2026 Budget Workshops

Join us for the 2026 Budget Workshops as we help cities develop their FY28 budgets. The workshops review key factors affecting city budgets and help attendees understand state requirements for completing and filing the budget.

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Small City Workshops

This year, the Small City Workshop Series returns to in-person sessions across the state! Join us for practical training, helpful resources, and networking designed specifically for Iowa’s smaller communities.

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Upcoming Webinars

de Novo Quarterly “Office Hours” – October 28 | 10 a.m.

With limited staff, time and budgets, sharing your city’s story can easily fall to the bottom of the list. But keeping residents informed, celebrating community strengths and showing the work happening behind the scenes matters in cities of every size. Join Ginger Wander, Elgin’s city clerk and treasurer, as she shares how she makes communication part of her daily work. Through real examples and practical advice, learn how to find stories worth sharing, build trust through transparency and get started with the resources you already have.

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Open Meetings/Open Records Training

The League is now authorized to provide Open Meetings and Open Records training to our members. A law adopted in the 2025 legislative session requires all new elected officials and those appointed to governmental bodies (at the city government level) to complete training on the responsibilities and requirements for open meetings and open records laws.

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Community Member Events

Submit your event to help others discover and support the activities happening around them. Let’s come together to celebrate and boost our surrounding communities!

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America 250

Find simple, ready-to-use resources and connections to statewide efforts celebrating America 250.

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Podcast

Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa’s Cities shines a spotlight on the best practices and success stories from Iowa’s cities. Tune in for new episodes every two weeks.

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City Calendar

Keeping track of the due dates, reports and filings can be a lot. The League has put together the 2026 City Calendar, which details important deadlines for reports and filings that cities must complete throughout the year.

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League Weekly News

Hot topics from Tuesday’s League Weekly newsletter.

Exclusive Amazon Business Benefits for Iowa League of Cities Members

The League is proud to announce a new partnership with Amazon Business, bringing exclusive benefits directly to members. There will be a…

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Register Today: Iowa Mayors Association Emergency Management Seminar

The Iowa Mayors Association is hosting the Emergency Management Seminar on Oct. 16 in Waukee. While counties are often the lead on…

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Register for Annual Conference & Exhibit

The Annual Conference & Exhibit is also a time of passing the torch among League leadership. Help us celebrate outgoing League President…

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Latest Publications

The League provides several different resources to help your city.

Published September 2, 2026
Nuisance Abatement Manual

A guide to assist cities in identifying and abating nuisance property issues.

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Published May 26, 2026
Step-by-Step Tips for Successful City Marketing

This toolkit is designed for busy cities that have a story to tell but may not have dedicated staff or resources. Step-by-Step Tips for Successf…

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Published March 10, 2026
Economic Impact Study

The Iowa League of Cities Advocacy Toolkit equips city leaders with the knowledge and resources necessary to effectively engage with legislators, ensuring that Iowa’s cities have a strong voice in shaping policy and promoting local priorities.

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The League by the Numbers

The Iowa League of Cities serves as the unified voice of cities, providing advocacy, training and guidance to strengthen Iowa’s communities.

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

The League’s legislative values are the cornerstone around which our legislative strategy is built around.

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