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Mayor & City Council

We’re Here to Serve You

Your City Council is committed to transparency, accountability, and keeping you informed. Stay up to date with the latest discussions and decisions that shape our community.

Council Meetings

Your Elected Officials

Derrick Lange

Mayor
Term Ends: 2027
(563) 941-7705

Austin Lange

Mayor Pro Tem, Councilman
Term Ends: 2027
(563) 941-7705

Nick Lange

Councilman
Term Ends: 2025
(563) 941-7705

Austin Kristof

Sergeant of Arms, Councilman
Term Ends: 2025
(563) 941-7705

Gene Hamdorf

Councilman
Term Ends: 2025
(563) 941-7705

Alan Carlson

Councilman
Term Ends: 2025
(563) 941-7705

Contacting the Mayor and City Council

If you wish to bring matters to the attention of the Mayor or City Council, any item requiring council approval must be placed on the meeting agenda. Requests to include items on the agenda should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the meeting. To request an item for the agenda, please use our contact form or contact the City Clerk’s office at (563) 941-7705.

City Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month in the Council Meeting Room on the first floor of City Hall (the door on the left). Check the agenda for the time when it is posted.

How can I attend a City Council meeting?
City Council meetings are open to the public. They are held on the first Monday of each month at in the Council Meeting Room on the first floor of City Hall (the door on the left). Check the agenda for the time when it is posted. No registration is required.
How do I submit a topic for the council agenda?
Any item requiring council approval must be placed on the agenda. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the meeting using our contact form or by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (563) 941-7705.
Where can I find past meeting agendas and minutes?
Past agendas and meeting minutes can be found on the Council Meetings page. This ensures transparency and allows residents to stay informed about council decisions.
How can I join City Council?
To run for City Council in Lowden, you must be a city resident and registered voter. Submit your nomination paperwork to the Cedar County Auditor’s Office by the deadline set for each election.

Upcoming Election

The next municipal election in Lowden, Iowa, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This election will include city council positions and may feature local public measures.Voter Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Absentee Ballot Requests: Accepted from Tuesday, August 26, 2025, to Monday, October 20, 2025.
In-Person Absentee Voting: Available at the Cedar County Auditor's Office from Wednesday, October 15, 2025, to Monday, November 3, 2025, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), with extended hours on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Voting: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lowden City Hall.

Results: Available on Election Night
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City Council 2-Year Term Results
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North Cedar School Director District 2
North Cedar School Director District 4
North Cedar School - Public Measure DM
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Cedar County Election Results