DES MOINES, IOWA (January 31, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today released the following statement on the passing of State Representative Martin Graber of Lee County:

“Rep Martin Graber was a kind man with a heart of gold, strong faith, and a great sense of humor. I am devastated to hear of his sudden passing. Rep Graber touched the lives of many throughout his service both in the military and to southeast Iowa as a state legislator. Bob and I are praying for his wife, Coni, and the entire Graber family.”

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