(Stuart, Iowa) House District 23 candidate Karen Varley will appear on Wednesday, August 19 (this week) at the Gathering Place in Greenfield, 102 SW Kent Street. The event will begin with a light supper at 5:30 p.m. Karen Varley will give remarks and answer questions at 6:15 p.m., along with an appearance by Mary Riche, Des Moines Historian, Women and the Vote.
Karen Varley, Candidate for House District 23, has announced her focus on delivering practical, common-sense solutions to the issues facing rural Iowans. With a strong mix of agricultural roots and relevant legal expertise, Karen offers a proven track record of problem-solving, tailored to the needs of working families and farmers.
Raised on a dairy farm in Northeast Iowa, Karen’s dedication to the land spans her entire life. She holds a degree in plant science from Iowa State University and lives with her husband of 42 years on their multi-generational family heritage farm. While their daughter now manages the day-to-day farming operations, Karen’s commitment to Iowa’s agricultural backbone remains central to her life and career.
Karen witnesses firsthand the direct strain that current legislative policies in Des Moines place on Iowans. With a legal career dedicated to navigating complex regulatory systems and a personal life rooted in Iowa soil, Karen is uniquely positioned to bridge rural community realities and state-level policy.
