Share on WeChat
https://www.powervoter.us:443/peter_cownie
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

Peter Cownie (b. April 19, 1980) is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 42. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

Cownie's professional experience includes working as a staff member of the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus, legislative analyst for the Iowa State Senate and a scheduling and advance assistant to United States Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta.

Education

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University
  • BA, American Government, University of Virginia, 2003

Professional Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University
  • BA, American Government, University of Virginia, 2003
  • Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, present
  • Staff Member, Iowa Senate Republican Caucus
  • Former Legislative Analyst, Iowa State Senate State Government Committee and Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee
  • Scheduling and Advance Assistant, United States Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta

Political Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University
  • BA, American Government, University of Virginia, 2003
  • Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, present
  • Staff Member, Iowa Senate Republican Caucus
  • Former Legislative Analyst, Iowa State Senate State Government Committee and Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee
  • Scheduling and Advance Assistant, United States Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 42, 2008-2019
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 42, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Successful Iowa Families Caucus, present

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Commerce Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Council Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, State Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Fiscal, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on International Relations, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Studies, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Member, Iowa Commission on Interstate Cooperation, 2013-2015

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University
  • BA, American Government, University of Virginia, 2003
  • Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, present
  • Staff Member, Iowa Senate Republican Caucus
  • Former Legislative Analyst, Iowa State Senate State Government Committee and Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee
  • Scheduling and Advance Assistant, United States Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 42, 2008-2019
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 42, 2018
  • Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club, present
  • Volunteer, Bull Moose Club, present
  • Board Member, Dowling Catholic High School Foundation, present
  • Board of Directors, First Tee of Greater Des Moines, present
  • Board of Trustees Member, Grand View University, present
  • Board Member, Greater Dallas County Development Alliance, present
  • President, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, present
  • Member, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, present
  • Volunteer, Variety Club of Central Iowa, present
  • Member, West Des Moines Community Enrichment Foundation, present
  • Former Board Member, West Des Moines Human Services