Born in Perry, Nov. 12, 1934, daughter of Charles and Loraine Joy. Graduated from Perry High School, 1953. B.S., Iowa State University, 1957; J.D., Drake University Law School, 1978. Married Richard Poffenberger in 1957. Children: Elizabeth, Thomas and James. Currently a lawyer in private practice. Member of Methodist Church; American, Iowa and Dallas County Bar Associations; P.E.O.; Business and Professional Women; Dallas County Women's Political Caucus; and Dallas County Farm Bureau. Second term.

Perry District 57 Republican Born in Perry, Nov. 12, 1934, daughter of Charles and Loraine Joy. Graduated from Perry High School 1953; Iowa State University, B.S. 1957; Drake University Law School, J.D., 1978. Married Richard Poffenberger in 1957. Children Elizabeth, Thomas and James. Currently a lawyer in private practice. Member of Methodist Church, American, Iowa and Dallas Co. Bar Associations. P.E.O., Business and Professional Women, Dallas County Women's Political Caucus, Director of West Central Mental Health Center. Past member of State Extension Advisory Committee, Governor's Committee to review out-dated sections of Iowa Code and recommend revisions, Past President of Perry Day Care, Inc. First term.