
Does your city rely on federal grants? The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed significant changes to the federal rules…
City Finance 101 on July 23 in West Des Moines will provide guidance on city government finances, including detailed instruction on fund…
In honor of America 250, the League is inviting cities to participate in the Best Decorated Patriotic City Hall/City Building Contest. Decorate your city…
Submit your photos for the League Calendar! This is your time to show off projects, great community spaces, and innovative solutions to…
Two different public servants, two different jobs, but the same idea. Stephanie Harden, Council Bluffs Accounting Manager, said she learns a lot…
Cities market themselves every day — whether they realize it or not. Every snowplow route, every park improvement, every utility bill, and…
Are you excited? Our Annual Conference & Exhibit registration is now open! Register now for conference and join us in Bettendorf September 23-25 for…
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