FEDERATION PROFILE

The Iowa Federation affiliated with the NFRW in 1939. The formation of early Republican Women's Clubs began in 1928 by Ella C. Taylor, one of Iowa's first women newspaper columnists. National Committeewoman Martha McClure was instrumental in organizing Iowa Republican women into a statewide club. 

The Iowa Federation engages in grassroots work at all levels, holds annual Legislative Days at the state Capitol, sponsors Campaign Schools, and works hard to get-out-the-vote in all elections. Club members also have established a successful biannual Tribute to Women fundraiser.

Past presidents include:
Nancy A. Miller, 2008-09
Kathy Pearson, 2006-07
Iris Morrison, 2004-05
Mary Schendel, 2002-03
Deb Foster, 2000-01
Gwen Ecklund, 1998-99
Rozanne King, 1996-97
Betty Kleckner, 1994-95
Virginia Erickson Ruark, 1992-93
Jane Ecklund, 1990-91
Dawn Roberts, 1988-89
Murial Lounsberry, 1986-87
Betty Brown, 1984-85
Gwen Boeke, 1982-83
Mildred Elliott, 1980-81
Claudine Mansfield, 1978-79
Twyla Humpleby, 1976-77
Pauline Rea, 1974-75
Betty Schutter, 1972-73
Ann Miletich, 1970-71
Lois Reed, 1968-69
Mabel Miller-Greenfield, 1967
Mrs. Rachel Paul, 1965-66
Sue Reed, 1963-64
Dorothy Camp, 1961-62
Margaret Hennings, 1959-60
Marie Wilson, 1957-58
Elsie Evans, 1955-56
Deva Hayes, 1953-54
Mrs. C.E. Pierce, 1951-52
Krissie Watts, 1949-50
Blanche Norland, 1947-48
Helen Vernon, 1945-46
Mrs. R.R. Roberts, 1943-44
Mrs. P.A. Lainson, 1941-42
Frances Hemsworth, 1939-40 (founding)

Publisher's Note: Text published as provided by Iowa FRW.

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