By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
A public notice from the city of Yale announced the intent to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mayor Beverly Louk by appointment. Those interested in being appointed mayor must submit a letter of interest to city hall, P.O. Box 97, by 5 p.m. on April 21, 2026. The council expects to appoint a successor at the council meeting on April 22. The successor shall fill the vacancy until the next regular city election, which will be Nov. 2, 2027. The electors of Yale have the right to file a petition, conforming to the requirements of Section 372.13 of the Code of Iowa, requiring that the vacancies be filled by a special election. Said petition shall be filed with the city clerk within 14 days after publication of the public notice or within 14 days after the vacancy is filled by appointment. The petition must be signed by eligible electors who are entitled to vote to fill the office of the mayor, equal in number to 15% of those who voted for candidates for the office of the last regular election but not less than seven signatures.