Iowa state Sen. Rocky De Witt died after a battle with cancer on Wednesday.De Witt, a Republican, represented District 1 in the Iowa Senate, covering Woodbury County. He was elected in 2022."Rocky was a passionate defender of the rights of the individual. From the Second Amendment, to life, and the right of Iowans to keep more of the money they earn, Iowans could count on Rocky to protect their life, liberties, and pursuit of happiness. This year he confidently and boldly led on the second passage of a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority to raise income taxes," Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said in a statement Wednesday evening.Prior to being elected to the Senate, De Witt served on the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors from 2016-2022.Following the announcement of De Witt's death, other Iowa political leaders released statements of condolences.Gov. Kim Reynolds:"Kevin and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a dear colleague and friend, Senator Rocky De Witt. Rocky spent a life dedicated to serving his neighbors in Northwest Iowa as a member of the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office before representing his constituents on the board of supervisors and, eventually, the Iowa State Senate. In just three years, Rocky made a profound impact in the state legislature, all while heroically battling cancer. Rocky was a dedicated husband and a loving father and grandfather. His family and friends remain in our prayers."Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner:"My thoughts, and those of my Senate Democratic colleagues, are with the De Witt family this evening as they grieve the loss of their loved one. Sen. De Witt and I may not have agreed on every legislative issue, but I always respected his dedication to his work for the people of Iowa, even while battling his illness."Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City:"Rocky and I were in separate chambers and separate political parties, but we both agreed that we preferred being back in Sioux City with our constituents. My prayers go out to his loved ones tonight."
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Iowa state Sen. Rocky De Witt died after a battle with cancer on Wednesday.
De Witt, a Republican, represented District 1 in the Iowa Senate, covering Woodbury County. He was elected in 2022.
"Rocky was a passionate defender of the rights of the individual. From the Second Amendment, to life, and the right of Iowans to keep more of the money they earn, Iowans could count on Rocky to protect their life, liberties, and pursuit of happiness. This year he confidently and boldly led on the second passage of a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority to raise income taxes," Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said in a statement Wednesday evening.
Prior to being elected to the Senate, De Witt served on the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors from 2016-2022.
Following the announcement of De Witt's death, other Iowa political leaders released statements of condolences.
Gov. Kim Reynolds:
"Kevin and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a dear colleague and friend, Senator Rocky De Witt. Rocky spent a life dedicated to serving his neighbors in Northwest Iowa as a member of the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office before representing his constituents on the board of supervisors and, eventually, the Iowa State Senate. In just three years, Rocky made a profound impact in the state legislature, all while heroically battling cancer. Rocky was a dedicated husband and a loving father and grandfather. His family and friends remain in our prayers."
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner:
"My thoughts, and those of my Senate Democratic colleagues, are with the De Witt family this evening as they grieve the loss of their loved one. Sen. De Witt and I may not have agreed on every legislative issue, but I always respected his dedication to his work for the people of Iowa, even while battling his illness."
Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City:
"Rocky and I were in separate chambers and separate political parties, but we both agreed that we preferred being back in Sioux City with our constituents. My prayers go out to his loved ones tonight."
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