Nielsen, Amy (1978-)
Dates
- Existence: 1978-
Biography
Amy Nielsen was born in Keokuk in 1978 and graduated from West High in Iowa City. She attended Kirkwood Community College and worked as a homemaker and caretaker for her three children. In 2016, after a year of serving as mayor of North Liberty, Nielsen ran for the Iowa legislature as a Democrat and won. She has represented parts of Johnson County since 2017, serving House District 77 from 2017-2023 and District 85 beginning in 2023.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Audio recording, December 5, 2019
Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Amy Nielsen about her legislative service, including her role in authorizing e-notary services in Iowa, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.
Transcript, December 5, 2019
Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Amy Nielsen about her legislative service, including her role in authorizing e-notary services in Iowa, male attitudes toward women in politics, and advice for other women running for office.
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