Contracts & procurement in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,042 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Linn County, IA (139)
- Davenport, IA (49)
- Muscatine County, IA (45)
- Fort Dodge, IA (39)
- Polk County, IA (39)
- Dubuque County, IA (38)
- Marshall County, IA (30)
- Bondurant, IA (23)
- Ottumwa, IA (23)
- Waukee, IA (22)
- Marshalltown, IA (21)
- New Providence, IA (20)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on utility rate ordinance, RV resort site plan
The Riverside City Council will consider final adoption of a utility rate ordinance and approve a site plan for the Blackjack Beach RV & Water Resort. The agenda also includes several resolutions for change orders, a city administrator employment agreement, and temporary pay increases for staff.
Council to vote on appraisal district office purchase and 700 E. College property
The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting with two main action items: a resolution on the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County's proposal to buy and renovate an office building in Burleson, and a discussion and possible action on purchasing property at 700 E. College. No reports…
Board to review prequalified bidders for County Attorney & Auditor office renovations
The Dallas County Board of Supervisors will discuss and take action on several items, including capital projects for the 902 Court & Auditor's Office renovations, setting public hearing dates for contracts with Motorola and Agiliti Health, and proposed changes to the building code ordinance. The agenda also includes…
Council to award $89,862 drainage contract, hear public input
The Spencer City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on awarding a contract for the 2026 4th Ave West Drainage Project. They will also consider several licenses, tax abatements, and agreements, including a 28E agreement with the school district for utility task vehicles on the city trail system. The meeting…
Council to award $3.82M Truman Dr. Phase 2 contract, approve corridor study
The Bondurant City Council will consider awarding a $3,820,700.00 contract to Manatt’s Inc. for the Truman Dr. NE—Phase 2 Public Infrastructure Project and approving a professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk for the Grant Street North Corridor Study. The consent agenda includes numerous pay requests and…
Council to discuss TIF strategy, annexation, and wastewater rate changes
The Independence City Council is holding a work session to discuss and debate items intended for formal consideration at a future meeting. Topics include contract revisions, a fire department expansion education effort, floodplain leases, right-of-way encroachments, wastewater rates, mowing fines, a house demolition…
Council to discuss creating city manager position
The Waterloo City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance to establish a city manager position, an amendment to the chronic nuisance property ordinance, and a contractor registration ordinance amendment. They will also review new parking operations. No public comment…
Board to approve plat, alcohol license, and $154K grant addendum
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a formal session to decide routine claims, meeting minutes, and a consent agenda that includes a residential plat approval, alcohol license, and contract addendum. The board will also discuss proclamations and a vacancy form for an intern position.
Council to consider fire code changes, housing plan, and $7.5M in bills
The New Providence Borough Council will hold a public hearing on a traffic ordinance and receive a presentation on proposed fire code amendments. The council will also consider resolutions endorsing an amended housing plan, approving contracts for a sign and HVAC work, and authorizing payment of bills totaling…
Council to award $765,962 traffic cabinet contract, consider water ordinance
The Clive City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several infrastructure items, including awarding a $765,962 contract for the 2026 Traffic Cabinet Replacement Project and granting sanitary sewer easements. They will also consider a site plan for Summit Settlement Services and the first reading of a water…
Council to consider tattoo parlor zoning, budget policies, and multiple contracts
The Davenport City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing routine items, including a zoning change for tattoo shops, budget policies, and several contracts. They will also discuss a motion on Council priorities and fiscal discipline. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session on litigation.
