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  Heddens, Lisa
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NameLisa Heddens
Address2401 Westwind Dr
Ames, Iowa , United States
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Lisa was born in Rochester, Minnesota where she graduated from Mayo High School. She moved to Ames in 1984. In 1989, Lisa earned her teaching certificate in elementary education at Iowa State University.

Lisa has two adult children, Makenzie and Paul Heddens. She is married to John Mageli.

Lisa served seventeen years in the Iowa Statehouse where she served on a variety of committees. She also served as the Ranking Member of the Health and Human Services Budget. She is most notably known for her work on mental health and disability issues and her ability to work across party lines to sponsor to passage legislation that provides increased services, greater access and increased opportunities for people with disabilities.

Lisa’s work and dedication in the disability field spans two decades. Her work experience includes: an advocate at Iowa Protection and Advocacy (now known as Disability Rights Iowa), Access for Special Kids-focusing on special education rules and regulations and as an advocate at the Brain Injury Association. Lisa also was the Service Coordinator for Lutheran Services in Iowa’s People Place’s Family Resource Center, which focused on early childhood, and; most recently, the executive director for NAMI Central Iowa.

Lisa’s years of volunteer service have included serving on the Board of Directors for Friendship Ark, Inc., Westory Fire Department, Mental Health & Disabilities Commission, Special Olympics Iowa, Senior Living Coordinating Unit and the Iowa State Rehabilitation Council.

In 2014 Lisa took part in the Ames Citizen Police Academy which educates participants to increase their understanding of the police department operations, procedures, and training.

As a Supervisor, Lisa represents Story County on the following boards: Aging Resources of Central Iowa, Ames Mini-Assessors, Board of Health, BooSt for Children, Central Iowa Community Services (CICS), Central Iowa Juvenile Detention, Central Iowa Recovery and Story County Decatorization.

In her free time, Lisa enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, listening to music and cooking.


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  11/08/2022 Story County, IA Supervisor Won 28.68% (+0.64%)
  11/06/2018 IA State House 046 Won 97.65% (+95.30%)
  11/06/2018 Story County, Iowa Supervisor Won 22.94% (+4.83%)
  11/08/2016 IA State House 046 Won 97.97% (+95.94%)
  11/04/2014 IA State House 046 Won 97.58% (+95.15%)
  11/06/2012 IA State House 046 Won 62.77% (+25.74%)
  11/02/2010 IA State House 046 Won 56.31% (+15.08%)
  06/08/2010 IA State House 046- D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2008 IA State House 046 Won 79.00% (+58.35%)
  06/03/2008 IA State House 046 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2006 IA State House 046 Won 63.25% (+29.12%)
  11/02/2004 IA State House 046 Won 86.24% (+73.01%)
  06/08/2004 IA State House 046 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/2002 IA State House 046 Won 54.51% (+9.07%)
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IA US President - D Caucus - Jan 03, 2008 D Joe Biden
IA US President - D Caucus - Jan 19, 2004 D John F. Kerry