These are web sites for other organizations that you might be interested in:

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American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners
1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 872-0611
Web site: www.planning.org

National association that promotes the field of planning

American Public Works Association
1401 K Street NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 408-9541
Web site: www.pubworks.org

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
Phone: (303) 794-7711
Web site: www.awwa.org

Nonprofit educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply

Attorney General
1305 E Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5164
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/ag

Chief legal officer for Iowa and head of the Iowa Department of Justice

Auditor of State
State Capitol Building, Room 111
Des Moines, IA 50319-0001
Phone: (515) 281-5835
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/auditor

Provides audit, review and other technical services to local government

Center for Digital Government
100 Blue Ravine Road
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 932-1300
Web site: www.centerdigitalgov.com

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.

Center for Transportation Research and Education
ISU Research Park
2901 S Loop Drive, Suite 3100
Ames, IA 50010-8632
Phone: (515) 294-8103
Web site: www.ctre.iastate.edu

Performs transportation research and provides services for public and private agencies and companies

Council for Excellence in Government
1301 K Street NW
Suite 450 West
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 728-0418
Web site: www.excelgov.org

Works to improve the performance of government and its place in the lives and esteem of citizens

e-Gov FirstStop
Center for Technology in Government
University of Albany
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 442-3892
Web site: www2.ctg.albany.edu/egovfirststop

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.

Fannie Mae
Iowa Partnership Office
699 Walnut Street, Suite 1375
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-9873
Web site: www.fanniemae.com

Provide financial products and services that make it possible for low, moderate and middle income familes to buy homes

Fire Service Training Bureau
3100 Fire Service Road
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (888) 469-2374
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/dps/fm/fstb

Provides education, service, research and leadership for fire and emergency service delivery

Geographic Information Systems Support and Research Facility
215 & 218 Durham Center
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (515) 294-0526
Web site: www.gis.iastate.edu

Provides GIS research for students, faculty and staff, as well as GIS education and outreach to the ISU community and the state of Iowa

Government Finance Officers Association
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601-1210
Phone: (312) 977-9700
Web site: www.gfoa.org

Association of state/local finance officers in the United States and Canada that promotes sound management of government financial resources

Information Technology Department - State of Iowa
Information Technology Department
Level B
Hoover Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5503
Web site: 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.

Institute for Decision Making
College of Business Administration
Curris Business Building, Suite 5
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Phone: (319) 273-6941
Web site: www.esd.uni/edu/idm

Guides citizens as they make decisions and take organized action to improve their communities through results-oriented economic and community development initiatives

Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
N130 Oakdale Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 335-4520

Identifies methods and provides services to strengthen the effectiveness of the state of Iowa and local government.

Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
N310 Oakdale Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 335-4520

Identifies methods and provides services to strengthen the effectiveness of Iowa state and local government

International Association of Chiefs of Police
515 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 836-6767
Web site: www.theiacp.org

Association of chief executives of international, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies of all sizes

International Association of Fire Chiefs
4025 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22033-2868
Phone: (703) 273-0911
Web site: www.ichiefs.org

Information and advocacy for fire chiefs

International City/County Management Association
777 North Capitol St. NE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 289-4262
Web site: www.icma.org

Represents appointed managers and administrators in local governments throughout the world

International Institute of Municipal Clerks
8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 200
Rancho Cucamongo, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 944-4162
Web site: www.iimc.com

Provides continuing education and information to municipal clerks and administrators around the world

International Municipal Lawyers Association
1100 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 466-5424
Web site: www.imla.org

Iowa Association of Human Rights Agencies
Mason City Human Rights Commission
10 1st Street NW
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641) 421-3618

Comprised of representatives from cities with human rights agencies who seek to assure fair and equal treatment for all persons

Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
1735 NE 70th Avenue
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: (515) 289-1999
Web site: www.iamu.org

Provides support to locally-owned and operated Iowa municipal utilities

Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 356-5260
Web site: www.icfd.org

Information and advocacy for fire chiefs in Iowa

Iowa Association of Regional Councils
Story County Planning & Zoning Director
200 10th Street, 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 243-2000
Web site: www.iarcog.com

Association of regional councils that provides services in areas such as community development, transportation, housing and land use

Iowa CIPA Project
Iowa State University
506D Ross Hall
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (515) 294-1844
Web site: www.iowacipa.org

Helps Iowa cities implement "citizen-initiated performance assessment" (CIPA) to ensure performance measures are citizen-based.

