APWA News

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…

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…

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…

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…

APWA Showcases Public Works Leadership at WALK Bridge Roadshow Event

Norwalk, Connecticut—APWA joined federal, state, and local leaders today to highlight the WALK Bridge Replacement Project as part of the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow. APWA Region I Director Rich…

Explore the December Issue of the APWA Reporter

The December APWA Reporter, our Facilities and Grounds issue, is now available online! Public works departments are often tasked with maintaining facilities and grounds, keeping them ready for the communities…

APWA Past President Noel Thompson Passes Away

APWA Past President Noel C. Thompson passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born in 1947, he spent 33 years in public service, 22 of them with…

Check Out the November Issue of the APWA Reporter

The November APWA Reporter—PWX in print—is now available online! Did you miss PWX? Were you there, but didn’t get a chance to experience all you wanted to? Or would you…

APWA: A Leader in Elevating Public Works Professionals as First Responders

KANSAS CITY, MO–The American Public Works Association (APWA) will celebrate and honor National First Responders Day (NFRD), October 28. While police, fire, and EMS are often the three most recognized…

APWA Leadership Shares Message on Government Shutdown

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is urging Congress and the Administration to work together to stop this government shutdown and return to work for the American people. This shutdown…