ICA's Policy Development Process

ICA is a grassroots policy organization, meaning policy is developed by members for members. 

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*In accordance with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association bylaws, active producer members are the only class of membership eligible to vote.


Policy Handbook

ICA's full list of policies is published annually in the ICA Policy Handbook. Contact the ICA office (515-296-2266) with questions.

Policy Committees  

 Three ICA policy committees exist: Beef Product, Business Issues, and Cattle Production. Policy Committees are made up of nine members, including the chair (who is appointed by the committee members). Committee members are appointed by the ICA board president and can serve up to two three-year terms. 

Policy Committee Chairs 

  • Beef Products Committee: Danny Beckman, Danville 
  • Business Issues Committee: Jason Kurt, Cascade 
  • Cattle Production Committee: Mike Schwarck, Riceville

Cow-Calf & Feedlot Councils

The Cow-Calf and Feedlot Councils focus on evaluating input from members and prioritizing topics. If needed, Cow-Calf and Feedlot Council members will provide additional input on the issues surfaced or make recommendations for further analysis. The Cow-Calf and Feedlot Councils are appointed by the president.


Cow-Calf Council Chair: Darrin Crawley, Guthrie Center

Feedlot Council Chair: Dustin Puhrmann, Paullina



Iowa's Congressional Delegation

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01)

1034 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202.225.6576

Iowa Offices: 

Davenport: 563.232.0930 Indianola: 515.808.6040 

Representative
Ashley Hinson (IA-02)

1717 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202.225.2911

Iowa Offices:

Cedar Rapids: 319.364.2288
Dubuque: 563.557.7789
Waterloo: 319.266.6925

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Representative
Zach Nunn (IA-03)

1232 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202.225.5476

Iowa Offices:

Ottumwa: 641.220.9641
Creston: 641.220.9093
Des Moines: 515.400.8180

Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04)

1440 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202.225.4426

Iowa Offices:
Fort Dodge: 515.302.7060
Council Bluffs: 712.256.5653

Senator Charles Grassley

135 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

Phone: 202.224.3744
Fax: 202.224.6020

Iowa Offices:
Cedar Rapids: 319.363.6832
Council Bluffs: 712.322.7103
Davenport: 563.322.4331
Des Moines: 515.288.1145
Sioux City: 712.233.1860
Waterloo: 319.232.6657

Senator Joni Ernst

260 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

Phone: 202.224.3254

Iowa Offices:
Cedar Rapids: 319.365.4504
Council Bluffs: 712.352.1167
Davenport: 563.332.0677
Des Moines: 515.284.4574
Sioux City: 712.252.1550