Iowa's next governor

Who is Zach Lahn?

Zach Lahn is not a politician but another Iowan like you. He is a father, farmer, and a businessman. He is 6th generation Iowan, his own biggest donor, and does not answer to large corporations or special interest — only to God, his family, and the people of Iowa.
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A Legacy of Almost 200 Years

6 Generations of Serving Iowa - Zach's Story

Zach’s mission remains rooted in a deep love for his home state -
its rich traditions, strong communities, rural values, and connection to the land.
1862
Hans Schluntz, answered Governor Kirkwood’s Call
Zach’s Iowa roots trace back to 1862, when his great-great-great-grandfather, Hans Schluntz, answered Governor Kirkwood’s call by volunteering for Iowa’s Second Cavalry — one of the storied “Hawkeyes on Horseback” during the Civil War.
1880's
The Boy Who Crosses an Ocean - Alone.
Twenty years later, Friedrich Lahn, left Hamburg, Germany at age 14, traveling alone in the stowage of the S.S. Weiland. He arrived in New York and made his way to Belle Plaine, Iowa, where he would marry Ordinancy Schluntz . Together, they built the Iowa homestead that remained in the Lahn family for 105 years.
1917
The War to End All Wars
The Lahn's legacy of stewardship and service to Iowa continued with Zach’s great-grandfather, Alfred Lahn, who serving as an elected official in Benton County. Alfred’s older brother, John, served overseas during World War I with Iowa’s 337th Heavy Field Artillery before returning to Belle Plaine to run the local newspaper.
1940's
An Affinity for the Sky
Alfred and Evelyn’s sons Victor and Roger were inspired by aviation and purchased a $700 Taylorcraft and learned to fly off a runway mowed in the family’s bean field. That experience sparked lifelong careers in aviation, including service in the U.S. Navy flying off aircraft carriers in the Pacific
1990's
Tradition of Serving Iowans Continues
Zach’s father, Jim, carried the family traditions forward, studying agronomy and working as a conservationist while also answering the call to pastoral ministry. Zach and his siblings were raised in rural Plymouth County, Iowa and from a young age had a deep love and respect instilled in them for the beauty of God’s creation.
2005
Closing a 105-year chapter in the Lahn family’s history.
In 2005, one year after Zach graduated from Sioux City East High School, his great-grandmother Evelyn passed away. With her passing, the family’s 105-year farming legacy came to an end when the farm was sold.
2014
Zach Lahn the Entrepreneur, Educator, and Farmer
In 2016, he launched Homeplace Ventures. Alongside his business work, Zach launched an innovative non-profit school. Nearly a decade after the original homestead was sold, Zach was able to buy back his family property.
2020's
Rebuilding a Community - Now His State.
In his hometown, he and his family are working to restore their community — including the recent purchase of the historic King Theater and the Chicago Northwestern Train Depot. Zach’s mission remains rooted in a deep love for his home state — its rich traditions, strong communities, rural values, and connection to the land.
Iowa Needs a Future

The System is Corrupt.
Nobody else is talking about it.  

As Iowans, we are facing multiple issues that will decide the fate of our State. There has not been an election this important in decades. Our education system is faltering, our people being poisoned for profit, and our young people are leaving whilst never coming back.  

And nobody else is talking about it.
4th
Highest in out migration. Our kids are leaving and not coming back.
We are almost last in the nation for out migration of our kids. Iowa now has to provide the same level of services to less people.
–50%
We are bottom half of rankings in education.
We have fallen from #1 in education to now worse than Mississippi. A 50% drop in the rankings in just over a decade.  
#1
Iowa has the fastest rate of new Cancer.
If you live in the top 10 counties in Iowa for cancer, you have about a 1 and 2 chance of getting cancer. Nothing else matters if our people are dying.  
Fight for Iowa
"Our people are being pushed aside by greed, corruption, and a rigged system. I will fight with everything I have for our future."

Dear Fellow Iowan, I am asking you for your trust, and if I’m to do that you should know exactly where I stand and what I’ll fight for — without hesitation and without apology.

I am a father, a farmer, and a businessman. I’m investing in Iowa and I’m my own biggest donor. I don’t answer to donors or corporations — only to God, my family, and the people of this state.

I believe Iowa can be a beacon — the safest, freest, most family-centered state in America. That future won’t come from consultants or career politicians. It will come from courage rooted in place, history, and duty.

What drives me is simple: I want to build a future for my kids and grandkids. One where they can stay in Iowa, build a family and thrive.
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Over the next months, I will be on the road, listening in church basements, VFW halls, farms, and school gyms — where Iowa’s wisdom lives.
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This is Iowa.
This is our home.  
And it’s worth fighting for.

Zach's promise to Iowans

As Governor, some of my top priorities:

Free Iowa's Farmers.
We have the best farmland in the world, but the system is rigged so the farmer always comes in last. It’s time for a change.
Make Iowa Healthy Again.
I believe Big Ag and Big Pharma have treated our farmers and families as numbers, not neighbors. We will break up monopolies, defend independent farms, and demand accountability from corporations who harm our people.
Keep Iowa land in Iowa hands.
Over 25% of Iowa land is owned by out of state investors and foreign governments. I will fight for our birthright to own the ground under our feet.
Restore our Education System
I believe a classroom is not a battleground for ideology — it is a place for truth, discipline, wonder, and learning. Anyone who uses their position to push political doctrine will not teach in this state. Our kids deserve better.
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Zach looks forward to continuing to make stops throughout the State of Iowa. If you'd like Zach to make an appearance in your area or have an event to invite him to, please fill out the form here. Thank you!
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