Program takes girls from classroom to Capitol

Iowa high school girls can win a chance to spend a day at the Statehouse and learn how laws and budgets are developed and approved. The third annual Capitol Girls program will take place in Des Moines on February 8. The event gives students an inside look at the Iowa General Assembly by pairing them with women legislators for the day. To participate, girls must complete an application available at www.women.iowa.gov/just_for_girls and submit it via e-mail to women@iowa.gov or by fax to 515-242-6119 by January 13.