Leading Iowa

Anthony Heddlesten is the mayor of Riverdale. The city, which is almost an island surrounded by other cities, nearly doubled in size and they recently developed their last plot of farmland. Listen to how he manages growth. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Mart...

Shelby Hagan, Bondurant city clerk, didn't know how much work she had to do when she took on the job. But she's doing it well as she is this year's Rhonda Wood Smith Award winner, which recognizes excellent young city workers. Mimi Dobson is the new city attorney for Council Bluffs, she says she has already seen great people working in her city. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iow...

Christina Eicher is the new president of the Iowa League of Cities. She comes at the job from two distinct and different roles. She is on the city council in Bennett and is the city clerk of Lisbon. Her goal this year is to give Iowa's small cities a strong voice. Listen to her plans this year. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities...

Hosts Brad Cavanagh, President of the Iowa League of Cities and David Martin look back at a year of good government in Iowa's cities and share what the best of the past year told us about government all around the state. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin...

Nelson Crabb has been mayor of Clear Lake for 20 years. To him, good government is about looking forward, not looking back and trying to be progressive. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin Produc...

Becca Bixler, Mayor of Inwood says as a new mayor, you have to be a voice for your city, but also you have to listen. Dylan Mulfinger, city administrator for Oelwein, says good government is simple, you just show up every day for the people. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad C...

We got the boss, Alan Kemp, the executive director of the Iowa League of Cities to join us. We discuss good government across the state and how the League helps support all 850 cities across the state. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim...

Nelson Crabb is the 20 year mayor of Clear Lake. Immortalized for a tragic plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. Today it's a thriving tourist destination with a revitalized downtown and a mayor that listens to people. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers...

Gene Gettys is the past city administrator for the City of Harlan, he says government is about people, working with and for people. Jay Christensen is the Mayor of Harlan, he says it doesn't matter what size your city is, talking to people helps deliver good government. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Pro...

James Bronner, City Administrator of Waverly says when you're using other people's money, you have to be efficient and work for the majority. Christopher Miculinich is the youngest City Council Member ever in Decorah. He won a write-in ballot. Listen to his thoughts on good government. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on Linked...

For over 30 years Teri Goodmann has worked to improve Dubuque, Washington and the U.S. She recently retired as Dubuque Assistant City Manager, but you can learn a lot in an engaging conversation on a career in government service. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, Dav...

Tim Vick, city manager of Manchester says good government looks 30, 40 or 50 years into the future and looks at the way their city is changing. Tyler Trout, city administrator of Avoca, says keeping an open mind to new ideas lead him to install something called noise cameras. Step into the future on Leading Iowa, Good Government in Iowa's Cities. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Io...

Courtney Clarke is the mayor of Waukee and her city is one of the state's fastest growing. She says planning is the key to managing strategic growth. Oh and she talks about her city's spaghetti park, just listen. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David...

Katy Wethal, Dubuque City Councilwoman says good government starts with listening. Joseph Taylor, city administrator of Center Point says there are three ways to deliver good government and if you pay attention it's easy. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Marti...

A big bonfire at his home with friends and neighbors is Decorah City Manager Travis Goedken's favorite place. As a city manager he talks about how he works with the council and mayor. And we talk about good government in downtown Decorah. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cava...

Let's be friends, it leads to better government, says Mason City mayor Bill Schickel. Listening and engaging, that's what Aaron Burnett, Mason City's city administrator says. Together they bring both tools to city government. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David M...

The Iowa Mayor's Association recently named Mayor Quentin Hart of Waterloo Mayor of the Year. He tells Mayor Brad Cavanagh how he has built up Waterloo and why lighting a bridge made a big difference in his city. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David...

Vision and priorities held to steer the ship towards good government in Red Oak and over in Windsor Heights, all you have to do is listen to the people, so says their City Councilman. Shawnna Silvius, Mayor of Red Oak and Michael Libbie, City Council, Windsor Heights. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Produ...

Shelby Hagen is the City Clerk for Bondurant. She says the fun part of the job is riding through the city and seeing projects she had a hand in building. Listen to the many jobs a City Clerk does. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludl...

Two city administrators talk about how they deliver good government. Rest assured, they aren't in it for the money. Travis explains how they use the money they do have. Sadly, a podcast doesn't do Mike's outfit justice but wait till you hear about it. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheel...

Mayors can't do anything, says Nevada mayor Brett Barker, unless they work with partners and get the city's support behind them. He must be doing something right, he won a prestigious award for the progress he made as mayor. He talks about a revitalized Main Street and progress in housing and outdoor space. Listen to a dynamic mayor talk about how to set a tone for the city. IowaLeague.org Iowa Le...

She's all heart, just listen to Cami Rasmussen, city administrator of Solon explain it. She knows her community and she knows how to listen. Then hear Mike Van Milligen, city manager for Dubuque quote Mark Twain. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David...

Becca Bixler wanted a walking trail in her small city of Inwood. She walked out running for city council. Now she's one of Iowa's youngest mayors. Listen to her tell how she moved into government and how being a social worker helps to her to be a better mayor. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Ka...

Listen to the Mayor of Waukee and the City Clerk of Malvern explain why good planning leads to good government. That and giving the people what they want while still providing what they need. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of Cities on YouTube Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Ho...

Dylan Mulinger is the city administrator for the small city of Oelwein. He joins hosts Brad Cavanagh and Dave Martin to discuss managing a small city and how sometimes has to manage the dreams of the mayor. A conversation that shows how a mayor and administrator see things differently, but still work towards providing good government. IowaLeague.org Iowa League of Cities on Facebook Iowa League of...