City Administrator Diers Officially Resigns in Charles City, Hired in Clear Lake

Clear Lake’s City Council Monday (05.19) night formally approved the appointment of Steve Diers as their next City Administrator. 

Earlier this month, the City announced that Diers, currently city administrator in Charles City, accepted an offer for the position, pending council approval.

During Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Nelson Crabb commended the council for trimming 17 applicants for the position down to three finalists, and then selecting Diers for the job.

Crabb said “Steve Diers emerged as the clear choice. He brought with him a strong background in municipal leadership, financial management, and community development.”

According to the agreement, Diers will have an annual salary of $172,000, which, after a six-month satisfactory performance period, will increase to $177,000 on January 1, 2026. His first day on the job will be July 7th. 

Meanwhile, also on Monday night, the Charles City City Council met, voting to accept Diers’ resignation with the City of Charles City.

Mayor Dean Andrews wished Diers well.

Diers’ last official day of employment as City Administrator for Charles City will be July 4th, with his last day in the office on June 20th.

The City is looking at hiring a search firm to find his successor.