Des Moines, IA – This weekend, U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Turek barnstormed across Southwest Iowa as he continues his “go everywhere” strategy and his commitment to meeting all Iowans where they are. After winning his first election by just six votes, Josh knows the importance of reaching every single Iowan.
First, Josh visited Exira, where he stopped by local favorite Goldie’s Coffee & Goods and then toured Brun Ko Farm, where he heard from farmers and community leaders about the impact of federal policies and reiterated his commitment to fighting for rural Iowa in the U.S. Senate.
Then, Josh played a few holes of mini golf down Iowa Ave in Dunlap, with each hole sponsored by a local business. Community leaders and elected officials spoke to Josh about their work to build up downtown and revitalize the community, emphasizing the importance of state and federal grants to strengthen this rural community.
On Saturday, Josh met with community leaders and elected officials in Sidney to hear about the challenges rural Iowa is facing right now, including population decline, loss of community resources, and the impact of harmful federal policies on the agricultural economy.
Junction Days is a Red Oak tradition, and Josh enjoyed meeting with Iowans, and even playing some games. Josh talked with families who want to ensure the next generation of Iowans can afford to buy a home and raise a family, heard from small business owners about the obstacles they face, and underlined his commitment to fighting for seniors by protecting their Social Security and Medicare.
Then, Josh headed to Bedford to celebrate Bedfordfest, where he met local vendors and spoke to healthcare workers and residents about improving access to health care, specifically mental health care, a growing problem in rural communities like Bedford.
Finally, Josh met with Corning Mayor Chris Gilbert and other community leaders to hear about the impact of the recent EF-2 tornado that hit Corning and surrounding areas before rolling down Davis Ave to talk about cleanup efforts. Josh also heard firsthand about the negative impacts of federal policy on local farmers, how the underfunding of public schools is hurting the community, and the frustrations that residents feel over the war in Iran.
Officials said, “For the next 128 days, Josh will continue criss-crossing the state to speak directly with Iowans across the political spectrum about his plan to clean up a broken Washington that is run by corrupt, self-interested politicians and unrig the system that makes life harder for hardworking Iowans. Just as he won his first race by climbing up stairs and dragging his wheelchair behind him to talk to his neighbors, Josh will reach every Iowan he can to win this race.”