Linn County supervisors to vote on Oracle software contracts worth over $900K
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on routine items and several contracts, including two Oracle agreements for a new finance system and cloud services. They will also consider a final ordinance amendment to Chapter 107 and approve a residential parcel split, a utility easement vacation, and…
Dallas County supervisors to consider sheriff vehicle purchase, tax abatements
The Dallas County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a sheriff vehicle purchase, tax abatements for the City of Bouton and Dallas County Conservation, and setting dates for public hearings on a Cott Systems contract renewal and a Cintas contract. They will also consider…
Council to award $4.5M street paving contract, set hearings on $53.9M electric loan
The Ames City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, alcohol licenses, and project approvals, and hold public hearings on street paving and a major electric utility loan. They will also discuss building and fire code changes, property tax impacts of state law SF 2472, and a climate action plan…
Council to consider $298,500 bridge design contract and other resolutions
The Center Point City Council will hold a regular session on August 25, 2026, to consider several resolutions, including a $298,500 professional services agreement for the Washington Street Bridge, a $92,000 proposal for Summit Street water main improvements, and a $8,400 purchase of two furnaces for the library. They…
Council to consider $1M grant for 24 supportive housing units at 525 14th St
The Sioux City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $1,000,000 grant from Missouri River Historical Development for rehabilitating 525 14th Street into 24 permanent supportive housing units, plus contracts for sewer, road, and airport projects. They will also hold public hearings on selling several…
Council to approve $1M grant for 24 supportive housing units at 525 14th St
The Sioux City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including a $1,000,000 grant for rehabilitating 525 14th Street into 24 permanent supportive housing units, a $540,677 contract for emergency lift station repairs, and a $1,829,043.97 contract for Hamilton Boulevard resurfacing. The…
Monroe council to consider change order for Franklin Street sewer project
The Monroe City Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider a change order for the Franklin Street Sewer Lining Project. The agenda contains only this single action item, plus roll call and adjournment, with no other business listed.
Council to consider rezoning and TIF district for 22-unit Hickman Road housing project
The Des Moines City Council will hold public hearings and votes on two rezoning requests, including a Habitat for Humanity project at 6100 Hickman Road to build about 22 row homes, which also involves creating an urban renewal area and TIF district. The council will also consider a request to rezone 4027 SW 56th…
Council to award $24,500 housing rehab contract and issue $4.355M bonds
The Fort Dodge City Council will hold public hearings on a CDBG neighborhood revitalization grant and nuisance assessments, then vote on resolutions to approve plans and award a contract for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. The consent agenda includes a $4.355 million bond issuance, a $34,895.83 cyber liability…
County board to discuss Oracle software contract and Wilder Drive rezoning
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss and decide on routine items like meeting minutes, claims, and payroll authorizations. They will also discuss a proposed contract with Oracle America for government financial system software, an amended 28E agreement for the Middle Cedar Watershed…
Park Board to review Warrior Park Master Plan and 2027 FamilyFest contract
The Waukee Park Board will vote on the June 18th meeting minutes and a 2027 FamilyFest inflatable agreement, then discuss the 2026 Independence Day Celebration recap, potential bands for 2027, the Fall/Winter Program Guide, and the Warrior Park Master Plan. The meeting is open for in-person or electronic participation.
Library Board to approve $36,175 in claims and $5,595 chiller repair
The Johnston Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving financial claims totaling $36,175.34 and a chiller repair contract for $5,595.00. They will also discuss the FY28 budget planning timeline, with no action requested on that item. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and public comments.
