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Friend,
I completed another 22 County Tour over the weekend! We’ve held town halls, walked down rural Main Streets, and heard from Iowans of all walks of life about the issues most important to them. If there’s one message I’ve heard loud and clear, it’s that we need to make D.C. run more like the great state of Iowa.
It is my honor to tell Iowans’ stories in Washington and be your voice. I’ll continue working to bring a dose of Iowa commonsense to Congress. Check out a recap of this round of the 22 County Tour and learn more about my most recent stops.
📍 Linn County (Cedar Rapids) - I joined international students and faculty for the Multicultural Fair and Experience at Mount Mercy University to learn more about their home countries and their experience in the United States.
📍 Buchanan County (Independence) - I met with the team at Heartland Acres to learn more about their work to showcase the importance of Iowa agriculture with visitors from near and far.
📍 Delaware County (Manchester) - I spoke with Sheriff LeClere, deputies, and staff at the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office about the challenges they face as they work tirelessly to protect our communities and keep Iowans safe.
📍 Clayton County (Edgewood) - I hosted a town hall meeting in Edgewood to provide an update and answer Iowans’ unfiltered, unscreened questions on the border, energy, China, and more.
📍 Bremer County (Waverly) - I held a town hall meeting in Waverly to provide an update on my work in Congress and efforts to cut through the chaos and dysfunction in Washington.
📍 Black Hawk County (Waterloo) - I joined Manufacturing Day at the TechWorks Campus in Waterloo and learned more about their work to help students gain in-demand skills in partnership with the University of Northern Iowa and Hawkeye Community College.
📍 Dubuque County (Dubuque) - I joined a roundtable discussion with the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce, business owners, and community leaders on ways we can engage and sustain the local workforce.
📍 Fayette County (Oelwein) - Mistie and Markus Mullen moved their family from California to Iowa and now run Black Bird Coffeehouse in Oelwein. It was great to sit down with them, and hear how Black Bird has become a popular local spot, and their plans for the future!
📍 Chickasaw County (Nashua) - The newly renovated Bradford Guest House is awesome. It was great to meet with owners Paul and Heather to hear about their growing business, tour their property, and learn more about their challenges with burdensome regulations.
📍 Bremer County (Plainfield) - I enjoyed visiting MBS Family Farms and meeting with the Mehmen family. With drought conditions, innovation in conservation, precision ag tools, and seed technology advancements are incredibly important.
📍 Hardin County (Iowa Falls) - Students at Ellsworth Community College have access to a variety of educational opportunities, including top notch nursing and welding programs. It was great to tour their beautiful campus and learn how students graduate with marketable skills and can land high-paying jobs in Iowa!
📍 Grundy County (Grundy Center) - In Grundy Center, the community came together to renovate the Grundy Community Preschool and Childcare Center to open up more child care spots. I enjoyed hearing about how this project came to fruition and discuss ways we can improve child care access.
📍 Benton County (Atkins) - I hosted a town hall meeting in Benton County to provide an update on my work in Congress and took unfiltered questions on border security, conservation, and more.
📍 Poweshiek County (Brooklyn) - On Veterans Day, I sat down with local veterans and heard about the concerns they have with the direction our country is headed. Those who fought for our freedoms provide such an important perspective on the issues facing our nation.
📍 Tama County (Dysart) - The Brick-a-Brack building in Dysart is a gem, providing a market-style shopping experience for art, plants, clothing, and other unique goods! I stopped by their Holiday Open House to see how they're gearing up for the holiday season.
📍 Floyd County (Charles City) - Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization that supports the development of life-saving medical breakthroughs and treatments from Charles City! I enjoyed touring their facility and learning more about their mission.
📍 Cerro Gordo County (Mason City) - I met with the amazing team behind Child Care Works in Mason City and discussed a new model to support the workforce behind the workforce.
📍 Worth County (Northwood) - Fallgatter’s Market is a staple in Northwood. It was great to stop by to meet with the team and discuss our work to discuss solutions to expanding the workforce in the transportation and logistics industry.
📍 Mitchell County (Osage) - At my town hall meeting in Osage, we discussed funding the government in a fiscally responsible manner, embracing an all of the above energy strategy, and coming together to solve the problems facing our country.
📍 Howard County (Cresco) - I got to check out the new Cabin Coffee in Cresco and serve up coffee and pastries! I loved connecting with folks who stopped in for a weekend treat to support an amazing Iowa small business.
📍 Winneshiek (Decorah) - I participated in the Transport for Troops Veterans Day bowling tournament with veterans and their families. Matt, Max, and Jax joined us too!
📍 Allamakee County (Waukon) - Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon provides exceptional healthcare for their community. I stopped by their annual Christmas Fantasy display, an event that raises funds to support their incredible mission.
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