NW IA League of Cities - NWILC

09/10/2026

Good morning, NWILC Members!

Did you miss me? 😄

After taking the summer months off from NWILC meetings—and giving your inbox a well-deserved break from my emails—I’m sure you have all been anxiously waiting for the next one to arrive. Well, the wait is officially over! 😂

Just a quick reminder: There will be NO - Northwest Iowa League of Cities meeting in September. Hopefully, we’ll see many of you at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference in Bettendorf, September 23–25! It will be a great chance to catch up before our NWILC meetings officially resume in October. 😊

🍂 WE’RE BACK IN OCTOBER!

Our next Northwest Iowa League of Cities meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, hosted by the City of Estherville at the Estherville VFW Post #3388.

🍸 Social: 5:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
💵 Dinner: $25.00 per person

Our program for the evening will be “Current City Finance Issues,” presented by Teresa Rotschafer, Municipal Consultant with the Iowa League of Cities.

Please RSVP by Monday, October 12, 2026, by calling me at (712) 288-4466 or emailing [email protected] if you plan to attend.

📅 WHILE YOU HAVE YOUR CALENDAR OUT...

Here are a few upcoming NWILC dates to get on your calendar:

October 15, 2026 – Estherville
NWILC October Meeting

🎓 November 19, 2026 – Lake View Community Center
Annual Scholarship Auction Meeting
It’s time to start thinking about—and gathering—those auction items! 🎁 The scholarship auction will be here before we know it!

🗳️ December 17, 2026 – Carroll
NWILC December Meeting & Election of Officers

💵 ANNUAL DUES REMINDER

And because one reminder in an email is never enough... 😂

If your city has not yet submitted its NWILC annual dues, please get those sent in when you have a chance. If you’ve already paid—thank you, and you can happily ignore this part! 😊

We hope to see everyone in Estherville! It will be great to get together again after our summer break—and I’m sure you’re all just thrilled to see my NWILC emails showing up in your inbox again.

🍂 See you soon!

06/19/2026

A huge thank you to Centennial Cafe for graciously hosting the NWILC meeting last night in Jefferson! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed into a beautiful setting that provided the perfect atmosphere for an enjoyable and productive evening. The food was absolutely amazing—every detail was delicious and thoughtfully prepared.

We are so grateful for your hospitality, generosity, and the care you put into making our gathering such a wonderful experience. Your beautiful venue and outstanding service helped make the evening truly memorable. Thank you for helping bring our community together and for making everyone feel so welcome. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙✨

06/19/2026

Tonight's Northwest Iowa League of Cities meeting at The Centennial Cafe in Jefferson drew a great crowd. Appreciation is extended to the City of Jefferson and Northland Securities for hosting the event.

06/15/2026

✨ MEETING INVITATION ✨

NORTHWEST IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES MEMBERS

Mark Your Calendars for the

NORTHWEST IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES

🎉 JUNE 2026 MEETING 🎉

Co-Hosted by Northland Securities and the City of Jefferson

Thursday, June 18, 2026

📍 The Centennial Café
100 E. State Street
Jefferson, IA 50129

🍸 Social Hour — 5:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner — 6:00 p.m.

PROGRAM
Iowa Property Tax Reform: Navigating New Rules in the New Year
With fiscal year-end just weeks away, city administrators and clerks have questions about how the newly adopted property tax reform bill, signed into law this May, will affect upcoming budgets, tax increment financing (TIF) revenue, and other local government finances.
As analysis of the legislation continues, many questions remain regarding its impact on cities and local governments. To help address these concerns, we have gathered some of the most frequently asked questions and will discuss potential effects in the year ahead.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion about planning for and adapting to these changes.
We look forward to seeing you in Jefferson for an evening of networking, great food, and an informative program.

RSVP FOR DINNER
Please contact Angela Duitsman, Secretary/Treasurer, by Wednesday, June 17, 2026, if you plan to attend:

📞 (712) 288-4466
📧 [email protected]
💵 Dinner Cost: $25.00 per person

06/11/2026

📍 We look forward to seeing you in Jefferson next week for the Northwest Iowa League of Cities Meeting on June 18!

🕠 The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.

😊 Safe travels, and we look forward to a productive and enjoyable evening together. See you there!

05/22/2026

✨ Thank You, City of Spencer! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to the City of Spencer for hosting the Northwest Iowa League of Cities meeting last night at the beautiful Spencer Golf & Country Club! ⛳🌟

We appreciate the warm hospitality, great food, and wonderful evening of networking and collaboration with communities from across Northwest Iowa. 👏🤝

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening a success! We always enjoy the opportunity to connect, share ideas, and work together for the betterment of our communities. 🏘️❤️

📸 Check out a few pictures from the evening below!

🗓️Mark your calendars for our next NWILC meeting on June 18 in Jefferson! Hosted by Northland Securities at the Historical Centennial Café. ☕✨

05/21/2026

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

The Northwest Iowa League of Cities (NWILC) held a successful meeting on April 23, 2026 at Cherokee Golf Course, graciously hosted by Beck Engineering, Inc. (BEI).👏

Attendees had the opportunity to hear an informative program presented by Zach Arneson and Joe Anderson on the “Chloride Challenge,” highlighting important considerations and solutions for managing chloride levels in municipal water and wastewater systems.💧

We were also pleased to welcome special guest Tom Roos with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), who provided valuable insight and expertise on environmental regulations and best practices.🌿

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a great discussion. We appreciate the continued collaboration and support among our communities!🤝

We hope to see everyone at our next meeting at Spencer Golf & Country Club on May 21 at 5:30 pm!

04/20/2026

We’re looking forward to our upcoming NWILC meeting!

We’re excited to share that Tom Roos with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Environmental Specialist Senior, has just been added to our list of presenters.

Join us for a great opportunity to learn, connect, and engage!