Who We Are Iowa Chapter
The American Planning Association Iowa Chapter (APA Iowa) is a membership organization of approximately 400 professional planners, planning educators, planning commissioners, and planning students from across the state of Iowa. APA Iowa’s mission is to strengthen planning to create thriving communities. We do this through celebration, advocacy, relationships, and education of our members and communities.
The Iowa Chapter is officially recognized as a subordinate organization of the American Planning Association and as such is registered as a 501c3 organization for educational purposes.

Chapter Documents
The APA Iowa Chapter's bylaws, strategic plan, budget, board agendas and minutes, and other important documents are hosted on the website.
Upcoming Events
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February 20, 2025
Hazard Mitigation & Disaster Recovery
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April 1, 2025
All Iowa Reception - NPC 2025
Featured Job Postings
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Regional Planner
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning CommissionLocationWest Burlington, IA -
Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation
Minnesota Department of TransportationLocationSt. Paul, MN -
Freight Planner (Transportation Planner 1)
Iowa Department of Transportation - Systems Planning BureauLocationAmes, IA -
Transportation Data & Analysis Program Manager
Minnesota Department of TransportationLocationSt. Paul, MN