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Telling your city’s story effectively is more important than ever, but what if you don’t have a dedicated communications team or employee?…
City Finance 101 is back, this time Oelwein. The training is primarily designed for newer city clerks, finance officers and city administrators,…
Have you met our new League president, Christina Eicher? She comes at the job from two distinct and different roles. She is…
Save the date for the 2026 National Civility Summit, which will be held virtually on February 11, 2026. Hosted by the Iowa League…
NLC sent out an update on federal grants that may impact your city!
The League is proud to offer opportunities for IMFOA credit for the Iowa League of Cities Conference and Iowa APA CM to all attendees.…
Encouraging residents to run for city office is one of the most important ways to strengthen local government. To help you share…
The Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) will host its next open meetings/open records training session on August 26 in accordance with HF 706, which…
League members have the ability to subscribe to GrantFinder, an information service that tracks innovative solutions and includes the largest searchable database of…
Interested in running for a city office? Learn about the requirements and available resources to help you get started. Our 2025 City Candidate’s Guide shares…
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