Janet Metcalf

Janet S. Metcalf (née De Puydt; December 21, 1935 – March 11, 2025) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.

Janet Metcalf
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office January 14, 1985 – January 12, 2003
Personal details
Born	(1935-12-21)December 21, 1935 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Died	March 11, 2025(2025-03-11) (aged 89) West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Donald B. Metcalf
Children	2
Alma mater	Grinnell College Iowa State University

Life and career

Metcalf was born in Des Moines, Iowa. A Republican, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1985 to 2003 (83d district from 1987 to 1993 and 75th district from 1993 to 2003).^[1]

Metcalf died on March 11, 2025, at the age of 89.^[2]