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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Linda L. Upmeyer (b. July 31, 1952) is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 54. She was first elected to the chamber in 2002.

Upmeyer currently serves as speaker of the House, stepping into the position in January 2016. She was previously the House majority leader.

Upmeyer's professional experience includes working as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.

Education

  • ADN, Nursing, Northern Iowa Area Community College
  • Darden Institute, University of Virginia, 2010
  • Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, 2004
  • MSN, Nursing, Drake University, 1997-1999
  • BSN, Nursing, University of Iowa, 1991-1996

Professional Experience

  • ADN, Nursing, Northern Iowa Area Community College
  • Darden Institute, University of Virginia, 2010
  • Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, 2004
  • MSN, Nursing, Drake University, 1997-1999
  • BSN, Nursing, University of Iowa, 1991-1996
  • Nurse Practitioner, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, 1988-present
  • Former Nurse Practitioner, Mason City Clinic

Political Experience

  • ADN, Nursing, Northern Iowa Area Community College
  • Darden Institute, University of Virginia, 2010
  • Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, 2004
  • MSN, Nursing, Drake University, 1997-1999
  • BSN, Nursing, University of Iowa, 1991-1996
  • Nurse Practitioner, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, 1988-present
  • Former Nurse Practitioner, Mason City Clinic
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 54, 2002-present
  • Former Minority Whip, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Speaker of the House, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2015-2020
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 54, 2018
  • Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2010-2015

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Studies, Iowa State House of Representative

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Service, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2017-2019

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Administration and Rules Committee

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Service

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Studies

Chair, Legislative Council

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • ADN, Nursing, Northern Iowa Area Community College
  • Darden Institute, University of Virginia, 2010
  • Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, 2004
  • MSN, Nursing, Drake University, 1997-1999
  • BSN, Nursing, University of Iowa, 1991-1996
  • Nurse Practitioner, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, 1988-present
  • Former Nurse Practitioner, Mason City Clinic
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 54, 2002-present
  • Former Minority Whip, Iowa State House of Representatives
  • Speaker of the House, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2015-2020
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 54, 2018
  • Majority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2010-2015
  • Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, present
  • Member, American Legislative Exchange Council Health and Human Services Task Force, present
  • Chair, Center to Restore the Balance of Government, American Legislative Exchange, present
  • Member, Council of State Governments Work Group for Interbranch Cooperation, present
  • Member, Farm Bureau, present
  • Chair, Health Information Technology, present
  • Member, Iowa Nurse Practitioners Society, present
  • Member, Midwest Council of State Governments Executive Committee and Health and Human Services Committee, present
  • Member, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, present
  • Member, Phi Theta Kappa, present
  • Member, Professional Cardiovascular Nurses Association, present
  • Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, present
  • Member, Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church of Garner, present
  • Former Board Member, Iowa Association of Community College Trustees
  • Former Executive Committee Member, Midwestern Legislative Conference
  • Former Board Member, National Associations of Community College Trustees
  • Former Trustee, North Iowa Area Community College
  • National Chair, American Legislative Exchange Council Board of Directors, 2014
  • Toll Fellow, The Council of State Governments Henry Toll Fellowship Program, 2006

Other Info

Favorite Athlete:

Carl Edwards

Favorite Book:

Atlas Shrugged

Favorite Movie:

Remedy of a Killer

Favorite Musician:

George Strait

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