We recently learned that our members and business partners may have received an email notifying them that the hotel block for our Annual Conference & Exhibit is open. This is NOT the League’s hotel room block. The League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit room block information will be sent AFTER you register for the conference and the link will be sent from League staff.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Are you a newly elected official ready to get to work? The Municipal Leadership Academy shares
the essentials of municipal government from
finances and operations to zoning and
economic development. 

Join the Iowa League of Cities on Friday, June 14
at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny for the
sixth annual Iowa League of Cities
Golf Tourney, a fundraiser for the
Tim Shields Endowment Fund. 

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Latest issues impacting cities.

Keeping track of the due dates, reports and filings can be a lot. The League has put together the 2024 City Calendar, which details important deadlines for reports and filings that cities must complete throughout the year.

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The League is developing information on HF 718 – property tax reform.

Find the latest information on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

SimpliCity is a communications campaign created by the Iowa League of Cities to help you empower residents to find the information they’re looking for, engage with their community, and rekindle their love for your city

League Weekly News

Hot topics from Tuesday’s League Weekly newsletter.

The Iowa Mayors Association is excited to host the 2024 Emergency Management Seminar, an essential training to prepare your city in case…

Registration for the 2024 Iowa Municipal Professionals Institute and Academy are now both open! The Institute Summer session will take place June…

Ever wish you had a sounding board and experienced ear ready to assist in the big moments? The Iowa Mayors Association understands…

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Legislative Outreach

League Advocacy

Through legislative advocacy, one of our core values, the League continues to ensure cities can grow, thrive and make decisions to help their communities.

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League Legislative Values

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Latest Publications

The League provides several different resources to help your city.

Published April 12, 2024

We asked our members about the League’s services, check out their responses in our membership survey.

Published April 12, 2024

Property taxes play a significant role in municipal government as the primary funding source for city budgets. Check out a variety of special reports regarding this topic.

Published November 7, 2023

This publication is designed to assist cities begin their annual budget process. Learn about revenues, expenditures, legislation and other budget issues.

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