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Voice Imprints

Am I a Senator?

By Mara Hall
Published September 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM CDT
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Iowa Senator Catelin Drey signing the Senate Oath Book at the Iowa Capitol building with her daughter holding her leg.
Avery Staker
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Iowa Starting Line
Newly elected Iowa Senator Catelin Drey signs the Senate Oath Book at the Iowa Capitol building with her daughter holding her leg.

Newly elected Iowa Senator Catelin Drey shares a recording of the bedtime conversation she had with her daughter on the evening after she was sworn into office. We hear the quiet rhythm of goodnights, the lull of a noise machine, and a loving conversation between mother and daughter that reminds us that even in moments of history, love and connection anchor us the most.

Have a message you keep? Email us at voiceimprints@kwit.org.

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Mara Hall
Mara Hall is a longtime listener and proud supporter of Siouxland Public Media. Her love for public radio began with World Café, and over the years, her favorites have shifted to SPM’s local programming, especially What’s the Frequency and SPM PM.
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