(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released the following statements after learning of the passing of Iowa State Representative Dwayne Alons:
"As a retired Brigadier General in the Iowa National Guard and a member of the Iowa Legislature since 1998, Iowa lost a true statesman with the passing of Representative Dwayne Alons," said Branstad. "I offer my deepest condolences to Dwayne's wife, Clarice, children, family and friends."
"As a former state legislator who also grew up in rural Iowa, I admired Representative Alons' commitment to service and passion for working for rural Iowa," said Reynolds. "You would be hard-pressed to find a better advocate for Iowa families, agriculture and rural economic development than Dwayne Alons in the Iowa Legislature. My thoughts and prayers are with the Alons family during this difficult time."
Alons represented House District 4, which is in Sioux County. House District 4 includes the cities of Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hull, Hawarden, Alton, Maurice, Granville Ireton and Chatsworth.
Branstad will set a date for a special election for House District 4 at a later date.
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