Latham: “It was the honor of my life to represent you”

One of Franklin County’s most well-known native sons returned home last weekend for a special ceremony commemorating his 20-year political career.

     Alexander native and current Third Congressional District Rep. Tom Latham was honored Saturday night during a special program hosted by the Franklin County Republicans at Sheffield’s Ridge Stone Golf and Country Club. Latham, who represented Franklin County and other portions of north Iowa for the bulk of his career, is retiring from the U.S. House of Representatives when his term expires at the end of the year.

     Also on hand were other north Iowa GOP figureheads like House District 54 Rep. Linda Upmeyer, former state senator and representative Merlin Bartz and former state senator and representative Stewart Iverson. The event, dubbed “A Legacy of Leadership,” was emceed by Iowa Senate District 27 candidate Shawn Dietz.

    Read the full article in the October 1 edition of the Chronicle.