Nominations are open now through Nov. 15! Celebrating 15 years of recognizing smart growth and sustainable practices, the Best Development Awards program puts a spotlight on Iowans doing great work and inspires others to go green. Nominate yourself or nominate a project you think should be recognized. There are 12 categories, including Renewable Energy, Storm Water Management, Renovated … Continue reading Best Development Awards Call for Nominations →

Come together Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, 2016 in this open-source, open-hearted festival and community for unforgettable music, friends, and transformation. For three days you’ll experience the best in music, art, and community. Special guests include Buddy Guy, Donovan, Marty Stuart, and many more! Plus enjoy a Food Symposium featuring Raj Patel, who will discuss … Continue reading FAIRfest: Roots Music Festival & Food Symposium →

Windsor Heights residents who support sidewalks and walkability efforts in the city are invited to submit comments via email and/or attend the final two readings of the revised sidewalks ordinance language at regularly scheduled council meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 19. To contact the Windsor Heights Mayor and City Council and voice your … Continue reading City of Windsor Heights Sidewalk Ordinance Hearing →

Join USGBC Iowa for a screening of Charles Ferguson's (No End In Sight, Inside Job) new film, "Time to Choose." Reviewers and critics note the film as the rare documentary that focuses not just on the crisis aspects of climate change, but the actual achievable solutions available to us. These solutions include energy-efficient, sustainable buildings … Continue reading “Time To Choose” Screening →

Please join us at Simon Estes Amphitheater to call on Obama to take a stand and stop the pipeline Wednesday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Click here to add your name to the petition now! Members of the Bakken Pipeline Coalition will join forces to  deliver more than 30,000 petition signatures calling on President Obama to … Continue reading No Bakken Pipeline Petition Delivery and Rally →

The League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit is largest event in the state geared specifically toward the needs of Iowa’s elected and appointed municipal officials. Held in September of each year, the conference includes workshops, an exhibit hall and unique networking opportunities. For information, including schedule of events, go to https://www.iowaleague.org/Conference2016/Pages/2016Conference.aspx

Join the Iowa Environmental Council and the Iowa River Revival at Confluence Brewery to learn more about how you can help protect Iowa's water, land, and natural resources as part of the Service Squad. Network with other local environment enthusiasts and enjoy locally crafted beer. Contact Jamie Burch at burch@iaenvironment.org for more information.

You're invited to participate in an important river cleanup Saturday, Sept. 17 in Iowa City. Volunteers will meet at the Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp and will canoe to the Hills Access collecting garbage and recyclables along the way. Canoes will launch by 8 a.m. and will be off the water by 3:30 p.m. Registrations begins … Continue reading Iowa River Cleanup 2016 →

Windsor Heights residents who support sidewalks and walkability efforts in the city are invited to submit comments via email and/or attend the final two readings of the revised sidewalks ordinance language at regularly scheduled council meetings on Monday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 19. To contact the Windsor Heights Mayor and City Council and voice … Continue reading City of Windsor Heights Sidewalk Ordinance Hearing →

This workshop presented by the Iowa League of Cities will focus on identifying State, Federal, and other financial and technical resources to address environmental and redevelopment issues for communities. Often vibrant community spaces such as housing, parks, trails, and job-creating businesses can be developed on previously used sites, including brownfields. The Iowa Department of Natural … Continue reading Brownfield Redevelopment Resources For Your Region →