Jeff Reichman announces run for Iowa Senate

MONTROSE - Jeff Reichman announced his candidacy for Iowa Senate District 42. District 42 encompasses all of Henry and Lee Counties and portions of Jefferson and Washington Counties.

'For over two decades I have served my country in the military, and one of the things I was taught is if you're not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem,” said Reichman. 'Southeast Iowa has been struggling for years, and it has been disappointing coming back from overseas to see businesses I visited often had shut their doors.

'We can do better. A different kind of leadership for our community is necessary to bring more opportunities and growth for the people who live here. I was born and raised in Keokuk, and I want to see it and every town across the district be successful.”

Reichman has served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, including two tours in Iraq. He graduated from Keokuk Senior High School, earned his associate degree from Southeastern Community College and graduated from Iowa Wesleyan with a business administration degree. Reichman is a small businesses owner and he lives with his family in Montrose.

'I worked hard to start my own small business here, but I also know what it's like to be unemployed, and what struggles other families like mine have faced,” Reichman said. 'One of the key solutions to revitalizing our community is economic growth, educational opportunities, and ensuring there are job opportunities for Iowans in our area.”