Reynolds Appoints Former Rep. Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission
The former state representative would join the commission as it faces scrutiny over utility rates and a controversial carbon pipeline.
- On Monday, Governor Kim Reynolds appointed former Iowa Rep. Jon Dunwell to the Iowa Utilities Commission, filling a vacancy left by Erik Helland's September resignation. Dunwell, a Republican from Newton, officially resigned his House seat to accept the role.
- A pastor at Gateway Church Monroe and former legislator, Dunwell joins the three-member commission that regulates utility rates and infrastructure projects, including the controversial Summit Carbon pipeline that has drawn increased public attention in recent years.
- Criticizing Dunwell's appointment, landowners point to his mixed voting record on pipeline issues. Floyd County landowner Kathy Carter noted, "Most recently, he voted no on 2104, which is a very plain bill about eliminating eminent domain for carbon oxide pipelines."
- Dunwell attended his first commission meeting on Thursday. His appointment fills the remainder of Helland's term through April 30, 2029, but requires approval from the Iowa Senate when the legislature reconvenes in January.
- Emphasizing the commission's daily importance, Dunwell stated he is "honored to serve" Iowans. As a regulator, he must balance growth opportunities with protecting ratepayers amid ongoing public debate over infrastructure projects.
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Iowa Utilities Commission appointee faces scrutiny over pipeline voting record
Former state representative Jon Dunwell attended his first Iowa Utilities Commission meeting, but opponents of the Summit Carbon pipeline question his impartiality due to his legislative voting history.
Governor appoints pastor, ex-legislator to Iowa Utilities Commission
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a pastor who’s been a member of the Iowa House for the past five years to serve as a state utility regulator. Jon Dunwell, a Republican from Newton, was not seeking re-election and resigned from the House on Monday. He’s been the pastor of churches in Florida and Minnesota and […]
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Reynolds appoints former Rep. Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday she was appointing former Iowa Rep. Jon Dunwell, a Republican from Newton, to serve on the Iowa Utilities Commission. Dunwell fills the spot after the Sept. 4 resignation of Erik Helland, who was appointed to…
Gov. Reynolds appoints Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission
On Monday, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of former State Representative Jon Dunwell to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC). Dunwell served in the Iowa House representing the 38th district covering parts of Jasper County since October 2021. Earlier today, he resigned his seat effectively immediately. Dunwell was not seeking re-election. “I appreciate Jon’s steady […]
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