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Joe Bolkcom retiring after next year's session
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2021/11/04/new-blood-from-iowa-city-coming-soon-to-legislature/In my more activist days I was able to meet Joe a few times. A real gentleman and incredibly smart.
He was a true advocate for those without power.