A Conversation with Paralympian & Politician Josh Turek

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Are you interested in politics? Insurance costs? Sports? Disability advocacy? Veterans? Empowering Iowans? Come meet the man at the center of it all: Josh Turek. Josh is a 2x Paralympic gold medalist, currently serving in the Iowa House of Representatives, and running for Joni Ernst's open Senate seat. Born with spina bifida, wheelchair user since childhood, 21 surgeries before age 12, and now the lone House Democrat representing Southwest Iowa after winning his first election by only six votes — Josh is a lifelong fighter and underdog. Hear his story and share the issues that matter to you most. Not a campaign event.

Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Homecoming Room (345)
125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
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