Over the last two weeks, during the Senate recess, I continued my annual 99 county meetings across Iowa.
My travels brought me to the western Iowa community of Jefferson, in Greene County, for a Q&A.
I often say Iowans don’t brag enough, and Jefferson’s got something to brag about.
So, I want to take this opportunity to brag about the people of Jefferson, Iowa.
Jefferson is about an hour northwest of Des Moines, our capital city.
This community is home to a 168-foot bell tower, located in an iconic town square.
These hardworking Iowans went to bat for their community and came out on top.
In other words, it’s like baseball, they hit a home run.
Jefferson recently was presented with the 2025 Great American Main Street Award at a national conference in Pennsylvania.
Winners are recognized for excellence in commercial district revitalization and historic preservation efforts.
Jefferson exemplifies how “small communities can overcome economic challenges through ingenuity and collective effort.”
As a product of small-town Iowa, I’m aware of obstacles facing rural communities.
So, I applaud everybody involved in the program named “Jefferson Matters” for your teamwork, your resilience and your can-do attitude.
Jefferson is a shining example to communities across Iowa and all America.
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