Gloria Betcher

Ward Three Representative

1st Term: Jan. 2, 2014
Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2025

Gloria Betcher represents the 3rd Ward. She was first elected to represent the 1st Ward on Nov. 5, 2013, and was sworn in on Jan. 2, 2014. She was re-elected to her third term as representative for the 1st Ward on Nov. 3, 2021, and sworn in on Jan. 3, 2022. On Nov. 7, 2023, Gloria was elected to represent the 3rd Ward, and was sworn in on Dec. 19, 2023.

Education

  • B.A. cum laude, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
  • M.A. and Ph.D. in English, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis

Day Job

Teaching Professor of English, Dept. of English, Iowa State University

Community Service

  • 8 years on Ames Historic Preservation Commission (y years as Chair)
  • Board of Directors for South Campus Area Neighborhood Association
  • VEISHEA Advisory Council
  • Campustown Action Association (promotions committee)
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