November Speaker

Matt Blake, Iowa State Senator

A South Dakota native, Matt Blake attended Drake University Law School and fell in love with Iowa. Matt and his wife chose Urbandale to start and raise their family. Growing up in a small, rural town, Matt knows the importance of a tight-knit community built on supporting others.

After law school, Matt joined the Iowa Army National Guard and serves as a Judge Advocate (JAG). Matt, by then promoted to Captain, deployed to the Middle East with Operation Inherent Resolve where he served in both Kuwait and Iraq.

In 2019, Matt decided to take his service in Urbandale to the next level. He won a seat on the City Council, earning first place in a seven-way race. On the Council Matt has focused on lifting up all members of the community and making Urbandale a premier location to live in the metro. Matt, his wife Alaina, and their two children live in Urbandale. Alaina is a Waukee-based Optometrist.

Matt Blake was elected to his first term in the Iowa Senate in 2024. He represents Senate District 22, which includes portions of Johnston, Urbandale, Saylor Township, Crocker Township, and Des Moines.