The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce and the Clarinda Economic Development Corporation will host the city’s first legislative briefing of the 2026 session later this month, offering residents a chance to hear directly from area lawmakers.
The briefing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Lied Public Library, 100 E. Garfield St., and is designed to give community members an opportunity to engage directly with their elected officials.
Iowa Sen. Tom Shipley and Iowa Reps. Devon Wood and Tom Moore are scheduled to attend. All three legislators are expected to discuss priorities and issues under consideration in the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives.
Organizers say the event is designed to encourage open dialogue between elected officials and the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about legislation affecting Clarinda, southwest Iowa and the state as a whole.
The event is open to the public. The Iowa legislative session opened this week in Des Moines.