The Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

07/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/10/2025 14:27

Gov. Reynolds appoints Jennifer Nicole Jensen as District Associate Judge

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Jennifer Nicole Jensen as a district associate judge in Judicial District 8A.   

Jensen, of Knoxville, Iowa, currently serves as an assistant state public defender. She received her undergraduate degree from Boise State University and law degree from Drake University Law School. 

Jensen fills a vacancy created following the retirement of the Hon. Rose Anne Mefford. Judicial District 8A includes Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello and Washington counties. 

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