Webster City, Iowa — The Hamilton County Growth Partnership (HCGP) will host its annual Forum on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. The event provides business leaders, community stakeholders, and local officials with a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Hamilton County’s state legislators ahead of the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. Representative Latham and Senator Guth are confirmed.
The Legislative Forum is designed to foster open dialogue between state officials and the communities they represent. Attendees will hear legislators’ expectations for the upcoming session, along with their personal priorities as they advocate on behalf of Hamilton County at the State Capitol.
A key focus of the discussion will be property tax reform, a major legislative priority of Governor Kim Reynolds. Participants will gain insight into how potential reforms may impact local governments, businesses, and residents, and will hear directly from elected officials on how these issues are being considered from a Hamilton County perspective.
“The Legislative Forum is an important opportunity for our members and community partners to engage directly with our state leaders,” said Ottie Maxey, Executive Director of the Hamilton County Growth Partnership. “Hearing firsthand what legislators anticipate in the upcoming session—and how they view issues like property tax reform—helps our communities better understand the potential impacts of state policy and strengthens our collective ability to advocate for Hamilton County’s interests.”
The HCGP Legislative Forum is open to investors, partners, community leaders, and citizens interested in state policy issues that influence economic development, community vitality, and local government capacity.