On Nov. 6, 2025, Henderson voters chose 20‑year‑old Eva Fipps over incumbent Scott Schondelmeyer by 30 votes, marking the smallest margin in the town’s history. NEWPAR Fipps, who graduated from Treynor High School in 2024 and is a dual‑enrollee at Iowa Western Community College, had previously served as a page in the state legislature and participated in Iowa Girls State. She often walked the streets of Henderson with her dogs, chatting with city clerk Candace Knop, a conversation that eventually sparked her idea to run. NEWPAR Her campaign focused on practical issues: clearing empty storefronts, renovating the playground, and organizing events that would reconnect former residents and invite newcomers. NEWPAR With a population of just 144, Henderson’s municipal politics remain intensely personal; every resident’s voice can shape the town’s future. Local shopkeeper Raj Patel said the new mayor could bring fresh energy to the quiet Main Street. NEWPAR The city will hold a swearing‑in ceremony on December 29, 2025, at City Hall, where Fipps will take the oath before city clerk Candace Knop and begin her first day in office.