Water & utilities in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
689 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most water & utilities activity
- Muscatine County, IA (42)
- Waterloo, IA (35)
- Linn County, IA (32)
- Independence, IA (28)
- Fort Dodge, IA (26)
- Davenport, IA (24)
- Adel, IA (23)
- Plainfield, IA (22)
- Urbandale, IA (21)
- North Liberty, IA (21)
- Polk County, IA (20)
- Winterset, IA (19)
Latest matching meetings
Board will set a public hearing for the Plant Substation Switchgear Replacement project
The Indianola Municipal Utilities (IMU) Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing and letting for the Plant Substation Switchgear Replacement Project installation. The meeting also includes a presentation of the combined electric, water, and communications strategic plan. No other…
Council to approve multiple pay applications for water, sewer and road projects
The Algona City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, an appropriating resolution, department reports, and several pay applications for infrastructure projects. The pay applications cover the 2024 WWTF Improvements, 2025 sanitary sewer lining and manhole improvements, and 2026 seal…
Winterset Municipal Utilities to appoint Simeca representative
The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to discuss watershed issues and review reports from the General Manager and Superintendents. The board is scheduled to vote on a representative appointment and a contract for the Assistant Electric Superintendent.
Council holds public hearing on perpetual electric line easement on city property
The Ely City Council will conduct a public hearing on a perpetual electric line easement on public property. It will also consider resolutions to approve the line agreement, a general services contract with MSA, and updates to city code for UTVs and golf carts. Additional items include a payment application for the…
Commission will consider UDC amendment to permit data centers with nuclear power in EU-2
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and make recommendations on several land‑addition cases, including the Knapp Walnut Grove Farm additions, Notbohm Addition, Corridor Energy First Addition, and Boland Farm Addition. It will also consider miscellaneous amendments to the Unified Development Code and a…
Council to approve $121,776 payment for Summit Street water main project
The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions, including a payment of $121,776.23 to Rathje Construction for the Summit Street Water Main Project. Other items include the first reading of Ordinance #517, approval of a final plat for the Klawiter First Addition, and an agreement with the Iowa Economic…
Council approves routine bills and infrastructure payments
The Huxley City Council will act on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, bills, and resolutions for water main replacement and public works facility projects. The council also plans to discuss lift assist and false alarm fees during a work session.
Review and approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Aurora‑Meredith trunk sewer extension
The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District will consider several updates and approvals. Items include a financial audit report, updates on trunk sewer projects, and review and approval of change orders and pay estimates for contracts related to the trunk sewer extension south of Aurora to Meredith. The board will also hear…
Council considers utility easements and street improvements on Melrose Avenue
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding utility easement agreements and underground utility projects on Melrose Avenue. Additionally, the council may approve staff salary increases, liquor license renewals, and a water main project at Grand Avenue & Sunset Street.
City Council to consider water and sewer utility rate increases
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a Water Revenue Loan and consider the final adoption of ordinances to increase water and sewer utility rates. The body will also review several subdivision agreements and a preliminary site plan for Creekside South II.
Council to consider zoning changes, utility rate ordinance, and $211K wheel loader purchase
The City Council will vote on several routine consent agenda items including bills, liquor licenses, and minutes. The regular agenda includes proposed zoning map amendments at 608 Charles Street and Lot 2 of Sherman's Farm, a utility rate ordinance amendment, and the purchase of a $211,000 John Deere wheel loader. A…
Council will vote on a loan election and award a wastewater plant contract
The Independence City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes a RAGBRAI special Class C retail alcohol license and a Sip N Zip retail tobacco permit. They will consider ordinance amendments to the traffic code and set a public hearing on fee schedule changes. The council will further review bids and award…
Council reviews ordinances, development agreement, and utility study
The City Council and staff will review several pending items, including options for beverage container redemption, revisions to recreational vehicle parking rules, a draft urban chicken ordinance, and a Southwest Bypass urban renewal plan amendment. They will also consider a development agreement with Cambrex Charles…
Water Board discusses Burlington Road project and updated capital improvement plan
The Water Board of Trustees will review financial statements for June 2026 and invoices totaling $677,595.62. New business includes a joint project on Burlington Road with the City of Oskaloosa and an updated FY 2025-26 CIP.
IMU Board to approve water utility purchases and informational updates
The Indianola Municipal Utilities Board will consider resolutions to purchase a skid steer and approve a change order for water main improvements, alongside a presentation on a splash pad project.
City Council to vote on selling 113 East Maple for $9,800
The council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 155‑2026 to sell the city‑owned property at 113 East Maple to Enrique Sanchez for $9,800. It will also consider Resolution No. 158‑2026 authorizing an MOU on starting pay for Engineering Technician I with Teamsters Local 238, and Resolution No…
Council to vote on electric rates, $700K sewer loan, and property sale
The Sioux Center City Council will hold third reading and likely final vote on proposed electric rate changes. Public hearings are set for selling city property and for issuing $700,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes. The council will also consider construction contracts for a water main and elevated tank project.
