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Rex L. Peterson
(Mayor) - Rex has served as mayor since being appointed in September 2006 to fill an unexpired term; he was reelected in 2007. Prior to that Rex served as mayor from 1996 to 2004 beginning his political career in November 1991 by being elected to fill an unexpired term. Rex is employed as a Rural Mail Carrier for the US Postal Service.
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| City Council |
Earl Kalkwarf
(City Council Member and Mayor Pro-tem) - Earl has served on the City Council since March 1996 when he assumed a vacated position. He owns Earl’s Tree Trimming and Removal and works as the Environmental Health Officer for Franklin and Wright Counties. Earl is a lifelong resident of the Belmond area and a retired farmer. He is a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Earl is married to Julie and has four children and eight grandchildren.
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Harlan Tulp
(Council Member) - Harlan has served on the City Council since January 2002. Prior to that Harlan served for one term on the Belmond-Klemme Community School District Board. Harlan, and his wife Karen, Have owned and operated H & K Plumbing, Inc. for 9 years. Together they have four children, Elizabeth, Holden, Kyle and Heath, who all live happlily in the Belmond area - at least for now! In his spare time, Harlan enjoys motorcycling, snowmobiling and car racing.
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Leon Robertson
- This is Leon’s first term on the Council, having started January 1, 2008. Leon was born and raised in Belmond, graduating from Belmond High School in 1973. He is employed at Mycogen Seeds since May 1973 and also serves the community in other capacities: Fire Fighter since 1978, volunteers at the Lyric Theatre and served over 20 years on the Belmond Community Apartments Board. He is married to Deborah and together have two adult sons, Jason and Christopher with three grandchildren: Braden, Devin and Ashlyn.
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Sid Swenson
- Sid began his political career by assuming a vacancy on the City Council in February 1999. He retired from the Wright County Engineers office after 35 years, serving the last eleven of those years as Assistant County Engineer. Sid then served as County Sanitarian for 15 years before retiring again. Sid is a Marine Corps veteran and has had a sign painting business on the side since 1957. Sid is married to Mary Jo Swenson and they have two adult children, Teresa (Steve) Hanna of Forest City and Andy Swenson of Belmond. They are also very proud of their granddaughter Erica Hanna who resides in Minneapolis.
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Todd Buseman
- Todd was born and raised in Belmond. He has been an Insurance and Real Estate Agent for Jaspersen Insurance and Real Estate office for past 11 years. Todd’s community involvement includes Belmond United Way campaign director, Belmond Improvement Guys, past Jaycee member and 4th of July Committee member. Todd is married to Michelle and they have two children Ashlyn (9) and Alex (8).
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Lee Ann Waltzing
(City Manager/Clerk) - My family and I moved to Belmond in November 1999 when I was fortunate enough to be named City Manager/Clerk for the City of Belmond. We were attracted to Belmond because my husband, John Waltzing grew up on a farm northeast of town and graduated in 1972. Also, we looked at the opportunity we were given to get our children, Scott and Sarah, into a school system where they would be able to participate in many different activities. Belmond is really unique in that it offers so many services, hosts so many events and never seems to be without excitement. I am asked quite often by my counterparts in north Iowa how we do so much and get so many people to volunteer. We do have a lot to be proud of in Belmond.
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Phone: 641-444-3386
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Rebecca Anderberg
(Deputy Clerk) - Rebecca has worked for the City since 1987 as Deputy Clerk. She completed the Municipal Clerks’ Institute sponsored by Iowa State University Extension. Rebecca is a notary public, processes the utility billings and keeps the cemetery records among the list of responsibilities. She enjoys horseback riding, water sports, motorcycling, quilting, decorating and dark chocolate. Rebecca has one son, Jordan Daniels and his wife Megan who reside in Belmond as well.
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Phone: 641 444 3386
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| Fire Department |
Wayne Bruggeman
(Fire Chief) - Wayne has served the community as a fire fighter since 1986 and was elected chief in 1994, serving in that capacity since then. He is certified by the State of Iowa as Fire Fighter 1, Instructor 1, Driver Operator and is Haz Mat Operations and NIMS certified. During the regular work day, Wayne works for Hancock County Oil Association and been employed there since 1984. In order to stay busy, Wayne also serves on the E-911 Board and the Wright County Communications Board in addition to being an active member of the United Methodist Church. Wayne is married to Linda and they have three adult daughters: Melissa (Nick) Kaufman, Clarissa (Scott) Jones and Patricia Bruggeman. Wayne is also grandpa to Danielle and Faith Jones.
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Phone: 641 444 3386
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| Parks Board |
Albert J. Kollasch, M.D.
- Al was born in Bancroft, Iowa and came to Belmond to be a Family Practice Physician. He retired in 2006 but keeps extremely busy with his lifelong interest in art, photography, gardening, trees and nature. He cares for the native prairie he sowed on his own property. Al is active in Belmond Trees Forever, Iowa River Players, Belmond Area Arts Council and more. He was recently re-elected to his 4th term on the Belmond Park Board.
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Mary Jo Swenson
- Mary Jo has been a member of the Park Board since 2000. She is a Belmond native and has been unofficially entitled “Park Lady” because of her deep commitment and passion for City Park and interest in all parks. Mary Jo was given Outstanding Senior Community Service Award in 2001. Prior to her election to the Park Board, she was the first woman elected to the Belmond City Council in 1973. Mary Jo has also served the community on the Belmond Tree Board. Other community affiliations include a charter and continuing membership in Belmond Trees Forever since 1990, serving as secretary of the group every year except for one and a membership in the City Park Restoration Committee, serving since 1981. Mary Jo is married to Sid Swenson and they have two adult children, Teresa (Steve) Hanna of Forest City and Andy Swenson of Belmond. They are also very proud of their granddaughter Erica Hanna who resides in Minneapolis.
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Mike Sinnwell
- Mike has been a member of the Park Board since his appointment on August 1, 2001 to fill an unexpired term. Mike is currently serving as Chair of the Park Board. He came to Belmond in 1979 to teach Math and coach wrestling and volleyball. Mike stays active in the community as members of the Knights of Columbus, Belmond-Klemme Booster Klub and Belmond Trees Forever. He and his wife Sue raised their family in Belmond and continue to enjoy the people and activities in the community.
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Phone: 641 444 3018 |
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| Public Works Board |
Mark Dirks
(Public Works Director) - Mark is a life-long resident of Belmond and has worked in various capacities for the city for 25 years. He holds Grade III Water and Wastewater licenses and Grade IV license for Water Distribution from the State of Iowa. He is married to LaVonn and they have three adult children, Chad (Leslie) of Belmond, Tiffany (Matt) of Providence, Rhode Island and Jared (Sara) of Belmond. The lights of his eye are grandsons Ethan and Emmett.
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