Des Moines, IA (KICD)– Northwest Iowa’s newest elected official at the state level is looking back at his first year in office with last legislative session being gaveled to a close on Thursday.

Senator Lynn Evans tells KICD News the job is not much different than he thought going in other than timing can get a bit trying at times.

Senator Evans notes elected office is really a continuous learning cycle even now that he has a session under his belt.

When it comes to issues, Evans is happy with the progress made on updating administrative rules and property tax reform but will continue pushing for more work on mental health moving forward.