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Ag secretary candidate Chris Jones touts systemic changes to Iowa agriculture

Jones says a $10 million annual program would boost local food production, and he wants a one-year pause on data center construction.

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The Democratic candidate for Iowa secretary of agriculture told Iowa State Fair attendees Saturday that “the outrage has finally arrived” for the state of Iowa’s water, and said systemic change rather than incremental fixes is the way to clear up…

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Democratic candidates call for changes to Iowa water policy, government oversight

Chris Jones called for changes to Iowa agriculture to improve water quality, while Taylor Wettach pledged to restore the state auditor’s independence and strengthen oversight of tax dollars.

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Ag secretary candidate Chris Jones touts systemic changes to Iowa agriculture

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidate Chris Jones speaks to Iowa State Fair attendees on Aug. 22, 2026. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

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Marietta Daily Journal broke the news in Georgia, United States on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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