What a great way to kick off session!

Join us for an incredible event in D.C.

I’ve known Jay Byers for decades as he’s served Iowans as a congressional staffer & leader making a big impact on economic development & education in our state Barbara & I are praying for Jay’s family & friends as we all cope w this tragic loss

Kevin and I were saddened to hear of Jay Byers’ passing. I have had the privilege of working with Jay during his time as CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and President of Simpson College. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the Simpson College and

Kelly and I are deeply saddened to learn of President Jay Byers’ passing. I had the honor of working with Jay when I was in the Statehouse and he was leading the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and I saw firsthand the deep care he had for the people of our state. He put service

My thoughts and prayers are with all those who knew Jay Byers - from his family and friends to those he impacted in his time at the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Simpson College.  He was a wonderful advocate for our entire state. He will be greatly missed.

We are heartbroken by the loss of Jay Byers, former Partnership President & CEO. We are deeply grateful for his leadership, friendship and unwavering commitment to Greater Des Moines. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew and loved him.

Day one of #DMDC kicked off strong. We landed in D.C. and dove into meaningful programming featuring keynote speaker Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet and the “Influencing the Hill: Best Practices for Impactful Engagement" panel. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Kicked off the day w 165 Iowans on the Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC trip at their annual congressional bfast issues: trade taxes workforce farm bill PBMs nationwide injunctions etc

Day 2 of #DMDC featured remarks from Tiffany Tauscheck and Jeremiah Terhark, 2025 Affiliate Presidents’ Council Chair, a Congressional Panel and keynote from Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE). We also recognized local, county, affiliate and business leaders making an impact in #DSMUSA.

Celebrating hosting Iowans in D.C. in style with @DSMPartnership @cityofbondurant City of Norwalk, Iowa

This wk my staff & I had many productive convos w the Gr8er DSM Partnership about the tax bill Hwy 65 & more

We wrapped up #DMDC2025 with keynote remarks from USDA Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering & CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Jennifer Jacobs. Thank you to Michelle and Jennifer for joining us. Their insights were a great way to close out a successful week in D.C.!

Thank you for your leadership and support!

Thank you for joining us and for your leadership and support!

Thanks for providing an update and for your leadership and support of our state!

Thanks for your support and leadership on advancing these important policies!

Highways 5 and 65 could become Interstate 435 in the Des Moines metro. What happens next? desmoinesregister.com/story/news/loc…

Join us and Dentons Davis Brown on August 3 at Principal Park for the 2025 Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game! Proceeds will benefit the Blue Star Mothers of Iowa and the Iowa Food Bank Association. Purchase your tickets today: ow.ly/fXpj50WjH8g ow.ly/t4Xp50WjH89

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is now permanent thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill. This legislation will unleash a manufacturing renaissance through pro-growth policies like the 100% expensing of equipment and 100% expensing for factory and agriculture structures.