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Three Representatives give farewell speeches on House floor
Summary
Three retiring members — Representative Scholten (Woodbury), Representative James (Dubuque) and Representative Kurth — delivered retirement remarks thanking colleagues and staff, recalling bipartisan moments and listing priorities they plan to pursue after leaving the chamber.
The House paused floor business for retirement speeches for three members.
Representative Scholten of Woodbury thanked voters, staff and colleagues, reflected on his service and shared personal anecdotes — including a stint pitching for the Sioux City Explorers while serving in office — and urged attention to Iowa’s economic resilience and concerns about corporate consolidation.
Representative James of Dubuque thanked family and staff, described faith and pastoral background, and highlighted work on mobile-home protections and continuing bipartisan collaboration.
Representative Kurth reflected on mentors, staff and constituents, urged continued learning and flagged policy interests such as water quality, firefighting, recycling, waste management and education.
After the speeches the House resumed legislative business.
