The League office will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Resources

Find resources on a variety of topics relevant to city government.

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Publications
Research

Index of Iowa Laws Pertaining to Cities

An alphabetical topic reference to the Code of Iowa

Events & Workshops

Gather. Network. Learn.

2024 Workshop Topics: Budget Projections and IssuesDiscussion on financial trends and projections important to your city budget. Iowa Department of Management UpdateTed…

MLA is designed to help all city officials better understand their role in municipal government and how to effectively serve their community.…

Nuisance Abatement Conference May 21, 2025 | Mason City Nuisance Abatement Conference The League’s annual Nuisance Abatement Conferen…

Latest Publications

Published July 1, 2025

Review our New Laws of Interest where we highlight recently passed legislation that could impact your city.

Published June 23, 2025

Interested in running for a political office? Learn what the requirements are and resources available.

Published December 13, 2024

Fostering community pride and connection is important to your citizens—and we know it matters to your city, too. Yet, with limited time…

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