Joel Fry

Nelson Joel Fry (born June 18, 1974) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 24th District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2011 to 2025. Fry was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was raised and resides in Osceola. He has a B.A. from Simpson College a M.S.W. and an Aging Studies Certificate from the University of Iowa School of Social Work.

, Fry serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Administration and Rules, Education, Human Resources, Labor, and Public Safety committees. He also serves as an Assistant Leader for the House Republican caucus.

Biography Fry was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and raised in Osceola. He is a strong advocate for the rights of adoptive parents. He is the adoptive parent of five children.

In 2018, Rep. Fry's brother, Kenny Fry and wife Kelly were arrested on charges stemming from their abuse and neglect of their two children adopted from Ghana. In 2019, the couple pled guilty.

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