Celebrating Excellence: Indianola Honors Exceptional Employees in Customer Service and Longevity

Indianola's Annual Awards Banquet

The City of Indianola recently held its annual awards banquet, recognizing outstanding contributions from its employees in the areas of longevity and customer service. The highlight of the event was the announcement of Jacy West from the Indianola Public Library as the Employee of the Year.

Employee of the Year

City Communications Director Aaron Young praised Jacy for her exemplary efforts in building partnerships with local organizations and businesses through impactful outreach library programs.

Longevity Awards

The banquet also celebrated employees for their years of service:

5 Years of Service

• Nicole Brown, Detective
• Jill Burrell, Paramedic
• Erik Elwell, Operations Specialist
• Kameron Graves, EMT
• Ross Marshall, School Resource Officer
• Kelsey McFarland, Children Services Assistant
• Tanner Ortlund, Police Officer
• Akhilesh Pal, Public Works Director
• Tracy Van Zante, Firefighter/Paramedic
• Lisa Wilson, Accounting Specialist
• Trinton Wirth, Operations Specialist II

10 Years of Service

• Jay Hackett, School Resource Officer
• Jody Ross, Technical Support Specialist

15 Years of Service

• Michele Patrick, Library Director

20 Years of Service

• Garry Cunningham, WRRF Operator II
• Justin Keller, Lieutenant

25 Years of Service

• Matt Anders, Foreman
• Rob Hawkins, Captain

30 Years of Service

• Brian Sher, Police Chief