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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.

 

Map of Voting Wards

 

Mayor

Dr. Jay Christensen
Term Expires: 12/31/2023
info@cityofharlan.com
Telephone: (712) 755-5137
Direct Line: (712) 579-2420

 

City Council

WARD 1

Kyle Lindberg
Term Expires: 12/31/2023
lindbergward1@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct: (712)249-4932

WARD 2

Richard Petersen
Term Expires: 12/31/2023 
rpetersen346@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line (712)579-0951

WARD 3

Jeanna Rudolph
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
rudolphjeanna@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)249-6721

WARD 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ Bielenberg

Term Expires: 12/31/2023
rbielenberg.ward4@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)579-4796

AT LARGE, CENTER TOWNSHIP

Sharon Kroger
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
rskroger@harlannet.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)755-7256 

AT LARGE, LINCOLN TOWNSHIP

Troy Schaben
Term Expires: 12/31/2023
Troy.Schaben@gmail.com
Telephone: (712)755-5137
Direct Line: (712)249-1712

 

Council Committees - 2023

INSURANCE

Sharon Kroger, Chair
Richard Petersen
Kyle Lindberg

ORDINANCE

Jeanna Rudolph, Chair 
Richard Petersen
Troy Schaben

PERSONNEL AND FINANCE

Troy Schaben, Chair
RJ Bielenberg
Sharon Kroger

PUBLIC HEALTH & SANITATION

Richard Petersen, Chair
Sharon Kroger
RJ Bielenberg

PUBLIC PROPERTY

RJ Bielenberg, Chair
Sharon Kroger
Jeanna Rudolph

PUBLIC SAFETY

Kyle Lindberg, Chair
Jeanna Rudolph
Troy Schaben

STREETS, ALLEYS & SIDEWALKS

Richard Petersen, Chair
Kyle Lindberg
Jeanna Rudolph

 

 

Council Committee Liaisons  - 2023

  • 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 Bielenberg

  • 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

  • Shelby County E911 Board - Gene Gettys Jr

  • Tree Advisory/Environmental Commission - RJ Bielenberg

  • Veteran's Memorial Auditorium - Troy Schaben