Christian Goodman, the son of late Marshall County Supervisor Kevin Goodman, will fill his father’s seat on the board after the appointment committee officially selected him on Monday afternoon.

Goodman, 34, of Haverhill, graduated from Marshalltown High School in 2010, owns a trucking business, has hauled cattle, seed corn and flatbed for the Menard’s Distribution Center in Marshalltown and farmed with his father until his passing. He was one of eight candidates interviewed by the committee — comprised of Marshall County Auditor/Recorder Nan Benson, County Attorney Jordan Gaffney and County Treasurer Deann Tomlinson — to fill the seat last Wednesday.

“The committee voted unanimously to nominate Christian Goodman to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Supervisors. Christian’s thoughtful answers to the committee’s questions, initiative in pursuing information about the Supervisor position, experience as a volunteer firefighter, fiscal and management experience as a small business operator, positive attitude, and humility led the committee to select him,” a press release from the committee said. “His vision for leadership, public service, and community growth will ensure that every decision he makes is informed, careful, and made in the public’s best interest. Christian’s experience also allows him to serve as a voice for agriculture, just as his father.”

Originally, nine candidates applied for the seat, but one withdrew before the interviews.

“The committee is thankful for every application that was submitted for the Supervisor position. This was not an easy decision. The selection process was extremely competitive with many highly qualified candidates,” the committee wrote in its press release.

Goodman will be sworn in as a Marshall County Supervisor on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 8:30 a.m. before attending the regular Board of Supervisor meeting at 9 a.m. that morning. He will presumably run in a party primary in June, and, if he wins the nomination, the general election in November to serve out the remainder of his father’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2028.

Kevin Goodman, 63, passed away on Jan. 7. In a statement shared with the T-R on Monday,

Christian Goodman thanked his wife Cassidy for supporting his decision to apply for the seat and God for providing him the strength to engage in the process.

“I would like to thank the Marshall County Appointment Board for conducting a thorough and respectful process in their effort to find a suitable applicant. Our county is fortunate to have men and women willing to serve the community with such high standards. I am also grateful to the individuals who helped me prepare for the application and interview process. They generously offered their time and insights, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of the role. I want to thank my family and friends for their continued encouragement and support,” he said. “Lastly, I want to thank my father — for exposing me to local politics more recently, but also for sparking a genuine interest in political thought from a very young age. I have no doubt he is looking down, smiling, with the same small smirk he always had.”

He added that he is “genuinely excited” about the opportunity and grateful for the trust placed in him through the nomination.

“I do not take this responsibility lightly. I have great respect for local government and for the very real impact it has on the daily lives of the citizens of this county. I care deeply about the Marshall County community. We are blessed to be a rural, agrarian county with strong roots and bright young minds continually seeking opportunity. The diversity of our county — across backgrounds, professions, and perspectives — is part of our identity and something that should be protected and respected,” Goodman said. “I understand the challenges facing our small community, and I do not come into this role believing I have all the answers. I come with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to listening carefully to the needs of the community. My approach will be grounded in responsible fiscal stewardship — ensuring the core functions of county government operate effectively and efficiently, while respecting the tax burden placed on property owners. Keeping property taxes at a reasonable and predictable level is a high priority for me.”

Goodman said he plans to be present in his new office as much as time allows and looks forward to hearing from his constituents.

“While I may be younger than some who have previously held this role, I take the responsibility seriously and approach it with maturity and care. I am fiscally conservative, but also open to new ideas and thoughtful discussion. I value hearing all perspectives, even when I may not agree with them, and I believe good local government depends on respectful dialogue and sound judgment,” he said. “Finally, I encourage everyone to continue supporting our local businesses. These businesses are the backbone of our local economy and add tremendous value to our community. They are run by neighbors who work hard every day to serve this county, and they deserve our respect and support.”

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