Iowa League of Cities

09/04/2026

"The League's Annual Conference & Exhibit has always helped me jump-start a project or look for more funding for critical infrastructure needs in our community. I am often in the room with the right person to access funding."

- Dylan Mulfinger, Oelwein

Annual Conference & Exhibit Our largest educational offering of the year, this three-day event draws hundreds of city officials from all corners of Iowa 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibit We look forward to seeing you in Bettendorf, September 23-25! Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf | 1777 Isle Pkwy, Bette...

09/03/2026

The League is excited to announce two new hires, Fern Bultema and Christian Frankl.

Fern is our new Data and Policy Research Analyst. Fern recently earned her Master of Public Affairs from the University of Iowa with a concentration in Public Policy. As part of her graduate capstone project, she worked with the City of West Branch to develop a new five-year Capital Improvement Plan, rewrite the city's fiscal policies, and create new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policies and applications.

Christian joins as Manager of Government Affairs. Christian holds a BA degree from the University of Iowa in Political Science, Ethics and Public Policy and Music. He most recently was employed by Arc 3 Communications as a Senior Director of Government Affairs. During his time with Arc 3, Christian represented the brick industry lobbying in several midwestern states.

09/02/2026

All-Star Communities, project close-outs, budgeting under the new property tax system and more! Read the latest edition of Cityscape for all your city topics!

https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=869255&p=1&view=issueViewer

09/02/2026

"I am so excited that the Iowa League of Cities chose Bettendorf for its 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference because we have so much to be proud of and show off to other communities, but I’m even more excited about having people come here for the first time and understand what a great place we have! We’re honored that the ILC would consider coming here and we hope it will be a great experience for everybody and I'll do the best I can to make that happen – YEAH BABY!" -Decker Ploehn-

https://iowaleague.org/workshops-events/annual-conference/

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

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08/25/2026

The State Cybersecurity Conference is bringing together Iowa’s counties, cities, and schools to strengthen cybersecurity, share best practices, and build resilience across the state on Oct. 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Ames. More information and registration here:

Advancing cybersecurity to improve our world

08/24/2026

The Annual Conference & Exhibit is also a time of passing the torch among League leadership. Help us celebrate outgoing League President Christina Eicher at the President's Reception on Sept. 24 with music, fireworks and more! Register for the League's Annual Conference and join us in Bettendorf.

https://iowaleague.org/workshops-events/annual-conference/

08/05/2026

Passion and Commitment: What It Takes to Serve in City Government

On this episode, we hear from three local government leaders: Jeff Pomeranz, city manager of Cedar Rapids; Scott Peterson, city administrator for Jefferson; and Steve Richardson, mayor of Indianola and current president of the Iowa League of Cities.

Three different leaders. Three different roles. Yet they all share the same message: success in city government starts with a commitment to public service and a willingness to keep learning.

Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa’s Cities Podcast Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa’s Cities shines a spotlight on the best practices and success stories from Iowa’s cities. Hosted by Brad Cavanagh, Mayor of Dubuque and former President of the Iowa League of Cities, along with Dave Ma...