Available Courses

The League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit is largest event in the state geared specifically toward the needs of Iowa’s elected and appointed municipal officials. Held in September of each year, the conference includes workshops, an exhibit hall and unique networking opportunities.

1) Registration required 2) Visit the events page for more details 3) There may be a parking fee

Copy and paste the link to their direct site for more details. https://iowaleague.org/events/annual-conference-exhibit-2/

This 3-day course is designed to familiarize professionals with the roles and responsibilities of a Communications Unit Leader (COML) under the NIMS/ICS. This course offers facilitated lecture as well as hands-on exercises to explain the processes used to achieve communication operability, interoperability and how to incorporate additional communications solutions.

1) Free on-site parking. 2) There is no registration fee for this course. 3) You must register with a valid email address - a confirmation email with important secondary registration requirements will be sent. Registration is not complete until you have registered at this link and submitted completed pre-requisite documents https://form.jotform.com/isicsb/sept2025coml 4) All travel and meals will be on your own, adequate time will be provided Registration questions: Haley Nichols, (515) 201-7478, nichols@dps.state.ia.us

Register at this link: https://form.jotform.com/isicsb/sept2025coml

Winter storms can strike every state in the United States. It is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This course assists to provide emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in winter weather science, forecasting, warning, and best practices in preparedness. The course enhances the ability of participants to identify and describe the hazards associated with winter weather and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures. The goal of this course is to provide participants with the basics of winter weather science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. Course Modules: Science of Winter Weather, Winter Weather Forecast Process, Winter Weather Warning Process and Safety, Winter Storm Scenario

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3867/

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

1) Please bring a wi-fi enabled electronic device where course documents can be viewed. 2) Lunch will be on your own, there are several restaurants and convenience stores close by. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

This 2-day course provides training on and resources for personnel who has a responsibility to function in a command post managing and expanding incident. Topics include use of an Incident Complex and Area Command, and the interactions between Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) entities.

1) Please park on the north side and enter through the conference center doors. 2) Meals will be on your own through the hospital cafeteria or local establishment. 3) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to funding availability. 4) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.