Representative Ruth Ann Gaines View All Years

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Ruth Ann Gaines

Polk County

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

Teacher.

Education

Received B.A. in drama/speech from Clarke College, Dubuque. Received M.A. in dramatic art from the University of California, Santa Barbara, California.

Memberships and Activities

Served on State Foster Care Review Board, Loras College Board of Regents, Very Special Arts Iowa, Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, Eyerly-Ball Board, YWCA Board, NAACP Board, Hospice of Central Iowa, Repertory Theater of Iowa, and Drama Workshop. Currently serves on Iowa Arts Council and Des Moines Human Rights Commission.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1947 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

One son.

House District 65