NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT
September 14, 2026
The City of Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa has a vacancy on the City Council due to the death of Ted Underberg.
Pursuant to Section 372.13,(2), (a) of the Code of Iowa, notice is hereby given that the City Council of Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa, intends to fill this vacancy by appointment during a Regular Meeting that will be held in the Larchwood Community Center at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026.
However, the electors of the City of Larchwood have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a Special Election. If electors wish to require a Special Election, a valid petition requesting a Special Election must be filed with the City Clerk within 14 days after publication of this notice or within 14 days after the appointment is made. If no such petition is filed, the City Council appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election as defined in Section 69.12 of the Code of Iowa. The term on this vacancy will be until the next election in November 2027. After that there will be a vacancy on the ballot to fill the rest of the two year term.
Eligible electors of the City of Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa wanting to be considered for appointment should submit a request in writing to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026 to give the Council time to review.
Sandi Desmet, City Clerk