Representative Peter Cownie View All Years

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Peter Cownie

Polk County

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.

House District 42