Nelson Crabb has been mayor of Clear Lake for 20 years. To him, good government is about looking forward, not looking back and trying to be progressive. 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
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Showing Up means Success
Becca Bixler, Mayor of Inwood says as a new mayor, you have to be a voice for your city, but also you have to listen. Dylan Mulfinger, city administrator for Oelwein, says good government is simple, you just show up every day for the people. 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
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We’re Here To Help, Really
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. 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
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Where the Music Lives
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. 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
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Just Listen to the People
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. 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