IOWA

A bill co-sponsored by Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer passed the U.S. House earlier this month. It’s the first bill authored by a first-year member of Congress to win passage through the House this year. Finkenauer, a Democrat from Dubuque, turned 30 in December and she is now the youngest woman in history to sponsor a bill that’s cleared the House. Radio Iowa 

University of Iowa senior Erica Cole, just seven months after becoming an amputee herself, is turning her experience into a life-changing opportunity to help others like her. CBS 2

The chief financial officer for the Waukee Community School district is leaving her post after one year on the job. Angie Morrison will become the CFO at the College Community School District in eastern Iowa starting July 1. Des Moines Register 

Jenny Junker, a Van Meter native and ISU apparel, merchandising and design student, recently won the prestigious YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund case study competition, earning her a $35,000 award. Iowa State University 

NATION

Women are underrepresented in leadership positions in finance globally. Catalyst Inc. gathered the the facts. 

Women were shut out of the Academy Awards nominations for best director, despite standouts like “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” directed by Marielle Heller, and “Mary, Queen of Scots,” directed by Josie Rourke. Bizwomen.com