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Iowa's 3rd District
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Iowa's 3rd District
The 3rd Congressional District covers 12 counties in central Iowa, including Des Moines’s Polk County, and extending to the east. The district is anchored in Des Moines, the state’s largest city and the region’s commercial, financial, and governmental center. Many insurance companies are headquartered in Des Moines, such as The Principal Financial Group, Allied Insurance, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa, and FBL Financial Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Financial is also headquartered in Des Moines, as is Meredith Corporation, publisher of Better Homes and Gardens and other magazines. The remainder of the district is largely rural, but the small towns continue to thrive and house some giant manufacturing plants. Pella is the home of Pella Corporation, maker of Pella Windows and Doors, which employs approximately 3,000 workers. Newton, in Jasper County, (population 15,000) is home to the Iowa Speedway.
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Excellent educational institutions abound in the 3rd District. Grinnell College of beautiful Grinnell, Iowa, ranks as one of the best liberal arts college in the country. Pella, IA is home to Central College, as well as the famous Pella Tulip Time Festival. Another excellent liberal arts college in the 3rd is Drake University, located in Des Moines. Oskaloosa is home to William Penn College, founded by Quaker pioneers in 1873. Vinton, located in the northern part of the district, is home to the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School.
In addition to the tourist destinations in Des Moines, each year thousands of tourists flock to the Amana Colonies, a National Historic Landmark tucked in the rolling hills in Iowa County. The Amana Colonies consist of seven villages, founded nearly 150 years ago as a communal society.
I try to regularly travel to each county. However, when scheduling conflicts do arise, my district representatives are readily available to hear and share your thoughts and concerns. Please feel free to call my toll-free number at 1-888-432-1984.
Iowa's 3rd District
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Washington DC Office
1026 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3806
Fax: (202) 225-5608
Hours: 8am-5pm (CST)Iowa District Office
300 East Locust, Suite 320
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 282-1909
Fax: (515) 282-1785
Toll Free Phone: (888) 432-1984
Hours: 8am-5pm (CST)
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| Meeting on School Nutrition  Congressman Boswell with members of the School Nutrition Association of Iowa, discussing healthy school meals for Iowa students. | Speaking to Croplife America  Congressman Boswell speaks at a meeting for Croplife America about the agricultural challenges America faces. |
| ABATE  Congressman Boswell meets with the motorcycle enthusiasts of ABATE of Iowa. | Rep. Boswell & Keokuk County Students  Rep. Boswell meets with students from Keokuk County who are concerned with reducing drug use. |
| Recognizing Amb. Kenneth Quinn  Congressman Boswell (right) joins Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte in honoring Des Moines resident Ambassador Kenneth Quinn with the Army Air Medal | Visiting with Iowa Guardsmen  Congressman Boswell visits with members of the Iowa National Guard in D.C. to assist with the inauguration |
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