Linda Upmeyer | |
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| Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2016 – January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kraig Paulsen |
| Succeeded by | Pat Grassley |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 54th district 14th (2003–2016) | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Shannon Latham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1952 Mason City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Doug Upmeyer |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | North Iowa Area Community College University of Iowa (BS) Drake University (MS) |
Linda L. Upmeyer (born July 23, 1952) is an American politician who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from the 54th district from 2003 to 2021 and as the Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020. She was the first female Speaker in Iowa's history. She received her BSN from the University of Iowa and her MSN from Drake University. On August 19, 2015, Upmeyer was elected by the members of the Iowa House of Representatives Republican majority to serve as the Speaker of the House. Upmeyer's father, Del Stromer, served as Speaker from 1981–82.
Upmeyer formerly served on the Administration and Rules committee in the Iowa House. She was also a member of the Legislative Council.