SOURCES OF INFORMATION
General Resource Organizations
Institute of Public Affairs
200 INRC
130 Grand Avenue Court
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 335-4523
Fax (319) 335-4401
Iowa League of Cities
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800
Des Moines, IA 50309-4111
(515) 244-0740
FAX: (515) 244-0740
International City/County
Management Association
777 North Capitol St. NE, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 289-4262
Russ Hoff, Midwest Liaison
(202) 962-3646
Fax: (202) 962-3500
Iowa Association of Regional Councils
200 Tenth Street, 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 243-2000
Fax: (515) 243-5941
E-mail: ppg@sppg.com
Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800
Des Moines, IA 50309-4111
(515) 244-7282
Fax: (515) 244-0740
E-mail: alankemp@iowaleague.org
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 550
Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 626-3000
Fax: (202) 626-3043
E-mail: inet@nlc.org
Iowa State Association of Counties
501 SW 7th Street, Suite Q
Des Moines, IA 50309-4940
Iowa City/County Management Association
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-7282
Fax: (515) 244-7282
E-mail: mailbox@iowaleague.org
Civil Human Rights
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4121
www.state.ia.us/government/crc
Uses education to fight discrimination in Iowa and addresses complaints
Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 242-2655
www.state.ia.us/government/dhr
Promotes equal access to work, services and opportunities to enhance the well-being of diverse populations in Iowa.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
624 9th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20425
(202) 376-8312
Investigates citizen complaints alleging discrimination in voting: studies and collects information relating to discrimination.
Civic Engagement
Council for Excellence in Government
1301 K Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 728-0418
Works to improve the performance of government and its place in the lives and esteem of citizens.
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
200 INRC
130 Grand Avenue Ct.
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 335 4523
Fax: (319) 335-4401
Identifies methods and provides services to strengthen the effectiveness of the state of Iowa and local government.
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4121
1-800-457-4416
Uses education to fight discrimination in Iowa and addresses complaints.
National Civic League
1445 Market Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 571-4343
Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions.
Office of Citizen’s Aide/Ombudsman
1112 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3592
www.legis.state.ia.us/ombudsman
Serves Iowans in airing grievances relating to government.
Economic Development
Institute of Decision Making
College of Business Administration
Curris Business Building, Suite 5
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
(319) 273-6941
Guides citizens as they make decisions and take organized action to improve their communities through results-oriented economic and community development initiatives.
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Community Development Division
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242- 4705
Division encouraging tourism as economic development.
Iowa State Extension to Communities
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-8397
www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/
Provides a variety of education and training programs to assist the local community development process.
Untied States Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Iowa Office
210 Walnut, Room 873
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-4663
Provides a variety of technical and financial assistance to improve the quality of life for rural America.
Employment
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System
PO Box 9117
Des Moines, IA 50306
1-800-622-3849
retirement systems for public employees of the state and its political subdivisions.
Iowa Workforce Development
1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5387
1-800-JOB-IOWA
Provides information on state employment regulations.
National Public Employment Labor Relations Association
1617 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-9626
Association for labor and employee relations of federal, state and local governments, schools and special districts.
Secretary of Sate
State Capitol, Room 105
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5204
Addresses election laws and keeps official records of the executive branch and the acts of the legislature.
United States Department of Labor - Iowa Office
210 Walnut Street, Room 643
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-4625
Achieves compliance with labor standards through enforcement, administrative and educational programs.
Finance / Budget / Taxation
Auditor of State
State Capitol Building, Room 111
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515)281-5834
Provides audit, review and other technical services to local government.
Government Finance Officers
203 North La Salle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 977-9700
Association of state/local finance officers in the United States and Canada that promotes sound management of government financial resources.
Iowa Department of Management
State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3322
Planning and budgeting agency within the executive branch of Iowa state government.
Iowa Department of Revenue
Hoover Building, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 223-6220
Fire / Emergency Medical Services
Fire Service Training Bureau
3100 Fire Service Road
Ames, IA 50011
(888) 469-2374
www.state.ia.us/government/dps/fm/fstb
Provides education, service, research and leadership for fire and emergency service delivery.
