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Boards and Commissions

Harlan has many opportunities for volunteers to serve on various Boards & Commissions. 

If you would like to express your interest in serving, please contact City Hall and we will route your email to the appropriate person(s).

 

Current Boards & Commissions members:

MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL
Name Term Expires
Jay Christensen - Mayor 12/31/23
Kyle Lindberg - Ward 1 12/31/23
Richard Petersen - Ward 2 12/31/23
Jeanna Rudolph - Ward 3 12/31/25
RJ Bielenberg - Ward 4 12/31/23
Sharon Kroger - At Large, Center Twnshp 12/31/25
Troy Schaben - At Large, Lincoln Twnshp 12/31/23
   
AIRPORT COMMISSION - 6 year term
Name Term Expires
Rick Dotzler 04/01/27
Larry Chapman 04/01/28
Scott McLaughlin - Chair 04/01/24
Sharon Kroger - Council Liaison  
   
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 5 year term
Name Term Expires
Mike Christensen - Chair 07/01/26
Ruthanne Grimsley 07/01/27
Jennifer Kelly 07/01/25
Allan Ickes 07/01/24
Doug Hammer 07/01/25
   
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - 4 year term
Name Term Expires
Lori Stitz 07/01/26
Mary Johnson 07/01/26
Russ Blenkinsop 07/01/26
Phil Perkins 07/01/27
Debbie Davis 07/01/27
Brent Scheve 07/01/24
Sheri Tyrrel 07/01/24
Jeanna Rudolph - Council Liaison  
Joe Rueschenberg - EX-OFFICIO HMU Mgr
   
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD - 4 year term
Name Term Expires
Todd Berndt - Chair 07/01/24
Jeff Moser 07/01/25
Sara Poepsel 07/01/25
Ladonna Havick 07/01/27
Nic Christensen 07/01/27
Jennifer Kelly - HMU Liaison  
Richard Petersen - Council Liaison  
   
HMU BOARD OF TRUSTEES -6 year term
Name Term Expires
Jim Shelton 11/21/27
Michelle Erickson 11/21/28
Michael Maass 11/21/29
Nella Seivert 11/21/24
Doug Hammer 11/21/25
Kyle Lindberg - Council Liaison  
   
TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION: 3 year terms
Name Term Expires
Ron Buck 05/16/25
Paul Bruck 05/16/26
Allison Manz 05/16/24
RJ Bielenberg - Council Liaison  
Bev Burmeister -Plant Iowa Committee Rep
   
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX COMMITTEE - 1 to 2 year terms
Name Term Expires
CITY OF HARLAN APPOINTEES
Sharon Kroger - Council Rep 12/31/23
Sharon Lucke - Harlan Busn Owner - Chair 12/31/24
Marlin Smith - Rural Busn Owner 12/31/24
SHELBY COUNTY APPOINTEES
Bryce Schaben - Board of Supv 12/31/23
Jeff Sundholm - Chamber Board Rep 12/31/23
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin  
Mark Maxwell - SCSO (FISCAL AGENT)  
Todd Valline - SCCCI Director  
   
LIBRARY BOARD - 4 year term
Name Term Expires
Bill Early - Vice President 07/01/25
Tanya Bruck- Secretary 07/01/25
Connie Claussen 07/01/27
Susan Finn - President 07/01/27
Andrew Sandquist 07/01/26
Dan McElwain 07/01/24
Paul Simpson 07/01/24
Hope Chipman 07/01/27
Roy Burkhalter 07/01/26
RJ Bielenberg - Council Liaison  
   
VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION - 3 year term
Name Term Expires
Al Hazelton 04/19/26
Reid Mosher 04/19/24
Charlie Parkhurst 04/19/24
Kay Benson 04/19/25
Matt Worthey 04/19/26
Troy Schaben - Council Liaison  
AMBULANCE COMMISSION OF SHELBY COUNTY
Name  
Barry Jacobsen - Hospital Admin -  Chair  
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin - Secretary  
Jeanine Larsen - Hospital Board Member - Vice Chair  
Dr. Scott Markham - Trauma Svc Med Center  
Jay Christensen - City of Harlan Mayor  
Steve Kenkel - Shelby Co BOS  
Neil Gross - Shelby Co EMA President  
HARLAN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
(formerly Upper Story/Facade Grant Committee)
Name  
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin

 

Sharon Lucke - Busn Owner  
Roger Bissen - Fire Chief/Inspector  
Kyle Lindberg - Council Liaison  
Jerry Henscheid - Resident  
   
SHELBY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Name  
VOTING MEMBERS
Neil Gross - Shelby Co Sheriff-  Chair  
Bryce Schaben - Shelby Co Board of Supv  
Karen Schleuter - Shelby Co ESA  
Jay Christensen - Mayor City of Harlan  
Tim Plumb - City of Irwin  
Ron Kroll - City of Shelby
Donnie Kenkel - City of Portsmouth
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Alexander Londo, EMA  
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin  
   
SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SCCCI)
Name Representing
Steve Ineson - President 4 Seasons Travel
Jeff Sundholm - Vice President Myrtue Medical Center
Gervas Mgonja - Treasurer Town & County Credit Union
Steve Kenkel - Past President Shelby County Board of Supervisors
Marie Bengford H&R Block
Darrin Turner Hy-Vee
Jahde Osborn Courtside Marketing
Amanda Miller St. Croix Hospice
Todd Valline - Director SCCCI
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin City of Harlan Liaison
Joe Rueschenberg HMU Liaison
   
HARLAN HOUSING COMMITTEE
Name  
Gene Gettys Jr - City Admin  
Jay Christensen  
Dave Miller  
Joe Rueschenberg HMU
Mike Jones HMU Board
Todd Valline SCCCI
Kevin Campbell Shelby County State Bank
Becky Miller Farmers Trust and Savings
Terry Arentson MidStates
Ron Buck  
Bruce Burger  
   
CITY OFFICERS - 2 year appointment
Name Term Expires
Luke Wolken - Health Officer 12/31/23
Wava Bails - Treasurer 12/31/23
Todd Argotsinger - Attorney 12/31/23
   
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION (Informational Purposes Only)
Name  
Don Stowe - President  
Eldon Erickson - Secretary  
Brenda Contrad  
Bill Early  
Allan Ickes