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History

OF MAYORS

City Government - Glidden's Past Mayors

The history of a city can be told through the stories of its leaders. In the case of Glidden, the mayors who have served over the years have played a crucial role in shaping its identity and guiding its growth. From the early days of its founding to the challenges of modern governance, the city’s mayors have left an indelible mark on its history. This list provides a glimpse into the lives and accomplishments of those who have held the highest office in Glidden, and how they have helped to make it the vibrant and dynamic place it is today.

J.O. Havens
10-2-1873 (village incorporated)

W.R. Ruggles
3-3-1879

James Lea
1893

Kitt W. Marean
3-18-1896 to 3-1897

James Lea
3-1897 to 3-31-1902

Kitt W. Marean
4-1-1902 to 3-31-1904

James Lea
4-1-1904 to 3-31-1906

Kitt W. Marean
4-1-1906 to 3-31-1910

H.W. Porter
4-1-1910 to 4-6-1914

R.A. Hamilton
4-6-1914 to 5-12-1919

Jay Adair
6-9-1919 to 10-1919

J.C. Riedesel
10-25-1919 to 3-31-1920

Jay Adair
4-21-1920 to 6-1921

John F. Grace
6-20-1921 to 2-9-1924

J.F. Snyder
2-18-1924 to 11-3-1924

G.H. Mundt
11-17-1924 to 4-1926

J.N. Carty
4-1926 – 3-31-1928

D.B. Haselton
4-1-1928 to 3-31-1930

E.M. Reever
4-1-1930 to 3-30-1936

P.J. Falvey
4-1-1936 to 3-31-1940

G.H. Mundt
4-1-1940 to 4-6-1942

P.J. Falvey
4-6-1942 to 8-8-1942

E.M. Reever
8-1942 to 3-30-1946

J.L. Mikesell
4-1-1946 to 1961

Dr. Robert E. Wagner
1962 to 1963

Roy Constable
1964 to 1967

Elmer Gross
1968 to 1969

Roy Constable
1970 to 8-1971

Helmer O. Johnson
8-1971 to 1-1972

Bernard J. Bender
1972 to 10-1975

Helmer O. Johnson
10-1975 to 1977

Arnold E. Hofstad
1978 to 1979

Delbert D. Heuton
1980 to 2000

Cynthia S. Kerkhoff
2000 to 2007

Roger R. Hartwigsen
2008 – present