Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks during a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
Michael Baniewicz, Cedar Rapids Gazette
Sheriff Greg Graver of Jones County speaks during a roundtable discussion with Rep. Ashley Hinson and law enforcement officials on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
Republican Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson met with Iowa sheriffs Friday in Marion to discuss federal funding, technology and privacy concerns facing law enforcement agencies while using the event to draw a contrast with Democratic U.S. Senate opponent Josh Turek.
Sheriff Casey Schmidt of Tama County speaks during a roundtable discussion with Rep. Ashley Hinson and law enforcement officials on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
From left, State Sen. Charlie McClintock, Sheriff Rick Busch of Howard County, Sheriff Casey Schmidt of Tama County, Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sheriff Greg Graver of Jones County meet for a roundtable discussion on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks during a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
Sheriff Casey Schmidt of Tama County speaks during a roundtable discussion with Rep. Ashley Hinson and law enforcement officials on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
From left, State Sen. Charlie McClintock, Sheriff Rick Busch of Howard County, Sheriff Casey Schmidt of Tama County, Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sheriff Greg Graver of Jones County meet for a roundtable discussion on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
Sheriff Greg Graver of Jones County speaks during a roundtable discussion with Rep. Ashley Hinson and law enforcement officials on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Mr. Beans in Marion. The use of artificial intelligence, immigration enforcement and public safety were among the topics discussed.
