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Cindy WincklerDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 49
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IAResidence (state)

Cindy Winckler (born May 27, 1950) is an American politician and member of the Iowa Senate for the 49th District. Previously, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 90th District. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. She received her MA from the University of Northern Iowa. As of September 2011, Winckler serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations, Education, Environmental Protection, and Human Resources committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Winckler was first elected in 2000, defeating incumbent Republican John P. Sunderbruch. She was most recently re-elected in 2010 with 3,342 votes, defeating Republican opponent Ray Ambrose with 69% of the vote.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
University of Northern Iowa
MA Educational Technology
1997 - 2000
Northeast Missouri State University
BS Education and Vocational Home Economics
1970 - 1973
Drake University
Attended
1968 - 1970
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Senator
Iowa State Senate
2023 - Current
Representative
Iowa State House of Representatives
2000 - 2022
Quality Learning Consultant
Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency
2006 - 2008
Teacher and Facilitator
Davenport Community Schools
1985 - 2006
Other Experience1 - 17 of 17
Fellow
Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD)
2004
Commissioner
Education Commission of the States
Former Chair
Midwestern Legislative Conference Innovations Selection Committee
Former Member
Scott County Kids Early Iowa Board
Former Member
Department of Education Advisory Board for the University of Northern Iowa
Former Member
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Former Member
Leadership Partnership with School Administrators of Iowa
Former President and Member
Business and Professional Women
Member
Davenport Schools Network for Community and School Partnerships
Member
Eastern Iowa Small Business Advisory Council
Member
Progressive Action for the Common Good
Member
Davenport-Bettendorf American Association of University Women
Former Member
Education Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Human Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
State Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Agriculture Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Education, Iowa State House of Representatives