Annual Conference & Exhibit

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

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2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit

We look forward to seeing you next year in Bettendorf, September 23-25!

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2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit Resources


Thank you to everyone who attended the League’s 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit!
The 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit was held September 17-19 in Central Iowa.

2025 Conference Workshops

Find a list of the workshops and presentations presented during the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Thank you to our 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibit sponsors and exhibitors. Find a full list of the companies who participated.

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Award Winners

During the Awards Banquet, we awarded several deserving cities and city officials. Check out this year’s All-Star Community, Hall of Fame, Rhonda Wood Smith and Certified Elected Municipal Official (CEMO) award winners.

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2025 Conference Photos

Check out photos from this year’s event!

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Additional Conference Resources

Submit a Workshop Proposal

Do you have a great topic or idea for an educational workshop at our 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit, September 23-25? Send in your proposal by January 30, 2026.

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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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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:
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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