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Harlan City Government

The City of Harlan government consists of a Mayor and City Council.  Positions are elected by the Citizens of Harlan every four years.  There is one representative from each of four wards the City is divided into, as well as two At Large council seats.  The City Council Meets twice a month on a regular basis, with special meetings scheduled as needed, in the Council Chambers at 711 Durant Street, Harlan IA  51537.


Mayor


City Council



Committees - 2022

 

INSURANCE

Sharon Kroger, Chairperson
Richard Petersen
Kyle Lindberg

PUBLIC HEALTH & SANITATION

Richard Petersen, Chairperson
Sharon Kroger
RJ Beilenberg

 

ORDINANCE

Jeanna Rudolph, Chairperson
Richard Petersen
Troy Schaben

PUBLIC PROPERTY

RJ Bielenberg, Chairperson
Sharon Kroger
Jeanna Rudolph

 

PERSONNEL AND FINANCE

Troy Schaben, Chairperson
RJ Beilenberg
Sharon Kroger

PUBLIC SAFETY

Kyle Lindberg, Chairperson
Jeanna Rudolph
Troy Schaben

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS

Richard Petersen, Chairperson
Kyle Lindberg
Jeanna Rudolph

 
 

Committee Liason Representatives - 2022

  • Mayor Pro Tem - Sharon Kroger

  • Airport Commission - Sharon Kroger

  • Ambulance Commission - Jay Christensen

  • Harlan Historical Preservation Committee (formerly Downtown Upper Story/Facade Grant) - Kyle Lindberg

  • Fire Department - Jeanna Rudolph

  • Hotel/Motel Tax Committee - Sharon Kroger

  • HMU Board of Trustees - Kyle Lindberg

  • Library Board - RJ Beilenberg

  • Parks and Recreation Board - Richard Petersen

  • Planning & Zoning Commission - Jeanna Rudolph

  • Shelby County Chamber - City Administrator, Gene Gettys Jr.

  • Shelby County Emergency Management - Mayor Jay Christensen and Chief Derrick Yamada

  • Shelby County E911 Board - Chief Derrick Yamada, Primary; Gene Gettys Jr, alternate

  • Tree Advisory/Environmental Commission - RJ Beilenberg

  • Veteran's Memorial Auditorium - Troy Schaben

Map of Voting Wards

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Voting Wards 2022

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