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A number of cities in Iowa now allow urban chickens in residential areas and more are considering such policies. Proponents point to…
Cities are required to pass a budget annually and there are quite a few steps that must be followed before and after…
There are numerous requirements that cities must follow regarding the publishing or posting of its city council minutes. While this task can…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and…
While most businesses operate in a responsible manner, some do not and become a nuisance to the community. Some complaints received from…
SF295 was adopted in 2013 and hailed as “the largest property tax cut in Iowa’s history.” The stated purpose of the bill…
The basis of any accounting system (manual or electronic) is a systematic use of numeric or alpha numeric segments organized in such…
Coverage Chapter 35C of the Code of Iowa provides the basis of the veterans’ preference law and states that military veterans of…
Closed Sessions Procedures There are times when it is necessary for a city council to discuss city business in a closed session prior…
State Regulation of Golf Carts Under Code of Iowa Section 321.247 golf carts: Are not required to be registered or licensed by…