The Dana City Council is made up of a Mayor and 3 council members. All members are elected by the residents of Dana, and serve 2-year terms.
Mandy Sims
MayorInteresting information about Mandy coming soon!
Election: 2025

Sean McClanahan
Council MemberSean moved with his wife and mother-in-law to Dana in late 2021. He is a Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, serving as the current Wing Commander for Iowa Wing. He is an IT Compliance Manager for an automated logistics company, and has been working in the IT field (or performing IT related work for his employers) since the mid-1980’s. He is an avid ice-hockey fan, and enjoys building his home automation system, working the daily crossword puzzle, or just enjoying a good cigar and some Irish whisky during his off-time.
Election: 2026
Tony Sims
Council MemberInteresting information about Tony coming soon!
Election: 2025
Chris Vargas
Council MemberInteresting information about Chris coming soon!