The Iowa House began work Monday in Des Moines with the Orange City Tulip Queen speaking, introducing her court, and dancing in the Well. Representative Tom Jeneary of Le Mars introduced them to the House.
The Queen and her court were in traditional Dutch attire, and Queen Truesdale explained its history.
Truesdale also invited the lawmakers to this year’s festival.
This will be the 85th year of the Orange City festival celebrating their Dutch heritage, with the festival itself taking place from May 14th-16th.
