City Staff

	Cody Nicholas City Manager (641) 444-3386 Send a Message to Cody Nicholas	Cody moved to Belmond in 2018 with his family. He started working for the City of Belmond as Manager/Clerk in 2022. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, cars, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and traveling.
	Eric Simonson City Attorney (641) 444-3231 Send a Message to Eric Simonson	Eric began his practice of law with the Houser & Berkland law firm in 2003, with a partnership of Houser, Berkland & Simonson law offices later established. Eric was appointed City Attorney in 2023.
	Cheryl Gardner Deputy City Clerk (641) 444-3386 Send a Message to Cheryl Gardner	Cheryl moved to Belmond with her husband Adam in 2017. She started working for the City of Belmond in December of 2018. In her free time, she enjoys spending it with her dogs, utilizing the trails, gardening, playing pickleball, boating with her husband, cooking, movies, books, volunteering and meeting new people in the community.
	Iran “Ronnie” Carlos Martinez Assistant to City Manager/City Clerk (641) 444-3386 Send a Message to Iran Carlos Martinez	Iran grew up in Belmond, she graduated from Belmond-Klemme High School in 2016. She attended Buena Vista University where she graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, concentration in Public Administration and minor in History. Iran also became the first person in her family to graduate from a four year university. Iran also became the first person in her family to receive a Master’s Degree. Iran graduated from Drake University in 2023 with a masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Government and Nonprofit Management. Iran started working with the City of Belmond in 2024, where she also works as the Executive Director of the Belmond Growth Alliance. Iran enjoys reading books, going to the movies, and spending time with her 6 six cats, Lenny, Estrellita, Minski, Mona, Sammy, and Teto. AND… beloved dog, Chaco and her family.
	Sonya Trager Library Director (641) 444-4160 Send a Message to Sonya Trager	Sonya Trager started as a clerk at the library in 2010 and moved into the director position in 2022. She is active in the community and serves as secretary for the Belmond Community Service Women. She also volunteers at St. Francis Xavier Parish where she cantors.
	Chandler Bachman Fire Chief (641) 444-3386 Send a Message to Chandler Bachman	Profile coming soon.
	Police Chief (877) 442-3357
	Justin Fournier Public Works Director (641) 444-3386 Send a Message to Justin Fournier	Justin is a Belmond native. He started working for the City of Belmond in 2018 as Waste Water Lead Operator. In 2020 he was promoted to Public Works Director. He acquired his degree in Environmental Science in 2022. Enjoys motorcycles, hunting and spending time with his family.

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