In 1994 the board was expanded from 3 members to 5 members due to the addition of the Fitness Center. The City Council passed a resolution to have the Park Board members appointed by the Council for 3-year terms beginning in 2012. Previous to that they were elected for 6-year terms.
Board Members
Dale Ernst
Chairperson 2023
- 631 3rd Ave E
- (913-940-0708)
Appointed: 07/01/2018
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
David Herold
Member
- 1001 Prospect St
- (641-330-4444)
Appointed: 07/01/2020, 07/01/2023
Term Expires: 06/30/2026
Chelsey Hovden
Member
- 229 4th Ave E.
- (563-379-8318)
Appointed: 07/01/2022
Term Expires: 06/30/2025
Justin Denner
Member
- 1215 Canterbury Ct
- (319-830-9290)
Appointed: 07/01/2020, 07/01/2023
Term Expires: 06/30/2026
Holly O’Brien
Secretary 2023
- 502 2nd St SE
- (641-330-4852)