Third candidate to file papers for House District 55

Decorah resident Dustin Noble has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the Iowa House in District 55.

Noble grew up on a century farm west of Riceville, where his family raises corn and cattle.  Upon graduating from Riceville High School, Noble attended and graduated from Luther College with a Business Management major along with minors in Mathematics and Secondary Education.  Noble student taught math and business at Decorah High School and math at Crestwood High School.  Noble is currently working as a clerk in the Iowa House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Des Moines for the duration of this year's legislative session.
 
Noble says if he is elected he will concentrate on improving education, supporting agriculture, being fiscally responsible with state taxpayer dollars, and creating a jobs environment aimed at retaining young people in the state of Iowa.

The newly drawn District #55 encompasses the majority of Winneshiek County, the upper two-thirds of Fayette County, and a small portion of west-central Clayton County.  Spillville Mayor Michael T. Klimesh previously announced his candidacy on the Republican side, meaning there will be a primary to determine which candidate will face Elkader Democrat Roger Thomas, who is seeking re-election.