Passing the Torch

2006

The Terrace Hill Commission is the governing body of Terrace Hill. A bipartisan group established by The Code of Iowa, its nine members are appointed by the governor. The organization exists to establish policy and procedures for the administration, renovation, interpretation, operation and fiscal management of Terrace Hill.

Robert E. Josten has chaired the Commission since July 2, 2003, following the death of his law partner Robert H. Helmick, the former chair of the Commission. On January 23, 2006, Josten resigned the position for personal reasons.

Jostens period of leadership included several highlights in the history of Terrace Hill, including recognition as a National Historic Landmark, release of the Iowa quarter, and reception of the National Governors Association 2005 summer conference.

“Bob Josten is a thoroughly nice man. His personal skills and integrity have helped him to build strong, forward-looking relationships among the many, vitally interested supporters of Terrace Hill. Coupled with formal national recognition as an historic landmark, as well as the many physical improvements achieved during his tenure, he leaves Terrace Hill a much stronger institution than the one he found,” said Commissioner James W. Hubbell, III.

On February 17, 2006, the Governor’s Office announced the appointment of James W. Hubbell, III, as the new chair of the Commission. Having served on the Commission since 2004, Hubbell brings continuity of leadership and a unique commitment to the cause. Had the property not been given to the state, he might have been the man living at 2300 Grand.

“All of us who continue to have respect for and dedication to Terrace Hill as an institution and a special place for our state and its people are fortunate to have Jim Hubbell take over the leadership of the Terrace Hill Commission. As a member of the family that made it possible for the state of Iowa to own Terrace Hill, Jim will provide not only his wisdom and business experience, but also his personal knowledge of and love for the history and the future of the building and its mission,” said Josten.

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