2006 Award Recipients - Dwight Dinkla and Mary C. Neuhauser

One of Ms. Weindruch's most notable career achievements was her work involving the passage of the Iowa Taxpayers' Procedural Bill of Rights in 1994.  This legislation represented significant advances on behalf of taxpayers and those doing business with the Iowa Department of Revenue.  In addition to providing important safeguards for Iowa taxpayers, the legislation clearly defined the obligations and responsibilities of the Department.

The 2006 Award Recipients were instrumental enacting this landmark legislation. Dwight Dinkla and Mary Neuhauser worked tirelessly in moving this bi-partisan effort through the Iowa Legislature.  Their efforts continue to be widely recognized and greatly appreciated by the taxpayers of this state.

Mary Neuhauser graduated from Radcliffe College and earned her JD Degree from the University of Iowa.  Her political career began in 1973 with the Riverfront Commission, she later served as an Iowa City Councilwomen.  She retired from the Iowa Legislature in 1998 after 12 years serving in both the House and Senate.  She and her husband, Paul, divide their time between Maine and Florida.  The Neuhausers have three grown children - William, James, and Alice

Dwight Dinkla holds a BA Degree from Morningside College and earned his JD Degree from Drake University.  He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and the Iowa Army National Guard and worked in private practice in Guthrie Center, Iowa.  Dwight has also devoted time to his community through his work with the local Chamber of Commerce and various civic groups.  He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1994 - 1998.  He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Iowa State Bar Association in Des Moines, Iowa.