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Joy Corning
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| 43rd Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 1991 – January 15, 1999 |
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| Governor | Terry Branstad |
| Preceded by | Jo Ann Zimmerman |
| Succeeded by | Sally Pederson |
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| Born | September 7, 1932 Bridgewater, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 2017 (aged 84) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Educator |
Joy Corning (born September 7, 1932 – died May 20, 2017) was an important American politician. She served as the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. This means she was the second-highest elected official in the state.
Joy Corning was a member of the Republican Party. She was born in Bridgewater, Iowa, and grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She went to college at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.
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Joy Corning's Early Career in Politics
Before becoming Lieutenant Governor, Joy Corning was very active in public service. She was a state senator for Black Hawk County. A state senator helps make laws for their state.
She also led the Cedar Falls School Board as its president. This role meant she helped guide the local schools. From 1981 to 1984, she worked for the Iowa Housing Finance Authority. This group helps people find affordable homes.
Making History: A Woman in Politics
In 1998, Joy Corning made history in Iowa. She was the first woman ever to try to become the Republican candidate for governor. This was a big step for women in politics in the state.
Even though her campaign was short, it showed that women could aim for the highest offices. She had to stop her campaign because she didn't have enough money to keep going.
Joy Corning's Beliefs and Awards
Joy Corning was known as a leader who supported moderate ideas within the Republican Party. She believed in finding common ground and working together. She was also the state Captain of the Republican Leadership Council.
She was a strong supporter of equal rights for all people. On May 12, 2009, she received the "Interfaith Award." She shared this award with Sally Pederson, who became Lieutenant Governor after her. They received the award from the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa. This was because they wrote a letter together supporting equal rights for everyone.
Later Life and Legacy
Joy Corning passed away on May 20, 2017. She was 84 years old.
After her death, she was honored for her work. In August 2017, the ACLU of Iowa gave her the Edward S. Allen Award. This award recognized her efforts to protect people's rights and freedoms.
See also
- List of female lieutenant governors in the United States
