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Many community leaders ask for guidance regarding steps to follow when considering public improvement projects. Types of projects may vary from a…
Many residents often select recreational trails as one of their top infrastructure priorities. What may not be as obvious is that these…
Cities benefit from planned development and property regulation. Typically, this is achieved through a zoning ordinance. However, small cities may not have…
Understanding current assets and areas for growth is essential when establishing economic development plans. Cities are encouraged to continually evaluate the various…
Many cities have the responsibility of maintaining a cemetery as well as handling funds for perpetual care cemeteries. It is important for…
When bringing on a new employee, it is important to understand that orientation and onboarding are not the same. Both orientation and…
Many cities in Iowa regulate how buildings and structures in their community are constructed. This is done to protect the safety and…
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which has three basic functions: Flood InsuranceWhen a city becomes…
A growing principle in municipal government planning efforts is the incorporation of sustainability concepts. These ideas can reach into nearly all parts…
Eminent domain provides state and local governments in Iowa the ability to require private property owners to sell their property for a…