D-Ames, who is seeking a second term in the Senate. The topic of families permeates Luiken's campaign, and with four children and eleven grandchildren, it's a common topic for him.
Families supporting one another is kind of a lost art.
We, as a family, tried to learn and understand Scripture together at home. Luiken and his wife, Jan, are building an addition to their house so all their kids can visit at the same time. In particular, Luiken pledged to improve education in Iowa. Luiken said the state should reimburse families who send their children to private schools but pay taxes that go to the public school system. Senate District 31 includes all of Ames and the towns of Slater, Maxwell, Kelley, Cambridge and Huxley.