Jo Oldson

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Polk
89
01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023
41

Term

Serving tenth term in House.

Profession

Former first deputy insurance commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Received B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Past member of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Board of Directors. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband, Brice Oakley.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Polk
88
01/14/2019 - 01/10/2021
41

Term

Serving ninth term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Received B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Past member of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Board of Directors. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband, Brice Oakley.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Polk
87
01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019
41

Term

Serving eighth term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Received B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Past member of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Board of Directors. Fundraiser for United Way. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Volunteer at Des Moines Public Schools.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband, Brice Oakley.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Attorney
Polk
86
01/12/2015 - 01/08/2017
41

Term

Serving seventh term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Received B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Member of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Board of Directors. Fundraiser for United Way. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Volunteer at Des Moines Public Schools.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband, Brice Oakley.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Attorney
Polk
85
01/14/2013 - 01/11/2015
41

Term

Serving sixth term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Earned B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Member of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Board of Directors. Fundraiser for United Way. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Volunteer at Des Moines Public Schools.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband, Brice Oakley.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Attorney
Polk
84
01/10/2011 - 01/13/2013
61

Term

Serving fifth term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Earned B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women's Resource Center Board of Directors. Member of Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Centerboard of Directors. Fundraiser for United Way. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Volunteer at Des Moines Public Schools.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in DeSimone’s.

Family Members

Husband, Brice Oakley.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Attorney
Polk
83
01/12/2009 - 01/09/2011
61

Term

Serving fourth term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Earned B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Fundraiser for United Way. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband Brice Oakley.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Attorney
Polk
82
01/08/2007 - 01/11/2009
61

Term

Serving third term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Earned B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Fundraiser for United Way. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband Brice Oakley.

No Photo
State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Attorney
Polk
81
01/10/2005 - 01/07/2007
61

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

Former First Deputy Insurance Commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack.

Education

Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Earned B.A. and J.D. from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Past president of Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors. Fundraiser for United Way. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church.

Birth and Residence

Born and raised in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband Brice.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Attorney
Polk
80
01/13/2003 - 01/09/2005
61

Former first deputy insurance commissioner and former advisor to Governor Tom Vilsack. Born and raised in Eagle Grove. Resides in Des Moines. Graduated from Eagle Grove Community High School. Earned B.A. and J.D. from Drake University. Past president of Young Women's Resource Center board of directors. An active fund raiser for the United Way. Volunteers with Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program and homeless shelter. Member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Husband Brice. Serving first term in House.