Resources Index
Public improvement contracts involve many different kinds of contracts – from architect, engineer and consultant agreements to contractor, construction manager, bond and…
Workers’ compensation involves a key tradeoff between the employer and employee. The employer agrees to compensate an employee for lost time from…
Anger and complaints from local citizens may be a challenge to address, but learning the source of the issue and providing information…
Whether you are hosting a statewide conference, presiding over a city council meeting or convening a working lunch with three employees, there…
Nearly all cities must manage nuisance properties in their community at some point. Such properties are unappealing, can cause surrounding property valuations to decline and create a poor image…
The League’s Municipal Salaries and Benefits Survey is now a free product for all member cities, but the city must submit salary information…
The Law Enforcement Special Report provides information on how cities provide police protection. While all cities in Iowa are required to provide…
Each time the General Assembly adjourns for the year, the League publishes a report of the newly enacted laws impacting cities.
In 1968, Iowans adopted a form of Home Rule governance when they approved the Home Rule Amendment to the Iowa Constitution. In…
Please Note:The 2020 Municipal Policy Leadership Handbook is sold out.A new edition will be released with the Fall 2021 Municipal Leadership Academy.