Harlan City Government
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.
Map of Voting Wards
Mayor
Dr. Jay Christensen
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
info@cityofharlan.com
Telephone: (712) 755-5137
Direct Line: (712) 579-2420
City Council
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WARD 1
Kyle Lindberg
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
lindbergward1@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct: (712)249-4932
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WARD 2
Richard Petersen
Term Expires: 12/31/2027
rpetersen346@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line (712)579-0951
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WARD 3
Jeanna Rudolph
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
rudolphjeanna@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)249-6721
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WARD 4
Jennifer Kelly
Term Expires: 12/31/2027
jenneykelly@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)733-5185
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AT LARGE, CENTER TOWNSHIP
Sharon Kroger
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
rskroger@harlannet.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)755-7256
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AT LARGE, LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
Troy Schaben
Term Expires: 12/31/2027
Troy.Schaben@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)249-1712
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Council Committees - 2024/2025
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INSURANCE
Troy Schaben, Chair
Richard Petersen
Jeanna Rudolph
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ORDINANCE
Jennifer Kelly, Chair
Sharon Kroger
Troy Schaben
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PERSONNEL AND FINANCE
Jeanna Rudolph, Chair
Kyle Lindberg
Jennifer Kelly
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PUBLIC HEALTH & SANITATION
Sharon Kroger, Chair
Troy Schaben
Richard Petersen
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PUBLIC PROPERTY
Kyle Lindberg, Chair
Troy Schaben
Jeanna Rudolph
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Richard Petersen, Chair
Jeanna Rudolph
Sharon Kroger
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STREETS, ALLEYS & SIDEWALKS
Kyle Lindberg, Chair
Sharon Kroger
Jennifer Kelly
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Council Committee Liaisons - 2024/2025
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Mayor Pro Tem - Troy Schaben
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Airport Commission - Richard Petersen
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Ambulance Commission of Shelby County - Jay Christensen
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Harlan Historical Preservation Committee - Kyle Lindberg
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Fire Department - Jennifer Kelly
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Hotel/Motel Tax Committee - Sharon Kroger
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HMU Board of Trustees - Jeanna Rudolph
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Library Board - Sharon Kroger
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Parks and Recreation Board - Troy Schaben
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Planning & Zoning Commission - Jennifer Kelly
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Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Gene Gettys Jr.
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Shelby County Emergency Management Agency - Jay Christensen
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Shelby County Joint E911 Service Board - Jay Christensen, primary & Gene Gettys Jr, alternate
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Tree Advisory/Environmental Commission - Kyle Lindberg
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Veteran's Memorial Auditorium - Kyle Lindberg
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