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City governments large and small have collaborated with a host of public, nonprofit and private partners to deliver services to citizens. Learn the specifics of these kind of partnerships.
This guide has been prepared for the cities of Iowa to assist the city clerks, finance officers as well as other personnel in their municipal duties. Order your copy.
City officials need to be aware of requirements relating to open meetings and open records and develop plans to efficiently manage these important topics.
This report reviews the requirements cities have under the Code of Iowa, how fire and emergency services are provided and best practices for working with partners in the efficient delivery of those vital services.
This records manual is intended to assist officials in the management of records created and received in the conduct of city business.
This series covers many aspects of transportation including funding sources, comprehensive planning, road operations and maintenance, conditions of road and bridge infrastructure, and legislative aspects.
We surveyed city membership and other municipal utility providers to collect local utility rate data which covered residential and commercial water, wastewater, stormwater, garbage, recycling and more.
Stay briefed on legislative issues relevant to cities as well as ways you can participate in the legislative process.
A guide to assist cities in
identifying and abating nuisance property issues.
City finance planning amid COVID-19 is a tricky task. Yet, cities must do their best to prepare their budgets and make the best decisions based on available information.