Special to the Times Vedette
Registration is now open for the Introduction to Planning and Zoning for Local Officials workshop, available across multiple locations in Iowa. Offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the workshop is tailored for local officials engaged in city and county governance, planning, zoning, and community development. It focuses on delivering foundational knowledge in land use planning and development management.
Workshop dates and locations
- April 2 – Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Fairfield
- April 4 – O’Reilly Center, Creston
- April 11 – Carroll County Extension Office, Carroll
- April 16 – Best Western Holiday Lodge, Clear Lake
- April 18 – Holiday Inn Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs
- April 22 – DoubleTree Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Cedar Rapids
- April 25 – Hotel Winneshiek, Decorah
- April 30 – Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale, Johnston
Workshop highlights
- Tailored content for local government officials
- Interactive scenario-based learning
- In-depth coverage of Iowa zoning laws and practical applications
- Discussions on comprehensive planning, ethical dilemmas, special uses, variances, etc.
- Networking opportunities at a dinner event
Pricing details
- Standard rate: $65 per participant for a three-hour session
- Group rate: $55 per participant for group bookings of three or more from the same organization
For more information and accommodation requests, contact Luke Seaburg at seaberg@iastate.edu.