International Association of Fire Chiefs
4025 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 273-0911
Information and advocacy for fire chiefs.
Iowa Emergency Management Association
Warren County Office of Emergency Management
PO Box 337
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-1105
Assists local governments in disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mititgation.
Iowa Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Division
7105 NW 70th Avenue
Camp Dodge, Building W-4
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 725-3231
Supports, coordinates and maintains state and local emergency management activities.
State Fire Marshal
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 725-6145
Iowa State Association of Counties
501 SW 7th Street, Suite Q
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-7181
Provides publications, education and advocacy for member counties in Iowa.
National Association of Counties
25 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Provides legislative, research, technical and public affairs service to their county members.
National Conference of State Legislatures
444 North Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-5400
Fosters interstate cooperation and gives members representation in Congress.
National Governors Association
444 North Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-5300
Bipartisan association of state governors that gives members federal representation.
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 626-3000
Provides technical assistance and representation for cities in U.S. Congress.
Office of Sate and Local Government Programs
Political Science Department
Ross Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-1844
www.extension.iastate.edu/communities
Provides education and training programs for elected an dappointed local government officials in Iowa.
United State Conference of Mayors
1620 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-7330
Nonpartisan organization of mayors of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
Urban Institute
2100 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 833-7200
Nonpartisan research organization that works to improve government decisions and increase citizens’ awareness.
Housing / Homelessness
Fannie Mae
Iowa Partnership Office
699 Walnut Street, Suite 1375
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-3721
Provide financial products and services that make it possible for low, moderate and middle income families to buy homes.
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Community Facilities and Services
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-4825
Administers housing and homeless grants for communities.
Iowa Finance Authority
2015 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 725-4900
Provides programs for affordable housing, business development and the environment.
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development – Iowa Office
210 Walnut, Room 239
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-4512
Addresses homelessness and affordable housing.
Information Technology
Center for Digital Government
100 Blue Ravine Road
Fosom, CA 95630
(916) 932-1300
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute providing government, industry and education leaders with decision support, research and educational resources to help them effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century.
e-Gov First Stop
Center for Technology in Government
University of Albany
187 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 442-3892
A project from the University of Albany in New York, e-Gov FirstStop focuses on practical policy, strategy, or technology aspects of e-government programs and services. All resources are reviewed for pertinent content, require no subscriptions and are internet-based.
Geographic Information Systems Support and Research Facility
215 & 218 Durham Center
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-7312
Provides GIS research for students, faculty and staff, as well as GIS education and outreach to the ISU community and the state of Iowa
Information Technology Enterprise – State of Iowa
Hoover State Office Building
Level B
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5503
www.iowaccess.org/government/its
Information Technology Department exists to provide leadership in the application of technology to its customers’ business processes. Our customers are the various agencies of State government as well as governmental entities outside of State government and the citizens using the services of these entities.
Iowa Geographic Information Council
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
The Iowa Geographic Information Council website is a clearinghouse for state-specific GIS data. The council was formally established by Executive Order Number 65 in July of 1998. The Council consists of representatives from federal, state, county, regional and local governments, colleges and universities, and the private sector.
Public Technologies Incorporated
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
(866) 664-6368
Nonprofit technology organization for all cities and counties in the United States.
State Library of Iowa
112 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4105
(800) 248-4403
Advocates and promotes excellence and innovation in libraty sevices ot provide statewide access to information.
Law / Legal Issues
Attorney General
1305 E Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5164
Chief legal officer for Iowa and head of the Iowa Department of Justice.
International Municipal Lawyers Association
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1440
(202) 466-5424
The International Municipal Lawyers Association (MLA) (formerly the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers or NIMLO) is a non-profit, professional organization that has been an advocate and legal resource for local government attorneys since 1935. It champions the development of fair and realistic legal solutions and provides its members with information about, and solutions to, the profusion of legal issues facing local governments today.
