Resources Index
Township contracts If the city has agreements (28E) with adjacent townships, these agreements should be reviewed annually. These agreements set out expectations…
The Iowa General Assembly passed legislation during the 2017 legislative session allowing for the sale and use of fireworks under certain conditions.…
Cities hold a variety of festivals, celebrations and special events; while some of these events are directly sponsored by cities, many are organized…
Cities play an important role in the emergency management and homeland security structure in the state of Iowa. All disasters have a…
While every city must provide fire protection to its citizens, there are choices to be made in the method of delivery. Section…
Iowa’s property tax system is quite complex and has many different components that factor into calculations. To help our members gain a…
Local Control Home Rule is the right to make local decisions at the local level – where decisions are made closest to…
Public notices are used to inform the public of city government matters and when certain actions will occur. Cities are required to…
What is the census data used for? Census data is used annually to distribute more than $1.5 trillion in federal funds. Nearly…
Conflict of interest is a broad and often misunderstood concept. In Iowa, officers and employees of governmental entities are required to avoid…