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  • Administration and Procedure Memos and Guides
    Updated: 03/16/2020 2:56 pm CDT

    From Iowa State University - A wide variety of free and low cost memos on administrative and procedural topics, which are available for download at the extension online store.

  • Better Decisions through Consultation and Collaboration
    Updated: 04/17/2019 11:58 am CDT

    Handbook provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This document is a resource guide on public involvement best practices and strategies. Better Decisions Through Consultation and Collaboration U.S. EPA Better Decisions Through Consultation and Collaboration 15.00

  • Citizen's Guide to Board of Adjustment (West Des Moines, Iowa)
    Updated: 04/17/2019 11:58 am CDT

    The West Des Moines, Iowa Board of Adjustment (BOA) offers a guide for people interested in understanding the finer details of how a BOA operates.

  • Citizen's Guide to Plan and Zoning (West Des Moines, Iowa)
    Updated: 02/27/2019 9:28 pm CST

    The West Des Moines, Iowa Plan and Zoning Commission (PZC) offers a guide for people interested in understanding the finer details of how a PZC operates.

  • Force Field Analysis
    Updated: 09/20/2015 12:31 pm CDT

    From Iowa State University - Method for listing, discussing and evaluating the various forces for and against a proposed change.

  • Fringe Area Agreements List (Johnson County, Iowa)
    Updated: 02/27/2019 9:29 pm CST

    A list of the fringe area agreements for Johnson County, Iowa.

  • Group Decision Making Tool Kit
    Updated: 03/27/2019 5:07 pm CDT

    From Iowa State University - A tool kit for group decision making.

  • Iowa Code Chapter 28E: Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers
    Updated: 03/27/2019 4:55 pm CDT

    Overview and detailed description of Iowa Code Chapter 28E: Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers.

  • Iowa Community Foundations
    Updated: 02/27/2019 9:32 pm CST

    Iowa Community Foundations are nonprofit organizations founded to meet the needs of local communities and encourage community foundation philanthropy.

  • Iowa Councils of Governments (COGs)
    Updated: 03/27/2019 5:10 pm CDT

    The Iowa Councils of Governments (COGs) provide professional planning, programming, and technical assistance to Iowa’s cities, counties, businesses, community organizations and Iowans of all ages.

  • Iowa League of Cities
    Updated: 02/27/2019 9:34 pm CST

    The Iowa League of Cities is a membership-based organization that advocates for municipalities and provides resources such as publications and trainings for its members.

  • Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC)
    Updated: 02/27/2019 9:35 pm CST

    The Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) offers a wide variety of services, which can be found on their website.

  • Needs Assessment Strategies for Community Groups and Organizations
    Updated: 09/20/2015 12:32 pm CDT

    From Iowa State University - Overview of 5 needs assessment techniques for making decisions allocating public (or private) resources.

  • Public Participation Tools and Videos for Iowa
    Updated: 02/27/2019 9:37 pm CST

    PlanIowa.com provides an extensive list of tools for cities and counties to use to engage the public, including a video series.