The 2017 Life, Well Run Student Photo Contest ended two weeks ago, and our judges have been pouring over submissions to decide the winner of our four very special prizes. Opened to students and next generation local government professionals, the Student Photo Contest allowed us to take a peek into the everyday lives of the students who…

The National Civic League is taking applications for its All-America City designation.

Values should guide our decisions and actions, especially in times of uncertainty and change.

Invest in What Works When Redevelopment Balloons

Heroism. It’s a description that conjures a lot of images and an ideal that has been the basis of countless good vs. evil, triumph-over-tragedy stories told throughout generations. The qualities of heroes (and heroines) are ones that our very best selves strive to attain. To seek the good of others over oneself, to stand for,…

In the aftermath of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott shares his thoughts.

Done well, online community engagement can really change the way the community feels about a city or county.

2017 Community Partnership Award Program Nominee

2017 Community Partnership Award Program Nominee