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The Power of the People and Public Office

The Power of the People and Public Office

‘I want my legacy to be one of service’: Perla Alarcon-Flory

As told to Emily Blobaum In 2020, Perla Alarcon-Flory became the first Latina to be elected president of the Sioux City School Board. She was first appointed to the school board in 2013 and was elected the following year, becoming the first Latino person elected to political office in Woodbury Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
The Power of the People and Public Office

‘We’re getting used to seeing women in public office’: Bonnie Campbell

As told to Emily Blobaum Bonnie Campbell was the first and remains the only woman to have served as the Iowa attorney general when she was elected in 1990. She was also the first woman to chair the Iowa Democratic Party and was the first director of the federal Office Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
The Power of the People and Public Office

‘There’s still a long distance to travel on the road to equality’: Roxanne Conlin

As told to Emily Blobaum Roxanne Conlin became the first female nominee for governor on a major party ticket in Iowa when she ran against Terry Branstad in 1982. Ten years later, she became the first female president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. In 1977, she became Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Child Care

Child care is set to be a top priority for the Iowa Legislature. Here’s what you need to know:

By Emily Barske, Business Record editor As the 2021 Iowa legislative session kicked off last week, the first four bills introduced in Iowa’s House of Representatives involved child care reform. That was before midday on Jan. 12, just the second day of the session, and before Gov. Kim Reynolds would also Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
A wide look at the Iowa House of Representatives chamber
The Power of the People and Public Office

A preview of women’s issues on the docket of the Iowa Legislature this session

By Emily Blobaum, Fearless contributing editor To preface, it’s worth mentioning that every issue is a women’s issue. Women are not monoliths, and interests and what’s at stake differ for everyone. But for these purposes, I’ve selected a few key issues that are considered by many to be issues that Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
A view of the Iowa House floor from above. The carpet is a red flower pattern and the desks are wood.
The Power of the People and Public Office

All civic boards and commissions in Iowa must be gender balanced. Are they?

Story by Emily Blobaum, graphics by Lauren Burt Iowa is one of eight states that have gender balance laws for civic boards and commissions, but is the only state where the requirement additionally penetrates down to the city and county levels.  The law reads that all appointive boards, commissions, committees Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
The Power of the People and Public Office

Is 29% acceptable?: A look at the representation of women in Iowa politics

Story by Emily Blobaum, graphics by Lauren Burt It’s no secret that women’s representation in political office is unequal. Women make up more than 50% of the population in Iowa, but make up only 29% of the state Legislature. Nationally, women make up 23.6% of the 116th U.S. Congress.  The Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
Advocacy & Community Involvement

INTRODUCING: FEARLESS

This summer, I traveled 1,453 miles across the state to ask 12 women the same questions: When was a time that you were fearless? What does being fearless mean to you? What does it look like? What does it feel like?  In doing so, I’ve had a lot of time Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago
The Power of the People and Public Office

PASSIONATE | RACHEL JUNCK

Rachel Junck is an Ames City Council member and a senior in chemical engineering at Iowa State University. Elected at age 20 in 2019, Junck became one of the youngest women to hold political office in Iowa. She is passionate about getting young people involved in their communities, particularly with Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 2 years2 years ago

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