Martha Isaacson (right) thanks the three-person committee of Ames LWV members who selected her as the 2009 Carrie Chapman Catt Award Winner. Committee members are (from left), Selva Lehman, Johnie Hammond and Jackie Manatt.
Because democracy is not a spectator's sport
The LWV of Ames Serving the citizens of Story County
 
 The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Ames, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Membership in the League offers personal involvement for the public good.  

The League of Women Voters is

where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement.
WELCOME!

 We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members

and

POLITICAL DIRECTORY              

How to register to vote? A printable guide to contact your elected officers

What is our mission? How are we structured? What is our history?

Why and how can you join our grassroots organization

...for more information.

The League arrives at a position through research, study, intensive discussion and member agreement.

The LWV of Ames conducts studies on Local Issues. All of the Position Statements are based on these Studies

THE VOTER   is the monthly official voice of the local League and publishes 9 to 10 issues per year

To improve our systems of government and impact public policies, through citizen education and advocacy, State and National League take on a variety of the toughest issues to come to the forefront in local state and national levels.

 

BOOK CLUB

 A non-partisant reading group open to the membership. Selections are usually non-fiction, and related to political, social and local issues.

 

 CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT

AWARD

Given to members who have made significant contributions to the League, through its many projects or heightened public awareness of the mission and activities of the LWV
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