Annual Conference

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

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

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

LaMoure Mayor Clint Hoggarth Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award From left: Jim Neubauer, NDLC President; Clinton Hoggarth, LaMoure Mayor; and Matt Gardner, NDLC Executive Director. Bismarck, N.D. — September 22, 2025 — After 20 years of dedicated service, LaMoure Mayor Clint Hoggarth has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) at its 2025 Annual Conference in Bismarck. Hoggarth is recognized for his humble, hands-on approach to leadership and his lasting impact on LaMoure. Known for his openness, accountability, and “can-do” attitude, he has kept council members engaged while building trust