Airport Commission to decide on farm lease renewal and hangar repairs
The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will discuss renewing the farm lease at the airport, which expires February 28, 2027. They will also review the inspection of hangar doors needing repairs, and consider insurance renewal, unspent grant money, and a storm water pollution prevention plan. The commission will approve…
City Council considers sewer improvements, tax exemption, and social district actions
The Algona City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, an appropriating resolution, and a contract for sanitary sewer manhole improvements. The council will also consider a petition and waiver to assess costs, an application for an urban revitalization tax exemption, and the…
City Council discusses funding for wastewater and fire department projects
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement and Fire Department Expansion projects. The body will also review a right-of-way abandonment and potential ordinance changes. This session is for discussion and debate prior to formal consideration at a future…
Council to consider $387,150 grant request for lead service line replacements
The council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and a new Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Policy, then vote on adopting them. Additional action items include a resolution requesting $387,150 from the Texas Water Development Board for lead and service line…
Council to consider $2.25M bond election and UTV code updates
The Ely City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on updates to UTV and golf cart regulations. They will also vote on a resolution calling a special election for a $2.25 million general obligation loan. Other business includes approving contracts for the Wellhouse 3 project and a third reading on fence…
Finance Committee reviews various expenditures and budget amendments
The Finance Committee is reviewing several pre-authorizations for expenditures, including airport repairs, sewer maintenance, and software renewals. The committee will also consider budget amendments for the Cedar Prairie Trail and Virden Creek Dam projects.
Council to vote on building code changes and water plant equipment purchase
The Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending definitions in Chapter 50, and second reading of an ordinance updating the International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings. They will also consider a resolution to purchase a submersible mixer and VFD panel for the Water…
Pella reviews draft chapters for the city's Comprehensive Plan
The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review draft sections of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The discussion will focus on transportation, utilities, parks, and the plan's implementation strategy.
Council to vote on water deal with Valero, facade grant, transit pact
The Charles City Council will decide on an amendment to the water usage agreement with Valero Renewable Fuels LLC, approve a facade improvement grant for Lou James & Company at 413 N Main Street, and set a public hearing on a Unified Development Ordinance amendment regarding variance standards. They will also consider…
Council to consider Trail Ridge Estates Part 4 development deals
The council will discuss and possibly approve several items for Trail Ridge Estates Part 4, including a conditional zoning agreement amendment, developer's agreement, and preliminary plat. Other major items include converting Saddleback Estates from a Planned Area Development to a subdivision, reviewing a storm water…
Board will vote on awarding contract for the 2026 Administrative Office remodel
The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will consider a resolution to award a contract for the 2026 Administrative Office remodel project. They will also review and possibly adopt revised customer service rules for the utilities. Additional items include receiving utility reports and recognizing a…
Board to set speed limits at multiple locations in Floyd County
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution establishing speed limits at multiple locations, as well as appointments to the Veteran Affairs Commission and Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. Other actions include approving a quote for GPS survey equipment, processing drainage district…
Urbandale Sewer District to review spot repair bids and project updates
The board will discuss the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair Program bids and accept capital assets for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Members will also receive updates on trunk sewer rehabilitation and the extension project south of Aurora to Meredith.
Council reviews poultry regulations, Kenwood Ave property transfer, and Cambrex plan.
The Charles City Council holds a planning session to discuss several municipal matters before taking formal action. Key topics include amending the Cambrex urban renewal plan, transferring city-owned properties on Kenwood Avenue, and continuing deliberations on poultry operations within city limits. Staff will also…
Council to approve water main repairs and sign regulation public hearing
The Center Point City Council will approve FY2026 transfers, a water main repair contract, and a downtown grant. The council will also set a public hearing for new sign regulations.
Public hearing on cell tower lease at Clark House; new ambulance purchase
The council will hold a public hearing on a rooftop lease with New Cingular Wireless for communications equipment on the Clark House. The agenda also includes approval of a purchase order for a new ambulance at $320,913, easements for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6E, and multiple alcohol license requests. A closed…
Council to consider rezoning Mickelson 3rd, water/sewer rate hikes, and $2M borrowing
The North Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone the Mickelson 3rd property from RS-6 to RD-10 and ID to RS-7, along with a future land use map amendment. They will also vote on second readings of ordinances to increase water and sewer rates, adopt a $2…
Council to hold public hearings on new subdivision and electric rate increase
The council will hold public hearings on the plat and zoning for Country View Heights North Fourth Addition and an amendment to the Urban Revitalization Plan. They will also consider a salary and wage resolution, the second reading of an electric rates proposal, and several other actions including ratifying a natural…
City Council to review upcoming planning and water department reports
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss upcoming submittals for the Planning & Zoning Commission. The meeting will also include a report from the Water Department.
Council to consider 63-unit residential project at Oakdale and Jones Boulevards
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Oakdale Overlook Subdivision, including a land use change to allow a 63-unit multi-family building. The body will also vote on several high-value financing measures and infrastructure contracts.
First reading of utility rate ordinance and two rezoning hearings
The council will hold public hearings on rezoning 608 Charles Street and 413 South Wayne Street, consider final plat approval for Westgate Center Subdivision, and discuss the first reading of an ordinance amending utility rates. The consent agenda includes approval of a special liquor license for the RAGBRAI event…
First reading of ordinance amending traffic code enforcement procedures
The City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter 70, which updates traffic code enforcement procedures. Resolutions include approving Geater Machining & Manufacturing's application to the Iowa BIG program and accepting work on the 8th Avenue NW stormwater improvements project. The…
Park Board to discuss Independence Day celebration and water conservation
The Waukee Park Board will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss updates for the Independence Day celebration. The agenda also includes a discussion on water conservation efforts and a director's report.