(Le Mars) — State Representative Chuck Holz of Le Mars has announced to KLEM news he will not be seeking re-election to the state legislature. Holz, a republican, has been in the state House for three years. He was first elected to serve the remainder of the term vacated by then Chuck Soderberg, who left the position to be the executive director of the Iowa Electrical Cooperatives. Holz then was re-elected to office in 2016 when he defeated Democratic challenger Pat Ritz of Akron. Holz will complete his term which will end at the conclusion of this General Session scheduled for late April. The retired veterinarian says it has been an honor to represent the people of Plymouth County in the state house.
Holz says he has family located in central Iowa, and it is likely he may move away from Le Mars to central Iowa to be closer to his family members. Holz talks about the satisfaction he gained from being a state law maker.
