🏛️ Hello, Hiawatha neighbor! Here’s a friendly guide to who runs our city and how to reach them, with links to the City’s official pages. Plain facts, no politics.
👋 Meet your council
Mayor & City Council
- Steve Dodson, Mayor
- Rob Archibald
- Jeff Cater
- Ben Fiedler
- CJ Flynn
- Jill Weigel
🗓️ Council meetings
📅 When & where
City Council meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the Hiawatha Council Chambers, 101 Emmons Street (upper floor). Check the agenda list for upcoming dates.
Source: City of Hiawatha agendas
📺 How to watch
Meeting videos are on the City of Hiawatha YouTube channel.
Source: City of Hiawatha agendas
🗣️ How to speak up
Agendas include a Citizens Input time, up to 3 minutes, for items not on that meeting’s agenda. Public hearings are also open for comment on their topic.
Source: City of Hiawatha agendas
📞 City departments & services
🏛️ City Hall
101 Emmons Street. City Hall can also help with parks and recreation and with permits (press option 2 for permitting and inspections).
🚓 Police (non-emergency)
For emergencies, always call 9-1-1.
🚒 Fire & Ambulance
Non-emergency line. Station: 60 10th Ave.
🚧 Public Works
Streets, stormwater, sewer and right-of-way. 1410 Robins Rd., 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After hours, call 319-393-1212.
💧 Water Department
101 Emmons St. Office hours 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours, call 319-393-1212.
📚 Hiawatha Public Library
150 W Willman Street.
Not in this city? See City of Cedar Rapids · City of Marion, Local Gov’t Made Simple for other councils, and Who to Call for every office’s number.