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New Initiatives Program 2026 Now Accepting Applications

The Spring 2026 application cycle for APWA’s New Initiatives Program is now open! The New Initiatives Program is a funding opportunity designed to advance innovative ideas that strengthen the public…

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APWA Celebrates the Dedication of Public Works Recently on Display

As we recover from the recent severe winter storm system that swept across the United States, we’ve witnessed stories that again underscore the essential role public works professionals play in…

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February APWA Reporter  Now Available

The February APWA Reporter is now available online. This month’s issue focuses on Water Resources. Managing water is a challenge for many municipalities—whether they’re experiencing too much through disasters or…

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APWA Leadership Shares Message on Winter Storms

Dear Members, As winter weather moves across the country, we know many of you are facing a wide range of conditions—from heavy snow and high winds to ice, freezing rain,…

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APWA Debuts Public Works Radio: Your Go-To Podcast for Industry Insights

KANSAS CITY, MO–Why do improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries explode? What happens when you flush 1,500 toilets at once in a sports stadium? How does a city begin to recover from…

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APWA Notes Passing of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), who served on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and was involved in federal policy affecting transportation systems, water resources, and public works,…

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Check Out the January Issue of the APWA Reporter

The January APWA Reporter, which focuses on Trending Technology, is now available online! Technology is changing so rapidly that it can be hard to keep up. This issue highlights some…

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APWA Past President Larry Koehle Passes Away

APWA Past President Larry Thomas Koehle, PEng, MPA, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Welland, Ontario, from a glioblastoma tumor. Born in 1945, he was the former Commissioner of…

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APWA, Coalition Hold Congressional Briefing on State Revolving Funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today joined national partners and federal stakeholders in hosting a congressional briefing focused on the critical role of the Clean Water…

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APWA’s Public Works: A Kid’s Perspective Branding Video Is Double Gold Winner

KANSAS CITY, MO – The American Public Works Association (APWA) received two prestigious Gold Awards in the nonprofit sector for its 2025 brand video, Public Works: A Kid’s Perspective. The…

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