State Rep. Dan Kelley of Jasper County filed nomination papers today to seek re-election to the Iowa House in the new District 29, which covers Newton and part of Jasper County.
“Serving the people of Jasper County in the Iowa House is a great honor and I look forward to running for another term," Kelley said. "While I’m proud of our progress this year, our community has a bright future with good schools, a quality workforce, and growing industries like renewable energy."
Currently serving his first term in the Iowa House, Kelley is the ranking member of the Administration and Regulations Appropriations Committee and also serves on the Ethics, Agriculture, Education, Environmental Protection and Natural Resources committees.
“My top priority is to help middle class families. We need world class schools, affordable higher education, and quality health care for Iowa families,” said Kelley, who runs his own small business in Newton and is also a realtor. “Iowans treasure our natural resources and expect clean air and water for their families. We can create jobs and help businesses expand without sacrificing our natural resources.”
Kelley is a graduate of Newton Senior High School and a Fred Maytag Scholar. He graduated with honors from the University of Iowa and then returned to Newton to establish a small business and begin his real estate career.
Kelley has led many Boards and Commissions in Newton. In 2007, he served as president of the Newton Board of REALTORs. He is on the Newton YMCA Board and the Newton Parks Commission. Kelley has also served as a Newton Chamber of Commerce ambassador, the Newton Housing and Development Corporation and the Newton Alumni Board. He assisted in the establishment of the Aces Teen Center through the Newton YMCA and helped found the H.A. “Pop” Lynn Scholarship Fund.