Des Moines, IA (northwestiowanow) — After only two years in the Iowa legislature, Senator Lynn Evans of Aurelia has been elected the Assistant Republican leader by his peers. He’s hoping it gives him some extra clout in pressing his priorities.

Evans tells Northwestiowanow.com human trafficking is a major problem in the state.

Evans represents Senate District #3 which covers Buena Vista, Osceola, O’Brien, and portions of Clay and Cherokee Counties.