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
510 East 12th Street, Suite 1A
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 281-4028
Handles oversight of campaign finance laws and ethical conduct of state executive branc, personnel and lobbyists.
Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association
C/O Iowa League of Cities
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-7282
Enhances the professional development of and promotes information exchange among municipal attorneys in Iowa.
National Association of Attorneys General
2030 M Street NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 326-6000
Fosters cooperation among state attorneys general and helps them respond effectively to emerging state and federal issues.
Law Enforcement
International Association of Chiefs of Police
515 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-6767
Association of chief executives of international, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies of all sixes.
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
PO Box 130
Camp Dodge
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 242-5357
www.state.ia.us/government/ilea
Provides training for Iowa law enforcement officers and sets standards for the law enforcement service.
Iowa Police Executive Forum
PO Box 1223
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 791-0850
Association of police chiefs whose purpose is to discuss policy issues affecting law enforcement and pursue related legislative initiatives.
Parks and Recreations
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Parks, Recreation and Preserves Division
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5918
www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/index.htm
Protects and develops Iowa’s natural areas for the benefit of citizens and visitors.
Iowa Parks and Recreation Association
1534 Penrose Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3917
Supports the advancement of park, recreation and environmental conservation opportunities through education, resource tools and advocacy.
National recreation and Park Association
22377 Belmont Ridge road
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 858-0784
Helps parks and recreation professionals make facilities responsive to the needs of the public and protects facilities environmentally and politically.
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Planning / Land Use
American Planning Association and
American Institute of Certified Planners
1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-0611
National association that promotes the field of planning.
Department of community &
Regional Planning Iowa State University
Gary Taylor, J.D., AICP
286 college of Design
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-2973
E-mail: gtaylor@instate.edu
Iowa State University Extension and the ISU Department of Community & Regional Planning offer training programs, current publications, and technical assistance to help elected and appointed officials carry out their planning and zoning responsibilities. Products range from the Iowa Planning Officials Academy Program and the Iowa Land Use Planning Notebook to a variety of presentations and publications on specific planning and zoning topics. Contact Gary Taylor for more information.
Iowa Association of Regional Councils
818 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-0001
Association of regional councils that provides services in areas such as community development, transportation, housing and land use.
Iowa Department of Economic Development
City Development Board
East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-4719
Reviews proposals for city boundary changes, discontinuance and incorporation.
Public Works / Solid Waste / Environment
American Public Works Association
1401 K Street NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-9541
Promotes professional excellence and public awareness about public works issues through education and advocacy.
American Water Works Association
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 794-7711
Nonprofit educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4367
Conserves natural resources through pollution prevention and responsible waste management.
Iowa Recycling Association
2742 SE Market St.
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 265-1596
Enhances recycling efforts in Iowa by providing members information on markets and collection methods.
Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations
Carroll County Solid Waste Management Commission
Works to increase professionalism among members provides high quality waste management services and protects the environment.
Iowa Water Pollution Control Association
707 Diamond Court
Ames, IA 50010
(800) 469-2426
Includes municipal and industrial personnel, regulatory agencies, scientists and educators and works to enhance public education on water quality improvement and protection.
Keep Iowa Beautiful
300 East Locust, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 323-6537
Assist communities and organizations in cleanup and beautification projects through anti-littering education programs.
Solid Waste Association of North America
1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 710
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800) 467-9262
Promotes the advancement of environmentally and economically sound municipal solid waste management.
Regional Councils
Upper Explorer Land Regional
Planning Commission
(Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek)
134 West Greene Street
PO Box 219
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7535
North Iowa Area council of Governments
(Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock,
Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth)
525 6th St. NW
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-0491
Fax: (641) 423-1637
Northwest Iowa planning and
Development Commission
(Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet,
Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Sioux)
217 W. 85th St.
PO Box 1493
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-7225
Fax: (712) 262-7665
Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council
(Monona, Plymouth, Woodbury, Dakota (NE), Union (SD) )
507 7th St. Suite 411
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 279-6920
E-mail: simpco@simpco.org
Region Six Planning Commission
(Hardin, Poweshiek, Tama, Marshall)
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752 6202
Fax: (641) 752-9857
Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments
(Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy)
229 E. Park Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-0311
Fax: (319) 235-2891
East Central Intergovernmental Assoc.
(Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Cedar, Jackson)
3999 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 200
PO Box 1140
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 556-4166
Fax: (563) 556-0348
Bi-State Regional Commission
(Muscatine, Scott, Henry (IL), Mercer (IL), rock Island (IL))
1504 Third Avenue
PO Box 3368
Rock Island, IL 61204-3368
(309) 793-6300
Fax: (309) 793-6350
Midas Council of Governments
(Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster, Wright)
602 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7183
Fax: (515) 576-7184
Region XII Council of Governments
(Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, Sac)
1009 East Anthony St.
PO Box 768
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-9914
Fax: (712) 792-1751
Southwest Iowa Planning Council
(Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Montgomery, Page, Shelby)
1501 SW 7th St.
PO Box 348
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-4196
Fax: (712) 243-3458
Southern Iowa Council of Governments
(Adair, Adams, Clarke, Decatur, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, Union)
101 E Montgomery
PO Box 102
Creston, IA 50801-0102
(641) 782 8491
Fax: (641) 782-8492
E-mail: sicog@sicog.com
East Central IA Council of Governments
(Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Hones, Linn, Washington)
700 16th St. NE, Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 356-9941
Area XV Regional Planning Commission
(Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, Wayne)
651 Indian Hills Dr, Bldg 17
PO Box 1110
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(515) 684-6551
Fax: (515) 684-6551
E-mail: mnaumann@ihcc.cc.ia.us
SE Iowa Regional Planning Commission
(Des Moines, Henry. Lee, Louisa)
200 Front St. Suite 400
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5107
Fax: (319) 754-4763
E-mail: bTAPP@scirpc.com
Metropolitan Area Planning Agency
(Mills, Pottawattamie, Douglas (NE), Sarpy (NE), Washington (NE))
2222 Cuming
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 444-6866
Fax: (402) 342-0949
State Agencies
(For further information, go to www.iowa.gov )
Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Wallace State Office Building
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5321
Department of Commerce
1918 SE Hulsizer Road
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 281-7430
www.state.ia.us/government/com
Department of Culture Affairs
600 East Locust
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-6412
Department of Elder Affairs
Clemens Building
200-10th St. 3rd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309-3609
(515) 242-3333
Department of Inspections and Appeals
Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319-0083
(515) 281-7102
Fax: (515) 242-6863
www.state.ia.us/government/dia
Department of Public Health
Des Moines, IA 50319
Fax: (515) 281-4958
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
1918 SE Hulsizer Rd
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 281-7430
Fax: (515) 281-7385
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
514 East Locust Street, Suite 104
Des Moines, IA 50309
(5115)281-4028
Public employment Relations Board
510 E 12th Street, Suite 1B
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-4414
Fax: (515) 242-6511
E-mail: www.iaperb.gov
Transportation
Center for Transportation Research and Education
2901 S. Loop Drive
Suite 3100
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 294-8103
Performs transportation research and provides services for public and private agencies and companies.
Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-1101
Provides information on a variety of transportation issues such as road work, motor vehicles and public transportation.
Iowa Good Roads Association
1000 Walnut Street, Suite 102
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-7410
Comprised of cities, counties, business and individuals that work to improve funding for Iowa streets, roads and highways.
United States Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4000
Works to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets national interests.
Utilities / Telecommunications
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
1735 NE 70th Avenue
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 289-5979
Provides support to locally – owned and operated Iowa municipal utilities.
Iowa Rural Water Association
4221 s. 22nd Ave. East
Newton, IA 50208
(800) 747-7782
Fax: (641) 787-0331
Iowa Utilities Board
350 Maple Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5979
Fax: (515) 281-5329
Regulates certain electric, natural gas, telephone and water utilities in Iowa.
National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 495
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 519-8035
Represents the telecommunication needs and interests of local government and those who advise local governments.
United States Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-5000
Researches and provides a variety of information regarding energy use and production.