Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Elizabeth Lee as a District Associate Judge for Judicial District 8A, effective immediately. Lee, an Ottumwa resident, currently serves as Assistant Wapello County Attorney.
Lee earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa College of Law, respectively. Her appointment fills a newly created District Associate Judge position within the state's judicial system.
Judicial District 8A encompasses ten counties: Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington. This appointment marks a significant addition to the district's legal framework.