Small City Workshops
Each summer, the League hosts Small City Workshops across the state. The topics and information presented at these workshops are geared toward the specific needs of Iowa’s small cities, although anyone is welcome to attend.
Thank you to everyone who attended a Small City Workshop in 2026! This year, the Small City Workshop Series returned to in-person sessions. To facilitate networking and provide opportunities for attendees to take advantage of time with League staff, workshops were held across the state. Three sessions each covered a single topic so members had the option to attend workshops relevant to their community. For those interested in participating in all sessions in one sitting, a Saturday morning session was offered as well.
Chapter 28E of the Iowa Code empowers local governments to share services, staff, equipment, and more. While these powers have been used at the local level for decades, there is a renewed urgency to consider new and expanded partnerships to provide services in an era of limited resources.
Looking for a place to start building your confidence and knowledge base? This session covered foundational principles of government and included time for questions and answers with League staff.
- Community Communications
League staff walked through practical strategies for small communities to maximize their resources to engage and inform residents. - 28E Agreements and Service Sharing
- Government 101 & Property Tax 101