Comment on Iconic Linn County leader Jean Oxley dies at 94

Iconic Linn County leader Jean Oxley dies at 94

CEDAR RAPIDS — “Trailblazing,” glass-ceiling-breaking Democratic activist and social service pioneer Jean Oxley has died, her family said Sunday. She was 94.Oxley was the first woman ever elected to the Linn County Board of Supervisors, missing being the first female supervisor in the state by a couple of years. She became the longest-serving Linn County supervisor, on the board for 24 years from 1972 to 1996 and earning a reputation as a champion for the elderly, young and disabled.Linn County’s administrative building at 930 First St.

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More U.s. News