City Manager

Appointment
The City Manager / City Council form of city government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed City Manager.

In Indianola the City Manager is hired and appointed by the City Council to manage the day-to-day operations of the city and to ensure that policies declared by the Mayor and Council are carried out.

Responsibilities
In addition, the City Manager assumes responsibility for:

  • Preparing the annual budget
  • Applying the ordinances set by the Council
  • Hiring personnel
  • Recommending policies or programs to the City Council
  • Keeping the council fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the city
  • Providing the council with information to aid in decision-making

Jacob Meshke became city manager for the City of Indianola on May 28, 2025. He brings a strong background in municipal leadership, having previously served as deputy city manager for the City of Brookings, South Dakota, and assistant village manager for the Village of Bayside, Wisconsin. Meshke holds a bachelor’s degree in urban and metropolitan studies and a master’s degree in public administration, both from Arizona State University.