In small town Iowa, a humble model for Democratic politicians

By Salena Zito

Published June 4, 2017 4:01am ET

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In small town Iowa, a humble model for Democratic politicians — Ron Fedler should be a true treasure for the Democratic Party. His living room walls are a kaleidoscope of family photos. Across the room from his overstuffed lazy chair, an 11-by-14 framed color photo of former President John F. Kennedy sits atop a coffee table. "He is my hero; he will always be my hero," Fedler says, smiling broadly. (Photo by Frank Craig for the Washington Examiner)

WEST POINT, Iowa — It takes less than five minutes of visiting with Ron Fedler to understand that family, public service, and community are the true treasures in his life.

“They are what mean the most to me — and, of course, my love and respect for country,” he says, sitting in his living room in this Lee County town, home to 966 people and the state’s largest sweet-corn festival.

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