DMASWA approves Iowa DNR fees and buys 10 litter fences
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Board will approve payments to the Iowa DNR and Delaware County Solid Waste Commission. The Board will also authorize the purchase of ten portable litter fencing units from Metta Technologies. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real…
Council to consider engineering contracts for 19th Avenue and Hwy 18 frontage roads
The Sheldon City Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with public forum and consent agenda items. Under new business, the council will consider engineering contracts for 19th Avenue and Highway 18 frontage roads, and discuss the City Manager position profile. The meeting is in person only, with a YouTube…
Council to consider tattoo shop zoning, River Street realignment, and $215K Skybridge chiller replacement
The Davenport Committee of the Whole is holding public hearings and discussing action items on zoning changes, public works contracts, and budget policies. Key items include a tattoo parlor zoning amendment, the River Street realignment project, and several contracts for equipment and services. The meeting also…
Council to consider fire vehicle purchases, street vacation, and liquor licenses
The Ottumwa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on vacating part of Iowa Avenue, consider first readings of two ordinances (one vacating right-of-way, one adding stop signs), and vote on several resolutions and contracts. The agenda includes consent items, a fire department vehicle purchase…
Airport board to recommend $10.96M tanker pad contract
The Airport Board of Trustees will consider approving a $10.96 million contract for the Siouxland Nexus Program Volume 5 – Tanker Warm-Up and Holding Pad Project, funded entirely by the Department of Defense. They will also review a change order for manhole replacement, an amendment for airfield painting, and a…
Council to consider $225,821 televising trailer purchase
The Evansdale City Council will consider purchasing a televising trailer from Armor Equipment for $225,821, along with several other items including resolutions for payments, an interfund loan, and a public hearing date for a budget amendment. The agenda also includes a request to remove a dead tree, an agreement for…
Council to declare surplus land, borrow $8.3M for sewer work
The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing on declaring city-owned real estate as surplus and then vote on a resolution to sell those parcels via sealed bids. The council will also set public hearings for a $8.3 million sewer improvement loan and an urban renewal plan amendment, and approve several purchase…
Council to hold public hearings on golf cart path and flood buyout projects
The Spencer City Council will hold public hearings on two projects: the 2026 Municipal Golf Course Cart Path HMA Overlay and a CDBG-DR buyout/demolition application for flood-affected areas near the Little Sioux River. The council will also consider several resolutions, including awarding contracts for the golf cart…
Airport board to approve fuel system project contract
The Spencer Airport Board is holding a special meeting to consider the 2026 AV-Gas Fuel System Improvement Project. They will hold a public hearing, then vote on resolutions to approve the plans and award the contract. The board will also discuss a T-hangar lease priority policy and review a storage diagram.
Council to award $292,550 pool filter contract, consider golf cart ordinance
The Webster City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance amending golf cart definitions, and vote on resolutions to award a $292,550 contract for the Outdoor Pool Filter Replacement Project, enter an electric service agreement with Tasler Inc., and authorize a purchase agreement for property at 545…
Council to consider Wal-Mart Super Center site plan and multiple development approvals
The Waukee City Council will hold a public hearing on the disposal of real estate and consider a resolution authorizing it. The agenda includes several ordinances on second and third readings, including one to amend park regulations for dog parks. The council will also vote on development agreements, plats, and site…
Council to vote on three rezonings, including Cleveland St. to commercial
The Sioux City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three rezoning requests, including one for 1308 South Cleveland Street where the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends a different zone than requested. The consent agenda includes routine items such as grant acceptances, street closures for events…
Council to consider three rezonings, police grants, and marina reimbursement
The Sioux City Council will hold a formal meeting to take official action on a consent agenda covering appointments, grants, street closures, contracts, property sales, and alcohol licenses, followed by public hearings on three rezoning requests and a discussion on reimbursing F3 Marina $73,051 for repairs. The agenda…
Council to discuss $47,935 wastewater plant expansion study contract
The City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss two items: a proposed engineering services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for a 2026 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Study, and the Fall Festival with the Parks & Recreation Director. The engineering agreement, if approved, would pay the firm a lump sum…
Council to approve $672,626 YMCA construction payment and riverfront plan
The Le Claire City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving pay estimate 12 for the YMCA construction project and a riverfront concept plan. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on the final plat for Johnson Farm Estates Phase II, and approve various other contracts and appointments.
Palo Council to vote on alcohol sales in parks and private well ban
The Palo City Council will consider final adoption of two ordinances: one allowing vendors to sell alcohol in city parks, and another prohibiting new private wells where municipal water is available. The council will also discuss several resolutions, including a $36,619 exterior maintenance contract for City Hall, and…
Council to consider water/sewer rate hikes and water project contract
The Kalona City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider second readings of ordinances amending water and sewer rates, potentially approving them as final. They will also vote on awarding a contract for water system improvements, renewing audit services, selling cemetery plots, and approving a special…