City Staff

If you’re looking for help with city services or want to discuss an issue, the City of Riverdale’s staff is happy to help. It’s best to contact by phone during regular business hours (Tuesday – Thursday between 10am and 5pm). Calls made to the mayor are typically returned within one business day.

Riverdale City Hall

Email messages are usually answered within 24 hours.

(HINT: We encourage people to use our online forms to communicate with members of the City’s council, staff and volunteers. Email forms are routed immediately and flagged for follow-up, making them more noticeable to the recipient.)

Mayor
Mike Bawden | Email | Phone: 563-949-2056

City Administrator
Tim Long | Email | Phone: 563-949-2800

City Clerk & Treasurer
Mary Frances Blevins | Email | Phone: 563-355-2511

Assistant City Clerk
Scharlott Blevins | Phone: 563-355-2511

Maintenance
George Miller | Email | Phone: 563-949-0464

Fire Chief
Floyd Bruns | Email | Phone: 563-355-2211

Public Records Administrator
Mary Frances Blevins | Email | Phone: 563-355-2511

Grants and Research
Scharlott Blevins | Phone: 563-355-2511

NPDES Management
George Miller | Email | Phone: 563-949-0464

Committee Contacts on City Council

Administration/HR Mike Bawden
Economic Development Mike Bawden
Finance Cheryl Channon
Fire & Public Safety Paul DCamp
Parks & Recreation Kelly Krell
Public Works Anthony Heddelsten
Zoning Doug Littrel

Zoning and Building Contacts

Zoning Inspector
Lou Wren | Email | Phone: 563-355-1300

Zoning Board of Adjustments Chair
Dean Hiles

Planning & Zoning Commission Chair
William Briesch

City Consultants

City Attorney (on retainer)
Michael C. Walker, Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. | Email | Phone: (563) 445-2245

City Engineer (on retainer)
Chris Cooper, MSA Professional Services | Email | Phone: (563) 424-3696

Floodplain Ordinances Enforcement
Scott County Planning & Development Dept. | Phone: (563) 326-8643

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Latest News

Yes, we are still trapping coyotes in Riverdale. April 5, 2020
Changes are in store for MRT bike riders when they get to Riverdale April 4, 2020
IT system upgraded at City Hall April 3, 2020
Havens Acres Roadway Project gets underway this week April 3, 2020
City landscaping projects begin April 1, 2020
Riverdale and Republic work out a solution for bulky and yard waste collection. April 1, 2020
Parks and Community Room remain closed for the month of April April 1, 2020
Weekend weather wrecks havoc on Riverdale. March 29, 2020
Disaster-palooza March 29, 2020
Riverdale outpaces Iowa for census participation – but just barely! March 28, 2020
Bulky waste and yard waste pickups suspended due to COVID-19 March 28, 2020
Mental health services are just a phone call away. March 27, 2020
April egg hunt postponed due to COVID-19 concerns March 26, 2020
Download a copy of the FY21 Budget here March 25, 2020
SCC Master Plan moves ahead in March March 25, 2020
Planning & Zoning makes conditional recommendation for Woods Estates Phase 2 plat approval March 25, 2020
Meeting Announcement: Planning & Zoning Commission to hold public hearing and meeting re: Woods Estates Subdivision Phase 2 March 21, 2020
Meeting Notice: Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting is set for Sunday (March22nd) at 2pm. March 21, 2020
Meeting Notice: Regular City Council Meeting (03-24-20) March 21, 2020
Looking for something to do while you’re at home? Complete your online census form, today! March 20, 2020
Governor Reynolds declares public health disaster. More closures result. March 17, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Shutdowns of note for Riverdale residents March 16, 2020
UPDATE: Riverdale Egg Hunt date may be changed! March 16, 2020
Final public intake session on FY 21 budget set for Thursday, March 19 March 15, 2020
Drainage way off of Fieldcrest Road to undergo significant work March 15, 2020