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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.
Property taxes play a significant role in municipal government as the primary funding source for city budgets. Check out a variety of special reports regarding this topic.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a tool cities can use to enhance a wide range of development efforts. Find helpful information regarding this topic.
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.