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MuniLaw 101 Workshop

10/9/2024

December 4, 2024 – In person event, no virtual option

*** Registration capped at 70 ***

Presented by Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. with speakers Aaron Hilligas, Steve Nadel, and Tim Whipple

This one-day workshop will provide an overview of a wide range of important municipal utility related legal topics, and is designed for municipal utility personnel including general managers, superintendents, finance officers, and utility clerks. Opportunities will be provided to ask questions throughout the presentations.

General Municipal Law Representative Topics May Include:

Home Rule
City Property
ROW / Franchises
Ethics, Gift Laws, Public Employee Ethics
City Payments, Franchise Fees, PILOTs, & Surplus Transfers

Municipal Utility Law Representative Topics May Include:

Municipal Utilities
Governance Structures
Rates & Charges
IUB Jurisdiction
Disconnection

To see the full agenda, get more information, and secure your spot, CLICK HERE.

Water and Wastewater Operators Training Workshop 2024

10/8/2024

Water and Wastewater members: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 30th Annual Water and Wastewater Operators Training Workshop which will be held Wednesday, November 20 - Friday, November 22, 2024-Note day of week change.

This three-day workshop is geared toward water and wastewater professionals wanting practical information to help them do their jobs. There will be both basic and advanced topic for water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater. Attendees can earn 1.2 CEUs toward certification.

For more information or to register as an attendee or vendor, visit the event webpage on our website.

Save the Date For The 2025 IAMU Energy Conference!

10/8/2024

Join other municipal energy professionals for the annual IAMU Energy Conference on
February 18-20, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny, Iowa.

Learn more about the latest happenings in the industry and network with others during this much anticipated yearly event.

The annual Legislative Reception is also planned during this time, taking place on
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Ken’s – a not so speakeasy, in Des Moines’ East Village.

Toolbox Talk -What Causes the Failure of Lead Gaskets in Chlorine Cylinder Connections?

10/7/2024

Common Ground Iowa Excavations & Investigations Safety

10/7/2024

Iowa Safety Summit

10/7/2024

The Iowa Excavation Safety Summit will be held on November 7, 2024, at the Jacobson Event Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We are enhancing our outreach with an attached flyer and seek your support in promoting it to excavators, contractors, utility locators, operators, and damage prevention personnel. Your help in distributing this flyer to your industry contacts and any potential attendees will be very much appreciated.

Registration for this free event is available online at IowaSafetySummit.com

Thank you for your support and commitment to excavation safety and damage prevention.

Mobile Crane Operator Certification Classes

10/7/2024

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities will be holding both initial certification and re-certification classes for mobile crane operators at our location. This journey-level certification is granted through the National Center for Construction Education and Research. IAMU is an accredited assessment center.

Re-certification for crane operators is required every 5 years. In order to certify or re-certify you must pass both the practical examination and the computerized test with an 80% score for each. There is no grace period after your certification expires.

To see pricing and the full list of class dates go to https://members.iamu.org/page/NCCER.

The October Re-Cert Class Sign Up is located HERE
The November Class Sign Up is located HERE

Additional Notes:

There is a maximum of 10 participants per class session
Lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday (for full NCCER Certification course)
All participants will attend classroom days. Exams will take place on the Wednesday of each class session. Depending on the number of participants, Wednesday evening and Friday may also be used for practical exams
Each participant will need to bring their PPE for the practical exam: High Viz clothing, hardhat, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, and long pants

Questions?
If you have any questions in regards to the classes, or requirements, please contact:
Margret Meade, IAMU Safety Outreach Coordinator ([email protected])
Phone: 515.210.6617

Celebrate Public Natural Gas Week October 6-12, 2024

10/2/2024

Make plans to celebrate 2024 Public Natural Gas Week October 6-12, 2024 to highlight the contributions and importance of public #naturalgas systems. Visit apga.org/PNGW for ideas and resources on how to celebrate!

We hope that all gas utilities join us in this nationwide observance to honor the work and importance of locally-owned public natural gas systems.

Celebrate Public Power Week Oct. 6-12, 2024 with resources from the APPA

10/2/2024

Public power utilities across the U.S. celebrate Public Power Week the first full week of October every year to help customers and stakeholders understand how they can better engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from all its offerings. American Public Power Association member utilities can use the sample resources and templates to spread the word and help celebrate in your communities.
You can download their free resources and templates to customize for Public Power Week celebrations in your community. Use the hashtag #publicpowerweek in your posts to join the online community of others celebrating.

Registration is Open for the 30th Annual Water and Wastewater Operator’s Training Workshop

10/1/2024

Water and Wastewater members: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 30th Annual Water and Wastewater Operators Training Workshop which will be held Wednesday, November 20 - Friday, November 22, 2024-Note day of week change.

This three-day workshop is geared toward water and wastewater professionals wanting practical information to help them do their jobs. There will be both basic and advanced topic for water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater. Attendees can earn 1.2 CEUs toward certification.

For more information or to register as an attendee or vendor, visit the event webpage on our website.