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North Ogden, UT Achieves Long-Term Efficiency with Management Software

North Ogden, Utah is a prime example of how cities can transform municipal operations with cloud-based management solutions. For many years, North Ogden has trusted iWorQ’s cloud-based software. Assistant Public Works Director Brian Galvez at North Ogden City shared his experience in an exclusive interview, revealing how iWorQ’s public works and community development software solutions have streamlined the city’s day-to-day …

Manage Springtime Stormwater with iWorQ's cloud-based software

April Showers, May Flowers: Clear the Storm with Stormwater Management Software

“April showers bring May flowers!” Spring is finally here, which means many regions across the United States should expect an influx of rain and thunderstorms as the weather warms up. This is positive news for our ecosystems, but it can also pose certain safety, monetary, and environmental risks. Manage springtime stormwater with iWorQ’s cloud-based Stormwater Management Software. Meet MS4 …

2024 User Conference Announced

We’re excited to announce the dates for iWorQ’s Annual User Conference! The iWorQ User Conference, also known as iWorQ Summit, is a live online webinar series event exclusive to our customers. It is a unique opportunity for municipalities and counties across the United States and Canada to come together to gain insight and explore ways to enhance operational efficiency with …

Jackson County, FL Transforms Operations with Cloud-Based Software

For the past five years, Jackson County, Florida has utilized iWorQ to streamline its community development and public works processes. In this exclusive interview, Community Development Director Wendy Schlesinger and Executive Secretary of Building Services Benet Johnson share how Jackson County transformed its operations with cloud-based software, increasing efficiency and saving time.An Insider Look on Management Software for Counties Schlesinger …

Go Green, Go Paperless: Eco-friendly CMMS Solutions with iWorQ

Earth Day serves as an annual reminder to reflect on how we can preserve, protect, and care for our planet, while minimizing our environmental impact. One way that local governments can reduce their carbon footprints is by having their public works and community development departments transition from paper-based management systems to CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) solutions. This not only …

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Forward Together: Celebrating National County Government Month – April 2024

April is National County Government Month (NCGM), an annual celebration of the hard work and dedication of county governments across the nation, while educating the public on the variety of services they deliver to their communities. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has sponsored the event. This year’s theme is “ForwardTogether,” centered around three main pillars: connect, inspire, …

Amplifying Election Efforts with TextMyGov

TextMyGov Customer Exclusive Webinar | Live April 18th, 2024. Learn tips and tricks to help you maximize your TextMyGov service in our upcoming customer-exclusive webinar.Featured Webinar We are thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar “Amplifying Election Efforts with TextMyGov” on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, shown virtually over Zoom at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM MDT. Each showing will be 45 minutes. Register early to reserve a spot.Join our live webinar for …

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Commemorating National Community Development Week – April 1-5, 2024

National Community Development Week was created in the 1980s to raise awareness about the National Community Development Association (NCDA) and the many services it provides to local governments, most notably the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The NCDA has appointed the week of April 1-5th, 2024, to honor, support, and educate communities about the unparalleled value and successes of …

iWorQ Citizen Engagement software is your public works superpower to transform chaos into order!

Citizen Engagement Software | Your Public Works Superpower to Transform Chaos into Order

Broken traffic lights? Snow piling up on the road? A gargantuan pothole in need of a fill? Is your Public Works department battling a monster of never-ending maintenance requests? Whether it is from normal wear and tear or a disaster striking, without a proper system in place, identifying issues and strategically assigning work can be challenging as the stream of …

Streamline School District Fleet and Facility Management with iWorQ

Do you oversee your school district’s fleet or facilities? Do you find yourself feeling disorganized and overwhelmed? Managing all the buses, utility vehicles, buildings, playgrounds, and fields in a school district can be mentally taxing, especially when you are using outdated methods such as paper documents or spreadsheets. To minimize stress and streamline your operations, consider investing in a fleet …