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Iowa

We’re Mobilizing Iowans to Be the Voice for Kids

Iowans overwhelmingly support investing in our kids, ensuring they have a strong start in life.

Research shows the first five years of children’s lives are critically important for their development, making early childhood education and adequate nutrition vital.

Join us in laying the groundwork for Iowa’s future.

Upcoming Events in Iowa

Upcoming Events

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October 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Vote for Kids: Rob Sand Textbank

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Endorsements & Ballot Measures

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Heather Sievers
Iowa State House, District 40
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Representative Michael R. Bergan
Iowa State House, District 63
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Representative Ryan Weldon
Iowa State House, District 41
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Representative Chad Ingels
Iowa State House, District 68
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Representative Tracy Ehlert
Iowa State House, District 79
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Rob Sand
Governor for Iowa
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Senator Annette Sweeney
Iowa State Senate, District 27
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Senator Molly Donahue
Iowa State Senate, District 37
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Leadership in Iowa

Paige Chickering (she/her)

Iowa State Manager

Paige recently joined SCAN and is excited to be part of the Save the Children team!

Paige is a graduate of American University's School of International Service where she studied global development. She has a legislative background from working on Capitol Hill for U.S. Representative Suzane DelBene as well as working for the Council on Foreign Relations.

She also has experience working on state and local campaigns as a Campaign Fellow with American University College Democrats. Paige looks forward to leveraging her experience to improve the lives of children in Iowa.

Email: pchickering@savechildren.org

Courtney Mott (She/Her)

Managing Director Regional Campaigns & Organizing

Courtney joined SCAN in 2019 as the Tennessee State Manager before moving into a regional role as Sr. Director of State & Electoral Campaigns for the Heartland. Prior to joining SCAN, she served as Director of the Victory Campaign Board at the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund where she worked to elect LGBTQ people to public office across the country.

Prior to her work at Victory Fund, Courtney served as Manager of Affiliate Relations, External Affairs, & Policy at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Courtney advocated on behalf of LGBTQ-owned businesses at the state and federal level.

She received a Master’s in Public Policy and Women’s Studies from The George Washington University and a B.A. in International Relations from Rhodes College in Memphis. Courtney grew up in Middle Tennessee and lives in Nashville.

Email: cmott@savechildren.org

Iowa in the News

Paige Chickering, Iowa State Manager, spoke against House Study Bill 694 and asks lawmakers to remove the language related to the summer food program.

Paige Chickering, Iowa State Manager, speaks about SCAN priorities in Iowa aimed at addressing child hunger and improving child care access for families.

Paige Chickering, Iowa State Manager, speaks about Iowa's announcement to participate in the Summer EBT program.