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Senator Dave Rowley named 2026 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award recipient
Summary
The presiding officer announced Senator Dave Rowley as the 2026 recipient of the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award for the Iowa Senate; nominator Senator Gruenhagen highlighted Rowley’s disaster-relief work, rural workforce focus and volunteerism.
The presiding officer announced that Senator Dave Rowley is the 2026 recipient of the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award for the Iowa Senate. Rowley was not present in the chamber; the presiding officer said the award will be presented to him when he is able to return.
Senator Gruenhagen introduced Rowley and praised his public service record, citing legislative work on rural workforce development and emergency response. "When severe weather struck his district in 2024, he didn't hesitate to step forward and work to secure disaster relief for the people who needed it most," Gruenhagen said. Gruenhagen also referenced Rowley's career in property and casualty insurance and his volunteer activity with Rotary, Kiwanis and local churches.
The presiding officer described the award as honoring members who "have demonstrated uncommon service to the people of Iowa above and beyond their legislative responsibilities" and noted the award's history of recognizing one House and one Senate member annually. The chamber paused briefly for pictures with the Hoover board before returning to announcements.
