In times when cash is short and equipment needs are piling up, many cities may turn to leases or lease purchase agreements to satisfy…
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The League recently conducted its biennial Utility Rate Survey, concluding in winter 2020. With 365 cities and local government organizations participating, we hope this information…
Although no one can fully protect themselves from potential disease outbreak, steps can be taken to minimize the chances of illness. Almost every…
Automatic Traffic Enforcement (ATE) is the use of cameras and vehicle sensors to make images of vehicles that are speeding or running…
The majority of cities in Iowa regulate animals and pets to some extent. Typically, an animal control ordinance regulates the treatment of…
The rate that children walk or ride a bicycle to school is dropping at the same time obesity rates are increasing. A…
Federal Guidelines for Sign Standards Federal guidelines governing street signs, pavement markings and all other standards for streets and roads open to…
Emergency preparedness is critical in each community, by working together lives can be saved and recovery can occur more quickly when severe…
Public safety employees often put in long hours responding to fires and accidents, conducting time sensitive investigations and providing support for sporting events,…
A 1997 Iowa Supreme Court case states a “city must provide police protection to its residents through locally hired police officers or through intergovernmental…