Iowa City/County Management Association
1609 State Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: (563) 344-4000

Represents appointed managers and administrators in local governments in Iowa

Iowa Civil Rights Commission
211 E. Maple Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-4121
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/crc

Uses education to fight discrimination in Iowa and addresses complaints

Iowa Coalition for Housing and the Homeless
713 E Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 288-5022
Web site: www.wmpenn.edu/pennweb/ltp/organization/iacoalhh.html

Brings together organizations responding to housing concerns to develop policy and education on the housing needs of homeless and low income people

Iowa Department of Economic Development
Community Facilities and Services
East Grand Office Park
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 242-4825
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/ided/crd/housing/index.html

Administers housing and homeless grants for communities

Iowa Department of Economic Development
Tourism Division
East Grand Office Park
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 242-4705
Web site: www.traveliowa.com

Division encouraging tourism as economic development

Iowa Department of Economic Development
City Development Board
200 East Grand Office Park
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 242-4719
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/ided/crd/community/landuse.html

Reviews proposals for city boundary changes, discontinuance and incorporation

Iowa Department of Economic Development
Community Development Division
East Grand Office Park
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 242-4759
Web site: www.state.ia.us/ided/crd

Division providing a variety of assistance for community development

Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas Building
321 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-6686
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/dhr

Promotes equal access to work, services and opportunities to enhance the well-being of diverse populations in Iowa

Iowa Department of Management
1007 E Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-3322

Planning and budgeting agency within the executive branch of Iowa state government

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Parks, Recreation and Preserves Division
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5207
Web site: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/index.htm

Protects and develops Iowa''s natural areas for the benefit of citizens and visitors

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
Field Office 5
401 SW 7, Suite I
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-6284
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/dnr/organiza/epd

Addresses issues related to air, water and land quality

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Waste Management Division
502 E. 9th Street
Wallace Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-4367
Web site: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/wmad

Conserves natural resources through pollution prevention and responsible waste management

Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
Hoover Building, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-3135

Manages the states financial resources, collects taxes and administers the lottery

Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 239-1111
Web site: www.dot.state.ia.us

Provides information on a variety of transportation issues such as road work, motor vehicles and public transportation

Iowa Emergency Management Association
Dallas County Office of Emergency Management
2585 N Avenue
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-2134

Assists local governments in disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation

Iowa Emergency Management Division
Hoover State Office Building, Level A
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-3231
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/dpd/emd/index.html

Supports, coordinates and maintains state and local emergency management activities.

Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
514 East Locust Street, Suite 104
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 281-4028
Web site: www.state.ia.us/ethics

Handles oversight of campaign finance laws and ethical conduct of state executive branch, personnel and lobbyists

Iowa Finance Authority
100 East Grand Avenue, Suite 250
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 242-4990
Web site: www.ifahome.com

Provides programs for affordable housing, business development and the environment

Iowa Geographic Information Council
ISU Research Park
2901 S. Loop Drive
Suite 3100
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (515) 294-5453
Web site: www.igic.gis.iastate.edu

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.

Iowa Good Roads Association
1000 Walnut Street, Suite 102
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 284-7055

Comprised of cities, counties, businesses and individuals that work to improve funding for Iowa streets, roads and highways

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
PO Box 130
Camp Dodge
Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 242-5357
Web site: www.state.ia.us/government/ilea

Provides training for Iowa law enforcement officers and sets standards for the law enforcement service

Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1400
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-7282
Web site: www.iowaleague.org/imaa

Enhances the professional development of and promotes information exchange among municipal attorneys in Iowa

Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association
PO Box 252
Sheffield, IA 50475-0252
Phone: (641) 892-4718

Association of city finance officers in Iowa that provides education and training

Iowa Parks and Recreation Association
1534 Penrose Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: (515) 236-3917

Supports the advancement of park, recreation and environmental conservation opportuniries through education, resource tools and advocacy.

Iowa Peace Institute
PO Box 480
Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: (641) 236-6905
Web site: www.iapeace.org

Resource for the peaceful management of conflict and resolution of disputes in the workplace

Iowa Police Executive Forum
211 SW Walnut Street
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: (515) 965-6434

Association of police chiefs whose purpose is to discuss policy issues affecting law enforcement and pursue related legislative initiatives

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System
PO Box 9117
Des Moines, IA 50306
Phone: (800) 622-3849
Web site: www.state.ia.us/idop/RetirementHome.html

Retirement systems for public employees of the state and its political subdivisions

Iowa Public Employer Labor Relations Association
PO Box 447
Sioux City, IA 51102
Phone: (712) 279-6200

Association for Iowa practitioners of labor and employee relations of federal, state and local governments, school and special districts

Iowa Recycling Association
2742 SE Market St.
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 265-4275
Web site: www.iowarecycles.org

Enhances recycling efforts in Iowa by providing members information on markets and collection methods

Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency
1736 Highway T17
Tracy, IA 50256
Phone: (515) 828-8545

Works to increase professionalism among members, provides high quality waste management services and protects the environment

Iowa State Association of Counties
501 SW 7th Street, Suite Q
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-7181
Web site: www.iowacounties.org

Provides publications, education and advocacy for member counties in Iowa

Iowa State Extension to Communities
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (515) 294-8397
Web site: www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/

Provides a variety of education and training programs to assist the local community development process

Iowa Utilities Board
350 Maple Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5979
Web site: www.state.ia.us/iub

