Jo Ann Zimmerman
Jo Ann Zimmerman | |
|---|---|
| 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 16, 1987 – January 18, 1991 | |
| Governor | Terry Branstad |
| Preceded by | Robert T. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Joy Corning |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 11, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Poncy |
| Succeeded by | Wayne McKinney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jo Ann McIntosh December 24, 1936 Van Buren County, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 2019 (aged 82) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tom Zimmerman |
| Profession | Nurse |
Jo Ann McIntosh Zimmerman (December 24, 1936 – October 22, 2019) was an American democratic politician who served as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1987 to 1991. She was the first woman to serve in the office of Lieutenant Governor in Iowa history. She also served as a nurse and congresswoman previously, while also being involved in various administrative organizations. Zimmerman was an advocate for women's and farmers' rights.