About Us

​Mission Statement


The mission of the City of Indianola is to provide its citizens with quality and ample services at a fair and affordable price.  We strive to improve the livability in our community through personal dedication, integrity, accountability, innovation and sensitivity to the needs of our citizens whom we serve.  Livability will be improved through the provision of first-rate public safety and public utilities, education and leisure programs and administrative services.  Our goal is to make each and every citizen proud to be a part of the City of Indianola and to have those who visit, want to be part of it.

Department Directory (Link)

  1. Andy Lent

    Assistant City Manager/CFO
    Email
    Phone: 515-962-5246

  1. Charlie Dissell

    Community & Economic Development Director
    Email
    Phone: 515-962-5276

  1. Courtney Silliman

    HR Director
    Email
    Phone: 515-961-9410

  1. Greg Chia

    Fire Chief
    Email
    Phone: 515-961-9405

  1. Michele Patrick

    Library Director
    Email
    Phone: 515-961-9418

  1. Doug Bylund

    Parks & Recreation Director
    Email
    Phone: 515-961-9420

  1. Brian Sher

    Chief of Police
    Email
    Phone: 515-961-9400

  1. Akhilesh Pal

    Public Works Director
    Email
    Phone: 515-961-9415

  1. Rick Graves

    WPC Superintendent
    Email
    Phone: 515-961-9416