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We are a nonprofit association of contractors dedicated to the professional conservation of soil and water.
2027 Iowa
LICA Convention
January 10-12, 2027
> Registration opening fall 2026 <
Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association
Safeguarding Iowa’s soil and water for future generations.
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Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association is committed to developing opportunities to learn, share, and promote ethical practices among all who are dedicated to conserving Iowa's soil and water for future generations.
- VISION -
Land stewardship focused on conserving and sustaining Iowa's soil and water.
- VALUES -
Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association is guided by and operates with these values in mind: ​​
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Building important relationships
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Promoting ethical and safe land management practices
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Encouraging continual learning and sharing of knowledge
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Advancing practices that conserve soil and water
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Investing in the future
Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association (Iowa LICA) is the state’s leading resource for sharing, learning about, and promoting professional land management practices that promote profitability while conserving our land and water resources for future enjoyment and prosperity of all.
Who We Are
We Lead in Soil & Water Conservation
Investing in ourselves, our businesses, and the long-term sustainability of Iowa’s soil and water.
Continual sharing and learning about best practices first-hand from respected professionals across our state.
Building important multi-generational relationships for mentoring and learning.
Advocating for important legislation and regulations that conserve our land and water.
Promoting Ethical and Safe Land Management Practices
Our members and partners believe in:
Joining Iowa LICA efforts is easy, rewarding, and good for business.
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Join as a Contractor Members, Contributing Members, Associate Members and Retired Members. Members enjoy networking events and outings, educational and safety resources and updates on land management, and access to association benefits — both local and national.
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Share about Iowa LICA with your employees, friends, and young professionals to ensure they stay up to date on best practices and connect with others who also value the preservation of Iowa’s soil and water.
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Join us at our annual convention and many other member networking and educational opportunities.
You're Invited to
Get Involved
By participating with Iowa LICA, you’ll enjoy knowing that you are contributing to the conservation of our valuable land and water resources for many generations to come!
“I first started attending Iowa LICA conventions in the late 1970s as an employee. But in 1988, when I took over my dad’s tiling business, that’s when I truly began to understand the value of being part of LICA. The members don’t just belong to an association —they work together to strengthen it.”
— Tim Wahlert, Wahlert Soil Conservation LLC, Audubon, Iowa
“…any time you can invest in yourself with a membership in a trade organization that
represents how you make your living and become involved, should be money well
spent. I have also met some people that I really look forward to seeing and talking to
that I would have never met otherwise.”
— Paul Keppler, Keppler Custom Hire LLC, St. Olaf, Iowa
Our partnerships with IDALS, NRCS, Iowa DNR and other government agencies help educate our leaders while taking the lead on protecting small business and balancing our industry needs.
LICA Events
From national conferences to specialized meet-ups, we’re bringing together professionals who share a dedication to excellence, innovation, and the long-term stewardship of our industry. Click on the link below to stay connected, informed and ready to engage with the people and ideas shaping our field.
