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flag Iowa Rep. Mike Sexton resigned Sept. 19 to lead USDA Rural Development in Iowa under Trump.

flag Iowa Representative Mike Sexton, a Republican from Rockwell City and fourth-generation farmer, has resigned from the Iowa House of Representatives effective September 19, 2025, to become the state director for USDA Rural Development in Iowa, appointed by President Donald Trump. flag Sexton, who served six terms and chaired the House Agriculture Committee, will oversee federal programs supporting rural infrastructure, business development, and home ownership. flag USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and Iowa officials praised his dedication to farming and rural communities. flag A special election will be held to fill his vacant seat, with Governor Kim Reynolds to set the date.

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