Amana District 72 Democrat Born in Amana. Graduated from Walford High School and received B.A., Marquette University at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Former newspaper reporter for the Iowa Press Citizen at Iowa City. Former researcher in the Iowa House. Member Iowa Women's Political Caucus. Second term.

Amana District 72 Democrat Born in Amana, daughter of Emil and Irma Svoboda. Graduated from Walford High School and received B.A., Marquette University at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Former newspaper reporter for the Iowa Press Citizen at Iowa City. Former researcher in the Iowa House. Member Iowa Women's Political Caucus. First term.