Annual Conference & Exhibit

Our largest educational offering of the year, this three-day event draws hundreds of city officials from all corners of Iowa

September 18-20, 2024 | Sioux City
Annual Conference & Exhibit

Save the date for our 2024 conference, which will be held September 18-20 in Sioux City! Registration will open in June 2024.

2024 Annual Conference & Exhibit Resources

The 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibit will be held September 18-20 in Sioux City.

2024 Conference Workshops

Fine a list of the workshops being offered during the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibit.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Find out who the sponsors and exhibitors are for the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibit.

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Exhibit Marketing

Check out sponsorship options, FAQs, the exhibit hall map & more!

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2023 Annual Conference & Exhibit Resources

The 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibit was held in Cedar Rapids. Check out the resources and highlights.

2023 Conference Photos

Check out photos from the event!

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Award Winners

During the Awards Banquet, we awarded several deserving cities and city officials. Check out this year’s All-Star Community, Rhonda Wood Smith and Certified Elected Municipal Official (CEMO) award winners.

Award Winners

Additional Conference Resources

Award Applicants

Know someone who should receive the Hall of Fame or Rhonda Wood Smith awards? Want to apply for CEMO recognition? In addition check out the People’s All-Star Community competition on Facebook starting later this summer.

Awards Index

Conference Attendee Press Release Template

Want to share your attendance at the Annual Conference with local media? Use our conference attendee press release template.

Attendee Press Release

Info on Continuing Education Credits

The Annual Conference offers credits and CLEs. Please contact League staff (mbrsvcs@itest.iowaleague.com) for assistance.

Workshop Payment Policies

Conference Policies

Future Conference Dates

Mark your calendar for our upcoming Annual Conference & Exhibit:
2024: Sioux City, September 18-20
2025: Des Moines, September 17-19
2026: Bettendorf, September 23-25
2027: Dubuque, September 22-24
2028: Council Bluffs, September 20-22
2029: Coralville, September 12-14

Submit a Workshop Proposal

Do you have a great educational workshop idea for one of our training events? Is there a topic you would like more training on? We’re already planning for the 2024 conference and welcome your suggestions.

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Latest News

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September 22, 2022

Download the Conference App

Download the free conference app found in the Google and Apple stores under “Iowa League of Cities Events.” It provides a customizable…

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September 22, 2022

League Staff Out of Office for Conference

It’s time for the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibit! League staff has packed up our gear and will be rocking out in Waterloo from September 27- 30. With this in…

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Rural Iowa Grants Available

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