NDLC recognizes city leaders, makes board changes
Submitted Photo Bottineau City Auditor Penny Nostdahl accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Dakota League of Cities at its annual conference in Grand Forks in September.
Ray City Auditor Ronda Rustad holds her Leadership Excellence Award for an appointed official, presented at the North Dakota League of Cities conference in Grand Forks Sept. 16-18.
Submitted Photo Bottineau City Auditor Penny Nostdahl accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Dakota League of Cities at its annual conference in Grand Forks in September.
Ray City Auditor Ronda Rustad holds her Leadership Excellence Award for an appointed official, presented at the North Dakota League of Cities conference in Grand Forks Sept. 16-18.
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GRAND FORKS – Bottineau City Auditor Penny Nostdahl was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) annual conference Sept. 16-18 in Grand Forks.
Ronda Rustad, city auditor for Ray, also received the Leadership Excellence Award.
Serving the city since 1988, Nostdahl spent nine years as deputy auditor before becoming city auditor. Her commitment to professional development is reflected in her 567 Leadership Training Program credits, the second-highest total in the program.
A former president of the Municipal Finance Officers Association, she is a trusted mentor and resource for auditors statewide, according to NDLC information. Nostdahl has contributed to major community improvements, including the Northwest Area Water Supply project, which brought Missouri River water to Bottineau.
During her 12 years with the City of Ray, Rustad has helped advance major projects, including construction of City Hall, development of the police department and planning for a new community center.
With 352 Leadership Training Program credits and past service as president of the Municipal Finance Officers Association, she is a trusted resource and mentor to auditors statewide. She has also advocated for small communities by testifying before a legislative committee, according to NDLC information.
The NDLC business session was held in conjunction with the conference. The 2026-2027 NDLC Executive Board includes the following new members and leadership changes: president, RoxAnne Hennager, city auditor, Langdon; vice president, Nick Ziegelmann, city administrator, Grafton; Karen Nordby, city auditor, Harvey; Peni Peterson, city auditor, Watford City; Devra Smestad, city council member, Burlington; and Maureen Storstad, finance director, Grand Forks.