Nuisance Abatement Conference

2026 Annual Golf Tourney

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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NLC City Summit Scholarship

The Iowa League of Cities is pleased to offer a $1,500 scholarship, sponsored by Bolton & Menk, to help an elected Iowa city official attend the National League of Cities City Summit in November.

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!

America 250

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

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.

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.

League Weekly News

Hot topics from Tuesday’s League Weekly newsletter.

City Finance 101 is coming to Atlantic on April 30 from 1-5 p.m. This quarterly workshop will provide guidance on city government finances,…

The League’s annual Nuisance Abatement Conference will be held on May 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines. The day-long conference provides…

Join the Iowa League of Cities on Friday, June 12 at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny for the eighth annual Iowa…

Latest Publications

The League provides several different resources to help your city.

Published March 10, 2026

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.

Published December 8, 2025

Fostering community pride and connection is important to your citizens — and we know it matters to your city, too. Yet, with…

Published December 3, 2025

A guide for Iowa Mayors and Council Members.

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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