Library Board of Trustees

About the Library Trustees

The Ankeny Public Library Board of Trustees is a group of seven (7) Ankeny residents, each appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, whose collective duties include:

  • Staying informed about library activities, needs and concerns.
  • Reviewing draft budget request including line items.
  • Approving final budget request based on board approved priorities.
  • Supporting and advocating for budget request when presented to the city.
  • Reviewing and approving monthly financial reports; prioritizing needs to match available funding.
  • Informing city council, mayor and city staff about library activities, needs and concerns.

Board members serve four-year terms. Meetings are on the third Thursday of the month at 6 PM, except for December.

The Board was established in 1959. The Board is empowered through Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code

Please contact the library for agendas and minutes from previous years.

  1. John Meyer

    President

    Appointed: 6/21/2021
    Term Expires: 6/30/2024 


  1. Miranda Piepho

    Secretary

    Appointed: 7/18/2022
    Term Expires: 6/30/2026


  1. Gene Lucht

    Board Member

    Appointed: 2/1/2021
    Term Expires: 6/30/2024


  1. Heather Stephenson

    Board Member

    Appointed: 7/05/2022
    Term Expires: 6/30/2026


  1. Nancy Medema

    Board Member

    Appointed: 07/01/2023
    Term Expires: 6/30/2027


  1. Amber Sommerfeld

    Board Member

    Appointed: 07/01/2023
    Term Expires: 6/30/2027


  1. Fred Schuster

    Vice President

    Appointed: 07/01/2023
    Term Expires: 6/30/2027