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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Amanda Ragan (b. September 20, 1954) is a Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 27. She was first elected to the chamber in 2002.

Ragan earned her B.S. from Buena Vista University. Her professional experience includes working as the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels and the Community Kitchen of Northern Iowa, a farmer and a human resources director.

Education

  • AA, North Iowa Area Community College
  • BA, Human Services, Buena Vista University

Professional Experience

  • AA, North Iowa Area Community College
  • BA, Human Services, Buena Vista University
  • Executive Director, Community Kitchen of Northern Iowa, present
  • Executive Director, Mason City Meals on Wheels, present

Political Experience

  • AA, North Iowa Area Community College
  • BA, Human Services, Buena Vista University
  • Executive Director, Community Kitchen of Northern Iowa, present
  • Executive Director, Mason City Meals on Wheels, present
  • Democratic Whip, Iowa State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Iowa State Senate, District 27, 2002-present
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State Senate
  • Former Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State Senate
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State Senate
  • Former Minority Whip, Iowa State Senate
  • Candidate, Iowa State Senate, District 27, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Agriculture Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Co-Chair, Health Policy Oversight Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Natural Resources and Environment Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (Joint Appropriations), Iowa State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Human Resources Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Studies

Member, Joint Oversight Committee on Health Policy

Member, Legislative Council

Member, Rules and Administration Committee

Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Member, Veterans Affairs Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • AA, North Iowa Area Community College
  • BA, Human Services, Buena Vista University
  • Executive Director, Community Kitchen of Northern Iowa, present
  • Executive Director, Mason City Meals on Wheels, present
  • Democratic Whip, Iowa State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Iowa State Senate, District 27, 2002-present
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State Senate
  • Former Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State Senate
  • Former Assistant Majority Leader, Iowa State Senate
  • Former Minority Whip, Iowa State Senate
  • Candidate, Iowa State Senate, District 27, 2018
  • Member, Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Hampton Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Healthy & Well Kids in Iowa Board of Directors, present
  • Member, Mason City Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member and Former Board Member, Mason City Sunrise Rotary, present
  • Member, North Iowa Band Festival Planning Committee, present
  • Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, present
  • Former Member, Buena Vista University Alumni Association Board
  • Former Member, Buena Vista University Alumni Foundation
  • Member, Charles City Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Electronic Health Records System Task Force
  • Former Member, Francis Lauer Youth Services Board
  • Former Member, Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee
  • Former Member, Kinney Pioneer Museum Board
  • Former Member, Mason City Sesquicentennial Committee
  • Former Member, Northern Lights Homeless Shelter Board
  • Member, North Iowa Fund-Raising Professionals Association
  • Member, Osage Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Senior Living Coordinating Unit
State Bills
Speeches
Events

2021

Mar. 13
Hampton Legislative Forum

Fri 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

Mar. 7
Mason City Listening Post

Sat 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

Mason City Public Library Mason City, IA