City Officials to Gather in Dickinson for March 2026 Training
NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES TO HOLD 2026 SPRING WORKSHOP & ELECTED OFFICIALS TRAINING IN DICKINSON Aerial view of Dickinson North Dakota Bismarck, ND – March 11, 2026 – The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) will welcome city auditors, finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to its annual Spring Workshop & Elected Officials Training, set for March 18-19 at the Astoria Hotel & Event Center in Dickinson. This essential event delivers practical education, networking, and best practices to strengthen local governance amid evolving challenges like tax policies, emergency response, and community revitalization. Event Highlights Sessions blend hands-on
Matt Gardner Named to NLC Board of Directors
NDLC Executive Director Matt Gardner Named to NLC Board of Directors for Two-Year Term Matt Gardner. NDLC Executive Director Washington, D.C. – The National League of Cities (NLC) has elected Councilmember Kevin Kramer, Louisville, Kentucky, as the new president of NLC. Kramer stepped into his new role at NLC’s 2025 City Summit, held this week in Salt Lake City, Utah. He will serve a one-year term with a special focus on local governments delivering: efficient services, thriving communities and growing a sense of place for all residents.“Local government is consistently the most trusted level of government in America. Representing the 19,000 cities, towns and villages across this
2025 Leadership Excellence Award – Elected Official
Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud Receives Leadership Excellence Award From left: Jim Neubauer, NDLC President; Dave Carlsrud, Valley City Mayor; and Matt Gardner, NDLC Executive Director. Bismarck, N.D. — September 22, 2025 — Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud has been honored with the 2025 Leadership Excellence Award by the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) at its Annual Conference in Bismarck. Carlsrud, who is completing his final term after decades of service, is recognized for his integrity, humility, and steady leadership. He has guided Valley City through key infrastructure and flood protection projects, revived the Valley City Leadership
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Beach Auditor Kimberly Gaugler Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award From left: Jim Neubauer, NDLC President; Kim Gaugler, Beach City Auditor; and Matt Gardner, NDLC Executive Director. Bismarck, N.D. — September 22, 2025 — Beach Auditor Kimberly Gaugler has been honored with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) at its Annual Conference in Bismarck. Beach City Auditor Kimberly (Kim) Gaugler was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 31 years of dedicated service to her community. Appointed city auditor in April 1994, Gaugler has led with integrity, fiscal stewardship, and
2025 City of the Year
Casselton Named 2025 City of the Year by the NDLC From left: Jim Neubauer, NDLC President; Michael Faught, Casselton Mayor; Sheila Klevgard, Casselton City Auditor; Will Lipp, Casselton Public Works Supervisor; and Matt Gardner, NDLC Executive Director. Bismarck, N.D. — September 22, 2025 — The City of Casselton has been honored as the 2025 City of the Year by the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) at its Annual Conference in Bismarck. Home to nearly 2,500 residents, Casselton was recognized for its strong community spirit, youth engagement, and forward-looking projects. From students painting snow plows and serving
2025 Leadership Excellence Award – Elected Official
Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney Receives Leadership Excellence Award Bismarck, N.D. — September 22, 2025 — Fargo Mayor Dr. Timothy Mahoney has been honored with the 2025 Leadership Excellence Award by the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) at its Annual Conference in Bismarck. Mahoney, who has served more than 20 years in elected office and over a decade as mayor, is recognized for his accessibility, compassion, and steady leadership through challenges ranging from historic floods to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has championed transparency, regional collaboration, and long-term resilience for Fargo and the surrounding metro area. Key achievements under his leadership