February 23, 2025

League of Women Voters sees big attendance at final legislative gathering of the season

Jasper County lawmakers respond to current and controversial issues affecting Iowans

By Christopher Braunschweig
Dr. Patrick Edwards of the Newton Clinic speaks to Sen. Ken Rozenboom, Rep. Jon Dunwell and Newton City Council member Evelyn George during the League of Women Voters of Jasper County's legislative gathering March 18 at the Newton Public Library.

Dr. Patrick Edwards of the Newton Clinic speaks to Sen. Ken Rozenboom, Rep. Jon Dunwell and Newton City Council member Evelyn George during the League of Women Voters of Jasper County's legislative gathering March 18 at the Newton Public Library. (Christopher Braunschweig)

Constituents speak with elected leaders Sen. Ken Rozenboom, Rep. Jon Dunwell and Newton City Council member Evelyn George during the League of Women Voters of Jasper County’s legislative gathering March 18 at the Newton Public Library. The last gathering of the season was well-attended by folks who wanted to ask questions and share concerns with their legislators.

Rep. Jon Dunwell, center, responds to questions asked by constituents during a legislative gathering hosted by the League of Women Voters of Jasper County on March 18 in the Newton Public Library.

Rep. Jon Dunwell, center, responds to questions asked by constituents during a legislative gathering hosted by the League of Women Voters of Jasper County on March 18 in the Newton Public Library. (Christopher Braunschweig)

While past issues like education and gun violence were talked about briefly, other topics like property taxes, the bills affecting transgender youth and the carbon pipeline, in addition to specific House and Senate files, were heavily discussed. Newton News will expand on some of these discussions in future articles.

Eddy Jones speaks to Jasper County lawmakers during the legislative gathering held by the League of Women Voters on March 18 in the Newton Public Library.

Eddy Jones speaks to Jasper County lawmakers during the legislative gathering held by the League of Women Voters on March 18 in the Newton Public Library. (Christopher Braunschweig)

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Christopher Braunschweig

Christopher Braunschweig

Christopher Braunschweig has a strong passion for community journalism and covers city council, school board, politics and general news in Newton, Iowa and Jasper County.