Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, representing Iowa’s 3rd district since 2023, recently shared updates on local educational and employment achievements through a series of tweets. These posts highlight the success stories of individuals in Ottumwa's vocational programs and acknowledge contributions from colleagues and community partners.

On June 4, 2025, Congressman Nunn posted about Ashton Williams-Martin's achievement: "Ashton Williams-Martin graduated this year from Ottumwa’s Material Handling program. He’s now working full-time at East Penn Manufacturing." This tweet underscores the successful transition from education to employment within the local industry.

In another post on the same day, Nunn highlighted Devin Carrillo's ongoing educational journey: "Devin Carrillo stayed in Ottumwa after completing the Network Cable Installation program. He’s now studying Cybersecurity at Indian Hills while working part-time." This indicates a continued commitment to advancing skills relevant to current technological demands.

Additionally, Congressman Nunn expressed gratitude towards his colleagues and local organizations for their collaborative efforts: "Thank you to Reps Hans Wilz and Steve Holt for your leadership and to the Ottumwa and Denison Jobs Corps for your partnership." Such acknowledgments reflect an emphasis on cooperative endeavors aimed at enhancing job training opportunities.

Zach Nunn was born in Story City, Iowa in 1979. Before serving in Congress, he was a member of both the Iowa House of Representatives and Senate. He is an alumnus of Drake University where he completed his BA in 2002.