Catt Center

Voting innovation challenge issued for students

Students can win a share of $3,000 in prizes by imagining, developing and testing a campaign to increase student voting. Read More

March 8, 2021

Catt Center engages students in voting process

Students deploy strategies to increase participation in November election. Read More

September 23, 2020

Ready to Run Iowa supports surge in women in politics

Women joined the political arena in record numbers this year, and the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is ready to help more Iowans join the ranks. Read More

November 20, 2018

Change Agent: Dianne Bystrom

Dianne Bystrom talks about her commitment to getting women involved in politics and helping them run for elected office. Read More

June 19, 2018

Primary to yield record number of women on general election ballot

According to LAS researchers, there is reason to be optimistic the number of women in the Iowa Legislature in 2019 will surpass the record set 10 years prior. Read More

May 29, 2018