Annual Conference & Exhibit

Our largest educational offering of the year, this three-day event draws hundreds of city officials from all corners of Iowa

September 17-19, 2025
Annual Conference & Exhibit

September 17-19 at the Community Choice Convention Center located in the Iowa Events Center!

Community Choice Convention Center | 833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Looking for Exhibit info? Check out our Exhibit Marketing page.

2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit Resources

2025 Conference Workshops

Find a list of the workshops that will be offered during the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit. Be sure to check back as more workshops are added!

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Find out who the sponsors and exhibitors are for the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit.

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Exhibit Marketing

Interested in exhibiting? Check out sponsorship options, FAQs, the exhibit hall map & more!

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2024 Conference Photos

Check out photos from last year’s event!

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Additional Conference Resources

Award Applicants

Know someone who should receive the Hall of Fame or Rhonda Wood Smith awards? Want to apply for CEMO recognition? In addition check out the People’s All-Star Community competition on Facebook starting later this summer.

Awards Index

Conference Attendee Press Release Template

Want to share your attendance at the Annual Conference with local media? Use our conference attendee press release template.

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Annual Business Meeting

Voting delegates from member cities vote on business items, including the approval of the new League Executive Board members and legislative values.

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Info on Continuing Education Credits

The Annual Conference offers credits and CLEs. Please contact League staff (mbrsvcs@iowaleague.org) for assistance.

Workshop Payment Policies

Conference Policies

Future Conference Dates

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Annual Conference & Exhibit:
2025: Central Iowa, September 17-19
2026: Bettendorf, September 23-25
2027: Dubuque, September 22-24
2028: Council Bluffs, September 20-22
2029: Coralville, September 12-14

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