Peter Cownie

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Exec Dir - Blue Ribbon Foundation
Polk
87
01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019
42

Term

Serving fifth term in House.

Profession

Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.

Education

Attended West Des Moines Dowling High School. Received B.A. in American government from the University of Virginia and Master’s in public administration with emphasis in public policy from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served on the West Des Moines Community Enrichment Foundation Board and the West Des Moines Human Services Board. Currently serves on the Dowling Catholic High School Foundation Board, Grand View University Board of Trustees, Meals from the Heartland Board of Directors, the University of Virginia Excellence in Economics Campaign, and First Tee of Central Iowa Board of Directors. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1980 in Des Moines. Raised in Des Moines and resides in West Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Mary; two sons.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation
Polk
86
01/12/2015 - 01/08/2017
42

Term

Serving fourth term in House.

Profession

Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.

Education

Attended West Des Moines Dowling High School. Received B.A. in American government at the University of Virginia and master’s in public administration with emphasis in public policy at Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Serves on the West Des Moines Community Enrichment Foundation, West Des Moines Human Services Board (past), Dowling Catholic High School Foundation Board, Grand View University Board of Trustees, and First Tee of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1980 in Des Moines. Raised in Des Moines and resides in West Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Mary; two sons.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation
Polk
85
01/14/2013 - 01/11/2015
42

Term

Serving third term in House.

Profession

President of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa.

Education

Attended West Des Moines Dowling High School. Received B.A. in American government at the University of Virginia and master’s in public administration with emphasis in public policy at Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Serves on the West Des Moines Community Enrichment Foundation, Greater Dallas County Development Alliance, West Des Moines Human Services Board, Dowling Catholic High School Foundation Board, and Grand View President’s Advisory Council. Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1980 in Des Moines. Raised in Des Moines and resides in West Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Mary; one son.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
President, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
Polk
84
01/10/2011 - 01/13/2013
60

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

President of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa.

Education

Attended West Des Moines Dowling High School. Received B.A. in American government at the University of Virginia and master's in public administration with emphasis in public policy at Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Serves on the West Des Moines Community Enrichment Foundation, Greater Dallas County Development Alliance, West Des Moines Human Services Board, Iowa Bull Moose Club, Dowling Catholic High School Foundation Board, and Grand View President’s Advisory Council. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1980 in Des Moines. Raised in Des Moines and resides in West Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Mary.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
President, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
Polk
83
01/12/2009 - 01/09/2011
60

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

President of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa.

Education

Attended West Des Moines Dowling High School. Received B.A. in American government at the University of Virginia and master’s in public administration with emphasis in public policy at Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Serves on the West Des Moines Community Enrichment Foundation, Greater Dallas County Development Alliance, West Des Moines Human Services Board, and Iowa Bull Moose Club. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1980 in Des Moines. Raised in Des Moines and resides in West Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife Mary.