About Dawn…

Dawn has two sons, Jon and Nick. Her family also includes a daughter-in-law and her pride and joy, granddaughter Elaina. Dawn formerly worked in the retirement services industry, with pension law and compliance as her specialty areas. As a former mayor and city council person of Mt. Auburn, she wants to preserve and protect small town life. Dawn has finished her second two year term in the Iowa House of Representatives. She served in the 81st and 82nd General Assembly and is currently serving in the 83rd. Dawn represents District 39 which is all of Benton County and Marengo, Honey Creek and Washington townships of Iowa County. Her committee assignments for 2009/2010 are Commerce, State Government, Ways and Means, Rebuild Iowa and she is the Ranking Member of the Ethics Committee. Dawn also serves on the Transportation, Infrastructure and Capitals Budget Subcommittee.

You can also find more information and her personal blog at www.dawnpettengill.com.