A Message from the Mayor
Scott Cirksena was elected Mayor at the election held November 3, 2009. Mayor Cirksena’s term will expire in 2013.
Mr. Cirksena is serving his first full term as Mayor. He previously served on the Clive City Council from November 2003 to December 2009. He is currently employed as a Senior District Sales Manager for Kenworth Truck Co., a Division of Paccar, Incorporated.
Today, Mr. Cirksena represents the City of Clive on the Metro Advisory Council (MAC), the Board of BRAVO Greater Des Moines, the Central Iowa Regional Drinking Water Commission (CIRDWC), Dallas County Mayors, Mid-Iowa Association of Local Governments (MIALG) and the Dallas County Foundation. In addition to these activities, Mr. Cirksena is a member of the Clive Lions Club, The Clive Historical Society and the Iowa Motor Truck Association. He also served on the Governor’s Transportation 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission in 2011. He and his wife Julie and children Mackenzie and Ben reside at 16330 Boston Parkway.
From the February 2012 Clive City Newsletter:
It is my pleasure to report that Edie Bogaczyk of Clive has been chosen by the Clive Lions Club as Citizen of the Year for the City of Clive in 2011. Since 1979, the Clive Lions Club has recognized special individuals as Citizen of the Year that have given back to our community in any number of ways. The selection of Edie Bogaczyk is an outstanding addition to the Citizen of the Year roster and serves as a testament to the depth and range of people chosen for this award.
Edie’s giving covers a broad spectrum of activities but have tended to center around serving people, particularly children, who have special needs. She is currently employed by the State of Iowa Civil Rights Commission and has served as the Associate Director of Disability Rights IOWA. She is on temporary leave from that assignment due to her son Zach’s surgery, but more on that in a moment. She served as the Legal Director for Iowa Protection & Advocacy Services Inc. and graduated from Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law in 1995. Closer to home, Edie has served on the Clive Festival Committee working with long-time Festival member Linda Shanks to make the Kids Corner activities more fun and educational than ever. She is a tireless volunteer at Shuler Elementary in Clive and was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Iowa Commission of Persons with Disabilities.
Perhaps the most compelling part of Edie’s story involves her eleven year-old son Zachary. He was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome, which is a debilitating disease that causes obesity, reduced muscle tone, and mental ability. The crux of the disease causes an intense craving for food that is insatiable leading to a morbid level of obesity. Zach recently underwent a spinal fusion surgery to provide rigidity to his back because of the low muscle tone caused by the disease. Edie serves as Co-President of the Prader-Willi Association of Iowa working to bring awareness and to advocate for children with this rare syndrome.
Edie is married to David Bogaczyk with son Zachary and daughter Isabella. The Clive Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held at the Walnut Ridge at Clive Senior Living Community, 1701 Campus Drive in Clive, on February 27, 2012. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. Iowa Hall of Pride Director Jack Lashier will be the guest speaker. Please come and join us as we celebrate Edie Bogaczyk as Clive Citizen of the Year for 2011!
Reservations for the dinner can be made no later than February 18 by calling 515-224-9898 or by mailing a check for $27.00 per person (along with names) to: Clive Lions Club, 2880 Grand Ave. # 212 Des Moines, Iowa 50312. Please make checks payable to CLIVE LIONS CLUB.
As always, it is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Mayor. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions you may have.
Scott Cirksena
Mayor
Phone: 515-223-6220
Email: scirksena@cityofclive.com