Iowa State Association Of Counties

What Iowa State Association Of Counties does

Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) is a private, nonprofit corporation founded in 1971 and headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. It operates as the statewide membership association for elected and appointed county officials from all 99 Iowa counties, with a broader stakeholder base of more than 15,000 county employees statewide. ISAC's primary functions are legislative advocacy at the state level, professional development, and the coordination of shared services, including technology infrastructure, group benefits, and procurement programs that individual counties could not efficiently operate alone.

ISAC's product surface consists of a public website (iowacounties.org), a member portal (members.iowacounties.org), a county directory, a vendor directory, and The Iowa County Magazine. The organization runs several programs: the Technology Service Bureau (TSB) and ICTS/CSN for shared IT services; the Certified Iowa County Supervisor certification program; a Group Benefits program operated with insurance partners such as Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield; the ISAC Education Foundation scholarship program funded by fundraising events; the 99-County Tour engagement initiative; and the 'Behind the 99' public awareness campaign. The annual ISAC Conference, scheduled for August 19-21, 2026 at the Veterans Memorial Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, is the flagship in-person event, complemented by year-round regional meetings and webinars.

ISAC generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring membership dues from the 99 Iowa counties and their officials; a tiered Preferred Vendor program (Elite, Platinum, Gold, Silver) through which corporate partners pay subscription-like fees for endorsed status across categories including banking, IT, insurance, legal services, equipment, and election services; and ancillary fundraising such as golf tournaments that fund scholarships. Go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-led, anchored by the annual conference, the 99-County Tour, regional meetings, a multi-channel digital presence (website, email, Facebook, Instagram, X), and a partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo) for national-level engagement.

Name

Iowa State Association Of Counties

Legal name

Iowa State Association of Counties

Website

https://iowacounties.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) is a private, nonprofit statewide membership association representing elected and appointed officials from all 99 Iowa counties. It provides legislative advocacy, professional development, shared technology services, group benefits, and a tiered corporate partner program connecting counties with vetted vendors.

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Headquarters

HQ city

West Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ISAC is a private nonprofit corporation with members from all 99 Iowa counties. Revenue is generated through membership fees from county governments and officials.
2. Corporate Partner/Vendor Program: ISAC operates a Preferred Vendor program where commercial enterprises pay fees to be associated with ISAC. This includes Elite, Platinum, Gold, and Silver tier vendors across categories including banking, IT services, insurance, legal services, and more.
3. Scholarship Program: ISAC accepts scholarship applications for graduating seniors who are children or dependents of county employees and officials, funded through fundraising events like golf tournaments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) is a private nonprofit membership association that delivers legislative advocacy, professional development, shared technology services, group benefits, and educational resources to elected and appointed county officials across all 99 Iowa counties. It serves as the statewide coordinating body for county government interests, operates vendor partnership and scholarship programs, and hosts an annual conference along with regional meetings.

Product overview

Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) operates primarily as a membership association rather than a technology product company. The organization provides a digital platform with member resources, event management, and educational programs for Iowa's 99 county governments. Key offerings include the ISAC website and member portal, County Directory, Vendor Directory, Iowa County Magazine, and various programs such as Technology Service Bureau (TSB), ICTS/CSN, the Certified Iowa County Supervisor program, Group Benefits, the ISAC Education Foundation Scholarship Program, the 99-County Tour outreach initiative, and the Behind the 99 public awareness campaign. The organization also hosts the annual ISAC Conference as its flagship event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISAC Member Portal Online portal providing Iowa county officials with member registration, resources, event sign-up, and organizational communications.
• County Directory Searchable directory connecting elected and appointed county officials across Iowa's 99 counties for peer networking and reference.
• Vendor Directory Directory connecting county officials with vetted vendors across categories including banking, IT, insurance, legal, and professional services.
• The Iowa County Magazine Association publication covering county services, news, and updates for Iowa county officials and stakeholders.
• Technology Service Bureau (TSB) Technology planning and implementation services provided to member Iowa counties through the Technology Service Bureau program.
• ICTS/CSN (Iowa County Technology Services / County Services Network) Shared technology services and collaboration network enabling Iowa counties to share IT resources and coordinate technology initiatives.
• Certified Iowa County Supervisor Professional certification program for Iowa county supervisors covering governance and leadership.
• Group Benefits Program Group health and benefits programs for Iowa county employees and officials, delivered through preferred-vendor partnerships.
• ISAC Education Foundation Scholarship Program Scholarship program for graduating seniors who are children or dependents of Iowa county employees and officials, funded through fundraising events.
• ISAC Annual Conference ISAC's flagship annual paid conference for county officials and partners, providing training, networking, and an expo of endorsed vendors.
• Corporate Partner / Preferred Vendor Program Tiered Preferred Vendor program (Elite, Platinum, Gold, Silver) enabling commercial enterprises to gain association with ISAC and access to Iowa county officials across banking, IT, insurance, legal, and other categories.
• Legislative Advocacy and Policy Coordination Unified legislative advocacy, policy committee coordination, legislative priorities, and tracking tool serving Iowa county government interests at the state level.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% of Iowa's roadways are county-maintained
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered elite, platinum, core and endorsed.

