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.

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Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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.

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Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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.

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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
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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.

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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
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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.

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Iowa League of Cities on Facebook
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Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn

Executive Producers: Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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.

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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
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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 Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

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 Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: Brad Cavanagh, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic