Resources Index
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the more recent Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), provided disabled persons protections in…
Cities in Iowa can boast about the many trail systems available to citizens. These trails help improve a community’s quality of life by…
Trees can provide much to a community, from appealing landscapes to environmental benefits. At the same time, they can cause issues regarding…
City Best Practices External and Internal PoliciesSetting clear and consistent policy is essential for staff and elected officials, limiting exposure to legal…
Budget Workshop Communications – February 2026It is budget season for Iowa’s cities and getting public engagement in this process is both valuable…
Open Meetings Requirements for Governmental Bodies A law adopted in the 2025 legislative session set a requirement for all new elected officials…
Keeping track of the due dates, reports and filings can be a lot. The League has put together the 2025 City Calendar, which details important deadlines for reports and filings that cities must complete throughout the year.
Senate File 2442 (SF 2442) was passed by the Iowa Legislature in 2024. It made changes to property tax law in Iowa,…
Are you curious about public utility rates for water, wastewater and stormwater utilities? Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently funded a project to…
In August 2022, the League conducted a Civility Survey, to help us understand and communicate the current environment and related civility strategies…