(New Market, Iowa) – A woman from Taylor County has announced her bid to become a State Representative in the Iowa House, for District 17. Iowa House District 17 includes Taylor, Ringgold, Adams, and sections of Union and Page counties. Devon Wood (R-New Market) said in her press release, “I love Southwest Iowa. We have great folks who know the importance of hard work, faith, and family. I look forward to supporting our agricultural and small business roots while holding the line on taxes, supporting life, and bringing even more job opportunities to Iowa.”

(Left) Devon Wood

Wood is from a sixth-generation farm family in Taylor County and grew up working in the family cattle business. She is seeking her first term in the Iowa House. Wood graduated from the Shenandoah High School and attended Simpson College, where she served as Chair of the Iowa Federation of College Republicans, Chair of the Simpson College Republicans, and clerked in the Iowa House of Representatives. She also serves as a board member on the Iowa Nursing Home Administrators Board.

Devon Wood lives in New Market on the family farm, working alongside her parents Dan and Brenda.