Good Government in Iowa's Cities
Leading Iowa
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Good Government in Iowa's Cities
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Recent Episodes
July 28, 2026
Passion and Commitment: What It Takes to Serve in City Government
<p>On this episode, we hear from three local government leaders: Jeff Pomeranz, city manager of Cedar Rapids; Scott Peterson, city administrator for Jefferson; and Steve Richardson, mayor of Indianola and current president of the Iowa League of Cities.</p> <p>Three different leaders. Three different roles. Yet they all share the same message: success in city government starts with a commitment to public service and a willingness to keep learning.</p> <p><a href="https://iowaleague.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">IowaLeague.org</a><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IowaLeagueofCities/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on Facebook</a><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/IowaLeagueOfCities" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on YouTube</a><br /> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/iowa-league-of-cities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn</a></p> <p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow<br /> <strong>Hosts:</strong> Brad Cavanagh, David Martin<br /> <strong>Producers:</strong> David Martin, Jason Stershic<br /> <strong>Editor:</strong> Jason Stershic</p>
July 14, 2026
Lots of Moving Parts to a City
<p>Dirk Cavanaugh, Mayor of Perry, says when he was first elected mayor, what surprised him most was the number of operations the city ran and things he didn't think about, like a cemetery.</p> <p>Also, listen to how a new mayor deals with a city crisis. Anthony Heddlesten, Mayor of Riverdale, says when he took office, he got a real appreciation for how all the parts of the city work together. He says while progress can be slow, it's important to hear from all voices as the city moves forward. Including, he emphasized, young people.</p> <p><a href="https://iowaleague.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">IowaLeague.org</a><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IowaLeagueofCities/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on Facebook</a><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/IowaLeagueOfCities" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on YouTube</a><br /> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/iowa-league-of-cities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn</a></p> <p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow<br /> <strong>Hosts:</strong> Brad Cavanagh, David Martin<br /> <strong>Producers:</strong> David Martin, Jason Stershic<br /> <strong>Editor:</strong> Jason Stershic</p>
June 30, 2026
Yeah Baby, See You in Bettendorf!
<p>Bob Gallagher is the Mayor of Bettendorf and the host of this year's <a href= "https://iowaleague.org/workshops-events/annual-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference & Exhibit</a>. He has a lot planned for the conference and invited all members to see the best of the Quad Cities. Be prepared to move all around the area.</p> <p>We also talked about smart growth, new projects and the new snowplow. Yeah baby!</p> <p><a href="https://iowaleague.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">IowaLeague.org</a><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IowaLeagueofCities/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on Facebook</a><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/IowaLeagueOfCities" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on YouTube</a><br /> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/iowa-league-of-cities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa League of Cities on LinkedIn</a></p> <p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> Katie Wheeler, Brad Cavanagh, David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow<br /> <strong>Hosts:</strong> Brad Cavanagh, David Martin<br /> <strong>Producers:</strong> David Martin, Jason Stershic<br /> <strong>Editor:</strong> Jason Stershic</p>
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