City Information
City Departments
Among the services available at City Hall are the issuing of building permits, cemetery plots and airplane hangars.
To contact the City Manager, City Clerk, or the Mayor, call City Hall at 712-542-2136.
Utility Payments
You may pay for the following utilities at City Hall:
- Clarinda City Water Bills
City Hall is located at 101 N 15th Street and you can drop it off between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm on Monday-Friday.
Building Permits
If you are building, or adding on you will need a building permit. The City also requires permits for decks, fences, and portable garden sheds. This is to make sure each property owner is aware of where the property line is located. Call City Hall at 712-542-2136 for more information. If you dig please remember to contact ONE CALL at 1-800-292-8989 before digging.
Click Here To View City Building Codes, Zoning Codes, and Sign Regulations >
Airplane Hangars
Call City Hall at 712-542-2136 for information on hangar rental.
Airport FBO: Milo Beery
Cemetery
The Clarinda Municipal Cemetery entrance is located at the corner of Glenn Miller Drive (16th Street) and Walnut Street in the north part of Clarinda.
Contact: Mat Vorhies
For information on cemetery plot acquisition or location, call City Hall at 712-542-2136.
Public Works
The Clarinda Streets Department is located east of the Municipal Airport.
Public Works Director: Adam Brown
Phone: 712-542-4800 or call City Hall at 712-542-2136
Water Department
Water and Wastewater for the City of Clarinda is managed by PeopleService. The Clarinda Water Treatment Plant is located at 701 N. 1st Street. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is located east of the Municipal Airport.
For inquiries on water hook-up, water bills, or water/wastewater problems or repair, call City Hall at 712-542-2136. After hours Emergencies, call PeopleService at 888-861-1921.
Water Department Head: Colt Glidden
Water Treatment Plant Phone: 712-542-2518
Wastewater Department Head: Colt Glidden
Wastewater Treatment Plant Phone: 712-542-4383
Police Department
Emergency calls use 911.
Non-Emergency calls dial 712-542-2194.
Police Chief: Keith Brothers
Fire Department
Emergency calls use 911.
Non-Emergency calls dial 712-542-2194.
Fire Chief: Roger Williams
Assistant Chief: Joe Moore
Recreation Department
Clarinda has many beautiful parks and recreation areas for outdoor fun, as well as the Clarinda Lied Center community center for indoor activities. Visit the Lied Center website below for details on the Lied Center and Parks and Recreation Department.
Lied Center / Parks and Recreation Director: Carson Riedel
Phone: 712-542-3841 or 712-542-4076
Website: liedcenter.clarindaiowa.com
Clarinda Lied Public Library
The Clarinda Municipal Library is presently located at 100 East Garfield Street. See the Clarinda Library website below for details on library hours and activities.
Library Director: Andrew Hoppmann
Phone: 712-542-2416
Website: clarindapubliclibrary.org
City Council Members
5 Councilors • 4 Year Terms
Craig Hill
Mayor •12/31/2025
Austin Ascherl
At Large •12/31/2027
Kaley Neal
At Large •12/31/2027
Jayne Wilson
At Large •12/31/2025
James Shore
At Large •12/31/2025
Kerry Clark
At Large •12/31/2025
Board of Adjustment
5 Members • 5 Year Terms
Pam Herzberg
06/30/2028
Vacancy
06/30/2026
Mike Anderson
06/30/2027
Kory Ryckman
06/30/2025
Seth Hudson
06/30/2029
Paula Gray
Secretary • City Hall
Planning & Zoning Members
7 Members • 5 Year Terms
Eric Kline
06/30/2027
Kristin Wagoner
06/30/2025
Randy Pullen
06/30/2025
Randy Davison
06/30/2025
Steve Petty
06/30/2027
Kody Ryckman
06/30/2028
Renee Riedel
06/30/2028
Paula Gray
Secretary • City Hall
Tree Board Members
5 Members • 3 Year Terms
Charly Stevens
06/30/2026
Carson Riedel
06/30/2026
James Shore
06/30/2026
Council Representative
Chris Holmes
06/30/2026
Stephanie Bernal
06/30/2026
Library Board Members
9 Members • 6 Year Terms
Jonathan Haney
06/30/2025
Bill Richardson
06/30/2029
Tara Keller
06/30/2026
Jim Varley
06/30/2026
Joy Nordyke
06/30/2025
Alan Ascherl
County • 06/30/2025
Allie Wellhausen
County • 06/30/2025
Marcy Crain
County • 06/30/2027
Beth Rarick
County • 06/30/2029
Clarinda Low Rent Housing Authority
5 Members • 3 Year Terms
Julie McAndrews – Director
Suzi Stanton
06/30/2025
Teresa Babcock
06/30/2025
Gary Pullen
06/30/2026
Randy Davison
06/30/2026
Mary Grebert
06/30/2026
Clarinda Regional Health Center Municipal
Hospital Board of Trustees
5 Members • 4 Year Elected Terms
Jeff Clark
12/31/2027
Kathy Boysen
12/31/2025
Dale Fulk
12/31/2025
Rob Marsh
12/31/2025
Bryan Whipp
12/31/2027
Code of Ordinances
To view the City Code of Ordinances or any of the other ordinances, simply click the corresponding button below. If you have any questions, call City Hall at 712-542-2136.