LTAP Resource Biweekly
Iowa LTAP is a resource that is ready to help, providing biweekly updates on webinars and other online opportunities and resources that we hope will be of value to local agencies wherever they may be. All webinars are listed in Central Time.
As always, if you have any subjects you’d like to see, please let us know and we’ll help you out. We are also available to answer technical questions and find technical resources for you (please call or email us).
LTAP Resource Biweekly #119 (7/10/25)
Summer Hiatus Note
During the summer, Iowa LTAP releases its “Biweekly” on a monthly basis. In September, we will restart our twice a month distribution.
Iowa Streets and Roads Workshop and Conference
- Iowa Streets and Roads Workshop and Conference (ISRMSA), Tuesday–Thursday, 9/9–9/11 (Des Moines) – In 2025, the Iowa Streets and Roads Workshop will be held on 9/9. Attend this year’s workshop to learn about Supervisory Skills and Technique. There will be presentations on a supervisor’s role and leadership concepts, time management, effective communication, and conflict management, just to name a few. We will also be touring the Metro Park East Landfill in Mitchellville after the workshop. The Iowa Streets and Roads Conference will be held 9/10 and 9/11. This year’s conference is sure to be one you won’t want to miss! Along with a slate of several relevant presentations, you can look forward to “mousetraps and gadgets” and roundtable discussions. Attendees will have ample time to meet with their peers and many exhibitors. Both the workshop and conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport. More information and registration can be found here.
Save the Dates
- National APWA Annual Conference: PWX, Sunday–Wednesday, 8/17–8/20 (Chicago, IL)
- ISAC Annual Conference (and ICEA Affiliate Meeting), Wednesday–Friday, 8/20–8/22 (Affiliate Meeting, Thursday and Friday, 8/21 and 8/22) (Des Moines)
- APWA Iowa Chapter Fall Conference, Wednesday–Friday, 10/1–10/3 (Des Moines)
- Local Roads Conference, Monday–Wednesday, 10/20–10/22 (Sioux Falls, SD)
- Traffic and Safety Forum, Wednesday, 11/5 (Ames)
- ICEA Annual Conference, Wednesday–Friday, 12/3–12/5 (Des Moines)
- NACE Annual Conference, Sunday–Wednesday, 4/12–4/15, 2026 (Arlington, TX)
Partner Activities
- Communication Roadblocks (FL LTAP), Thursday, 7/10 at 12:00 PM – Effective communication is more important than ever. However, there are several common roadblocks to communication that slow us down, frustrate us, and keep us from getting our messages across. This can hurt your agency’s operations, morale, and interactions with the traveling public. The great news is – you can overcome these roadblocks! More information and registration for this webinar can be found here.
- Bridging the Generational Gap (FL LTAP), Wednesday, 7/16 at 1:00 PM – Generational differences are ever present in the workplace and can impact effective communication and cohesive team building. Breaking down the generations can help understand perspectives and how people approach their work. This session will focus on highlights of the various generations in the workplace and how to effectively bridge the generational gap. Attendees will gain insights into generational traits and learn practical strategies to foster collaboration and improve workplace dynamics. More information and registration can be found here.
- Pavement Design for Local Agencies (AR LTAP), Thursday, 7/ 31 at 1:30 PM – Does pavement thickness really affect the longevity of a pavement in a local setting? Absolutely! In this two-hour webinar, you will learn the primary considerations for determining necessary pavement thickness so that the structure will adequately support traffic for years to come. More information and registration can be found here.
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