City Hall: 108 North Idaho Street
Open Hours: Monday -Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
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
PO Box 349
108 North Idaho Street
Glidden, Iowa 51443
Hours: M-F | 8 am – 5 pm