In October 2021, Dunwell was elected in a special election to succeed Wes Breckenridge.[1] Dunwell's win on October 12, 2021, over Newton City Councilman Steve Mullan flipped the 29th Iowa House district seat to Republican from Democrat in the special election.
Prior to entering politics, Dunwell worked as a pastor in Orlando, Florida and Minnesota.[3] He also worked as the vice president of two financial services firms. He later relocated to his wife's hometown of Newton, Iowa.[4]
Dunwell will retire at the end of the 2026 Legislative session, and gave his retirement speech at the Iowa House of Representatives on April 7th.
Personal life
Dunwell married his wife, Christie, on August 4, 1990. Together, they have two sons.[6][2]
He is the Director of outreach and engagement at the Family Leader and pastor of Gateway Church Monroe.
