Share on WeChat
https://www.powervoter.us:443/annette_sweeney
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.
Quick Facts
Personal Details

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Ethics Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations, Iowa State Senate

Education

  • BA, English Speech and Drama, Concordia College
  • Masters, English and Language Arts Teacher Education, Iowa State University, 1998-2000
  • Attended, Farm Operations, Ellsworth Community College, 1983-1985

Professional Experience

  • BA, English Speech and Drama, Concordia College
  • Masters, English and Language Arts Teacher Education, Iowa State University, 1998-2000
  • Attended, Farm Operations, Ellsworth Community College, 1983-1985
  • Chief Executive Officer, Sweeney Farms, 1983-present
  • From Iowa Rural Development Director, United States Department of Agriculture
  • Owner and Operator, Practical Promotions, 2001-2009
  • Executive Director, Iowa Angus Association, 1999-2002

Political Experience

  • BA, English Speech and Drama, Concordia College
  • Masters, English and Language Arts Teacher Education, Iowa State University, 1998-2000
  • Attended, Farm Operations, Ellsworth Community College, 1983-1985
  • Chief Executive Officer, Sweeney Farms, 1983-present
  • From Iowa Rural Development Director, United States Department of Agriculture
  • Owner and Operator, Practical Promotions, 2001-2009
  • Executive Director, Iowa Angus Association, 1999-2002
  • Senator, Iowa State Senate, District 25, 2018-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State Senate, District 25, 2018
  • Represenative, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2009-2013
  • Candidate, Iowa House of Representatives, District 50, 2012

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Agriculture Committee

Vice Chair, Committee on International Relations

Member, Education Committee

Member, Human Resources Committee

Chair, Natural Resources and Environment Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Education Appropriations

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, English Speech and Drama, Concordia College
  • Masters, English and Language Arts Teacher Education, Iowa State University, 1998-2000
  • Attended, Farm Operations, Ellsworth Community College, 1983-1985
  • Chief Executive Officer, Sweeney Farms, 1983-present
  • From Iowa Rural Development Director, United States Department of Agriculture
  • Owner and Operator, Practical Promotions, 2001-2009
  • Executive Director, Iowa Angus Association, 1999-2002
  • Senator, Iowa State Senate, District 25, 2018-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State Senate, District 25, 2018
  • Represenative, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2009-2013
  • Candidate, Iowa House of Representatives, District 50, 2012
  • Member, Ellsworth Community Agricultural Advisory Council
  • Member, Hardin County Assessor Board and Review
  • Member, Hardin County Extension Council
  • Member, Hubbard-Radcliffe Vocational Agriculture Advisory Board
  • Volunteer, Iowa 4-H
  • Member, Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance
  • Member, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association
  • Member, Iowa Corn Growers Association
  • Member, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
  • Member, Iowa Soybean Association
  • Member, Iowa Women in Agriculture
  • Member, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
  • Volunteer, Radcliffe High School
  • Member, South Hardin Vocational Agriculture Advisory Board
  • Member, United States Representative Tom Latham’s Agriculture Advisory Task Force
Speeches