• Assured PartnerseliteGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed Elite Preferred Vendor providing insurance and risk management services to Iowa counties.
• County Risk Management Services, Inc. (CRMS)eliteGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed Elite Preferred Vendor representing Iowa Municipal Workers' Compensation Association (IMWCA), providing workers compensation coverage for Iowa counties.
• Community State BankeliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Preferred Vendor providing banking and investment services to Iowa counties.
• Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.eliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Preferred Vendor providing equipment and vehicle services to Iowa counties.
• Wellmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldeliteGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Preferred Vendor providing health insurance coverage through the ISAC Group Benefits program.
• Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed Platinum Preferred Vendor providing property and casualty insurance pool for Iowa public agencies.
• Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust (IPAIT)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed Platinum Preferred Vendor providing investment services for Iowa public agencies.
• Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Preferred Vendor providing legal services to Iowa counties.
• Henry M. Adkins & Son, Inc.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Preferred Vendor providing election services to Iowa counties.
• Tyler TechnologiesplatinumTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum Preferred Vendor providing computer systems and software solutions to Iowa counties.
• National Association of Counties (NACo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAC is affiliated with NACo, the national organization representing county governments. Iowa counties participate in NACo conferences and programs.
• Nationwide Retirement SolutionsendorsedGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed Preferred Vendor providing retirement solutions for public sector employees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• California State Association of Counties (CSAC): State-level membership association for county officials in California. Operates the same model as ISAC — advocacy, training, conferences, and shared services for member counties — making it the most analogous direct peer at larger scale.
• Illinois Association of County Board Members: State-level association for Illinois county board members. Comparable member persona and advocacy mission to ISAC, although structured around board members rather than all county officials.
• New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC): Statewide association of county governments in New York. Same member persona, same advocacy-and-training mission, and similar event/conference-driven engagement model as ISAC.
• Texas Association of Counties: Membership association representing Texas counties. Mirrors ISAC's structure: statewide advocacy, training programs, conferences, and pooled service offerings for county officials.
• Minnesota Association of Counties: State-level association for Minnesota county commissioners and officials. Same regional peer category as ISAC, with shared advocacy, training, and shared-service offerings.
• Wisconsin Counties Association: Statewide association representing Wisconsin counties. Adjacent geography to Iowa, with directly comparable mission, membership base, and programming for county officials.
• Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners: Membership organization for Pennsylvania county commissioners. Comparable to ISAC in serving elected county officials with advocacy, training, and resource-sharing programs at the state level.
• Kansas Association of Counties: Statewide association for Kansas counties. Comparable to ISAC in scale, member persona, advocacy focus, and event-driven engagement model.
• Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO): Membership association for Nebraska county officials. Closest geographic peer to ISAC, with nearly identical member persona (county officials), mission, and service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Counties (NACo): National membership association for U.S. county governments. ISAC is explicitly affiliated with NACo, and they share the same member-base persona (county officials) and similar advocacy, education, and conference-driven service model. NACo is the national-scale analogue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IowaCounties
• Facebookfacebook.com/IowaCounties
• Instagraminstagram.com/iowa_counties
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iowa-state-association-of-counties

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