Regulates certain electric, natural gas, telephone and water utilities in Iowa

Iowa Water Pollution Control Association
56797 280th Street
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (800) 469-2426
Web site: www.iawpca.org

Includes municipal and industrial personnel, regulatory agencies, scientists and educators and works to enhance public education on water quality improvement and protection

Iowa Workforce Development
1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5387
Web site: www.iowaworkforce.org

Provides information on state employment regulations

Keep Iowa Beautiful
300 East Locust, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 323-6507
Web site: www.keepiowabeautiful.com

Assist communities and organizations in cleanup and beautification projects through anti-littering education programs

National Association of Attorneys General
750 First Street NE, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 326-6000
Web site: www.naag.org

Fosters cooperation among state attorneys general and helps them respond effectively to emerging state and federal issues

National Association of Counties
440 First Street NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 393-6226
Web site: www.naco.org

Provides legislative, research, technical and public affairs service to their county members

National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 330
Tysons Corner, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (703) 506-3275
Web site: www.natoa.org

Represents the telecommunication needs and interests of local government and those who advise local governments

National Civic League
1445 Market Street
Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 571-4343
Web site: www.ncl.org

Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions

National Conference of State Legislatures
1560 Broadway, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 830-2200
Web site: www.ncsl.org

Fosters interstate cooperation and gives members representation in Congress

National Governors Association
Hall of States
444 North Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 624-5300
Web site: www.nga.org

Bipartisan association of state governors that gives members federal representation

National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 626-3000
Web site: www.nlc.org

Provides technical assistance and representation for cities in U. S. Congress

National Public Employment Labor Relations Association
1620 Eye Street NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (800) 296-2230
Web site: www.npelra.org

Association for labor and employee relations of federal, state and local governments, schools and special districts

National Recreation and Park Association
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
Phone: (703) 858-0784
Web site: www.nrpa.org

Helps parks and recreation professionals make facilities responsive to the needs of the public and protects facilities environmentally and politically

Office of Citizen's Aide/Ombudsman
Ola Babcock Miller Building
1112 E Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-3592
Web site: staffweb.legis.state.ia.us/cao

Serves Iowans in airing grievances relating to government

Office of State and Local Government Programs
Political Science Department
Ross Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: (515) 294-1844
Web site: www.extension.iastate.edu/communities

Provides education and training programs for elected and appointed local government officials in Iowa

Public Technologies Incorporated
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (800) 852-4934
Web site: www.pti.org

Nonprofit technology organization for all cities and counties in the United States

Secretary of State
Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-8993
Web site: www.sos.state.ia.us

Addresses election laws and keeps official records of the executive branch and the acts of the legislature

Solid Waste Association of North America
PO Box 7219
Silver Spring, MD 20907
Phone: (800) 467-9262
Web site: www.swana.org

Promotes the advancement of environmentally and economically sound municipal solid waste management.

State Fire Marshal
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5821
Web site: http://www.state.ia.us/government/dps/fm

Promotes and enforces fire safety regulations, building code provisions and arson investigation

State Library of Iowa
Old Historical Building
1112 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 281-4400
Web site: www.silo.lib.ia.us

Advocates and promotes excellence and innovation in library services to provide statewide access to information

The Center for Technology in Government
University of Albany
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 442-3892
Web site: www.ctg.albany.edu

The CTG pursues new ways to apply computing and communications technologies to the practical problems of information management and service delivery in the public sector.

The Local Leaders of GIS Consortium (LLGIS)
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (800) 852-4934
Web site: www.llgis.org

The Local Leaders of GIS Consortium (LLGIS) was formed by the National League of Cities (NLC), the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the National Association of Counties (NACo).

United States Commission on Civil Rights
624 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20425
Phone: (202) 376-8312
Web site: www.usccr.gov

Investigates citizen complaints alleging discrimination in voting; studies and collects information relating to discrimination

United States Conference of Mayors
1620 I Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 293-7330
Web site: www.usmayors.org

Nonpartisan organization of mayors of cities with populations of 30,000 or more

United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Iowa Office
210 Walnut, Room 873
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 284-4663
Web site: www.rurdev.usda.gov/ia

Provides a variety of technical and financial assistance to improve the quality of life for rural America

United States Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: (202) 586-8800
Web site: www.energy.gov

Researches and provides a variety of information regarding energy use and production

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development - Iowa Office
210 Walnut, Room 239
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 284-4512
Web site: www.hud.gov

Addresses homelessness and affordable housing

United States Department of Labor - Iowa Office
Federal Building
210 Walnut Street, Room 643
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 284-4625
Web site: www.dol/gov

Achieves compliance with labor standards through enforcement, administrative and educational programs

United States Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: (202) 366-4000
Web site: www.dot.gov

Works to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets national interests

Urban Institute
2100 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 833-7200
Web site: www.urban.org

Nonpartisan research organization that works to improve government decisions and increase citizens' awareness