The Iowa Mayor’s Association recently named Mayor Quentin Hart of Waterloo Mayor of the Year. He tells Mayor Brad Cavanagh how he has built up Waterloo and why lighting a bridge made a big difference in his city.

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

Vision and priorities held to steer the ship towards good government in Red Oak and over in Windsor Heights, all you have to do is listen to the people, so says their City Councilman.

Shawnna Silvius, Mayor of Red Oak and Michael Libbie, City Council, Windsor Heights.

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

Shelby Hagen is the City Clerk for Bondurant. She says the fun part of the job is riding through the city and seeing projects she had a hand in building. Listen to the many jobs a City Clerk does.

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

Two city administrators talk about how they deliver good government. Rest assured, they aren’t in it for the money. Travis explains how they use the money they do have. Sadly, a podcast doesn’t do Mike’s outfit justice but wait till you hear about it.

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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

Mayors can’t do anything, says Nevada mayor Brett Barker, unless they work with partners and get the city’s support behind them. He must be doing something right, he won a prestigious award for the progress he made as mayor. He talks about a revitalized Main Street and progress in housing and outdoor space. Listen to a dynamic mayor talk about how to set a tone for the city.

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

She’s all heart, just listen to Cami Rasmussen, city administrator of Solon explain it. She knows her community and she knows how to listen. Then hear Mike Van Milligen, city manager for Dubuque quote Mark Twain.

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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

Becca Bixler wanted a walking trail in her small city of Inwood. She walked out running for city council. Now she’s one of Iowa’s youngest mayors. Listen to her tell how she moved into government and how being a social worker helps to her to be a better mayor.

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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

Listen to the Mayor of Waukee and the City Clerk of Malvern explain why good planning leads to good government. That and giving the people what they want while still providing what they need.

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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