About Shawna

Meet Shawna Anderson

Shawna Anderson is a mother, grandmother, and small business owner who has lived, worked, and served across Pottawattamie County for decades. She is running for Pottawattamie County Supervisor to protect local families, land, water, and county resources with steady, practical leadership.

A local voice for Pottawattamie County families

Shawna and her husband bought their first home in Council Bluffs in 2000, and she has owned and operated a salon in Council Bluffs since 2009. Through her business, she has built relationships with clients from Council Bluffs, small towns, and unincorporated parts of the county, giving her a direct understanding of the concerns families bring into everyday conversation.

After leaving Council Bluffs, her family moved outside Oakland in 2007, where they still live today. That experience has given Shawna a grounded view of both the urban and rural sides of Pottawattamie County, from neighborhood services and small-business needs to rural infrastructure, schools, and emergency response.

She believes county government should stay focused on the people who live here: protecting property rights, safeguarding water, treating county employees fairly, and making careful use of taxpayer dollars.

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Why Shawna is running

Shawna is running to bring accountability, respect, and common sense to county government, while standing up for residents who want their voices heard across Pottawattamie County.

Community Involvement

Showing up for neighbors before asking for their vote

Shawna’s campaign did not start with a mailing list. It grew out of real community work: volunteering at local rescue events, meeting with residents, and showing up in advocacy spaces when county families needed a stronger voice.

She has been active with Concerned Citizens of Pottawattamie County since 2020 and has attended nearly every Board of Supervisors meeting in person since 2021. She has also helped organize town halls on county issues and budgeting and assisted with a Board of Supervisors candidate forum so residents could hear directly from the people seeking to represent them.

These moments reflect the kind of leadership Shawna brings to this race: accessible, practical, rooted in service, and committed to transparency.

Shawna Anderson volunteering with a dog at a local community event — Volunteering at a local rescue and adoption event.

Shawna Anderson holding a puppy next to a rescue volunteer at a community event — Helping connect local families with rescue and outreach efforts.

Shawna Anderson holding a puppy during a local volunteer event — Supporting hands-on community work close to home.

Shawna Anderson with a group of community advocates at the Iowa State Capitol — Standing with neighbors and advocates at the Capitol.

Shawna Anderson with local residents and advocates during a community meeting — Meeting with community members to keep local concerns visible.

Shawna Anderson smiling with fellow advocates inside the Iowa State Capitol — Working alongside people who care deeply about Iowa communities.

Working for You Before Election Day

Shawna has already been showing up for Pottawattamie County residents by attending meetings, speaking up, helping organize public conversations, and working on issues that affect everyday people. Her campaign is built on the same kind of local involvement and follow-through.

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