JCT-10-16-2025 by Shaw Media

THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 2025 • VOLUME N0. 125 • ISSUE NO. 4 • 1 SECTION • 10 PAGES

Serving Colfax • Mingo • Baxter • Western Jasper County

Brad Magg to run for Iowa House District 38 again in 2026 Democratic candidate announces campaign at annual soup supper fundraiser

Jasper County Health Department following through on commitment to address housing needs Community Health Needs Assessment identified housing as a top concern in Jasper County By Jamee A. Pierson Jasper County Tribune

felt confident in his campaign. “I had amazing volunteers,” Magg said at the soup supper. “You guys showed up in full force. And I was ready. We didn’t do it, but, hey, stuff happens and we learn. Despite losing by 10 points, we were still one of the most overperforming House candidates in the state.” It was also a presidential election year, and the county overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump over Kamala Harris. Still, Magg recalled the strides his campaign made. Voters had

In an effort to address housing needs in Jasper County, the county health department shared a draft of its housing referral flow sheet during last month’s Board of Health meeting. Results from the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) conducted last year identified housing as a major concern in the county. Of the residents surveyed by the CHNA, almost half said they experienced problems with their current living arrangement. Housing damage was identified as the top issue for almost half of respondents with lack of affordable housing impacting just a little more than 20 percent of the residents. Creating a referral form was one of the ways the health department plans to address the housing issues in the county. By identifying the issues, the department can more successfully refer people to resources specific to their needs. “The goal of the program is to offer resources to help people be self-sufficient,” the referral said. “We will not enable people.” The form starts with an intake portion to learn about the person’s name, date of birth, contact information, address, employment status and current living situation. It also looks to assess what resources are available to the person, including

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Brad Magg for Iowa Brad Magg, a Democrat, has announced his campaign for Iowa House in the 2026 election cycle.

By Christopher Braunschweig Jasper County Tribune Brad Magg is making another run for Iowa House District 38. His decision to run is so fresh he hasn’t even gotten the chance to tell his mother. She will no doubt have some choice words to say to her son, but she will also support him every step of the way. Just like before. Democrats in Jasper County feel the same way. The city councilman and local business owner made the announcement during the annual Jasper County Democrats Soup Supper, a pivotal fundraiser for

the local party. He was met with a standing ovation from fellow Democrats, and an encouraging hug from Iowa House Rep. Ross Wilburn of Story County. “You’ll be the first to hear it: I am going to run again,” Magg said. “So, giddy-up, we’re going to do it again!” Bryan Friedman, chair of the Jasper County Democratic Party, said Magg ran an “excellent campaign” for Iowa House last year. Magg said he managed to raise $40,000 for his campaign. Dunwell raised more than twice that amount in 2024. Still, just before Election Day 2024 Magg

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