The City of Indianola announced Aaron Young as its first communications manager in September 2023 – a new role that will lead the City’s internal and external communication efforts, community relations outreach and overall marketing initiatives.
In this position, Young will implement comprehensive communication plans across various platforms, projects and priorities. Among his duties include managing the city’s website, social media accounts and brand materials, distributing accurate and timely information to the public, serving as a liaison to local and national media outlets and collaborating with City departments, boards and commissions and community partners to streamline communication strategies for enhanced alignment, consistency and engagement.
An award-winning journalist and marketing professional, Young has a decade of combined experience in journalism, communications, public relations and content strategy. He's no stranger to the Indianola community, having grown up in Indianola and is a Simpson College graduate. While at Simpson, Young was an all-conference pitcher for the Storm baseball team and holds the single-season record for most innings pitched. He also covered Indianola High School athletics as a sports reporter for the Indianola Record-Herald.
Young received his bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications.