There will always be the infamous raccoon story, just one of the many times public policy intersected with the wit and wisdom of Bill Dotzler. Dotzler’s speech on the floor of the Iowa Senate was during debate on a bill that would approve year-round hunting and trapping of wildlife considered to be nuisances like raccoons, possums and skunks. The Democratic senator’s recollection of tangling with a furry foe was not about a Republican across the aisle, but a real-life raccoon — a tale that went viral on social media. Now, after 30 years of serving in the Iowa Legislature, Dotzler, 77, is hanging it up, leaving behind a combination of serious determination to serve his constituents and the state of Iowa blended with a quick wit and well-developed sense of humor. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IApolitics #IAlegis