Branstad Names Capitol Conference Room After Former Iowa Governor

Four Iowa governors chat outside First Congregational Church, 361 17th Street (17th St.) SE, Wednesday prior to attending memorial services for former Gazette associate editor Frank Nye. From left are: Robert "Bob" D. Ray of Cedar Rapids, governor from 1969-1982; present Governor Terry Branstad; Norman Erbe of Boone, who served from 1961-1963; and Harold Hughes of Norwalk, who served from 1963-1969. Nye died on (3-26-83). Photo March 30, 1983.

Tools

By Liz Blood

Story Created: Sep 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM CDT

Story Updated: Sep 26, 2012 at 6:36 PM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad has named a large conference room in the state Capitol in honor of former Gov. Robert D. Ray.

Branstad announced the honor Wednesday, on Ray's 84th birthday.

Ray and his family joined Branstad for a brief ceremony.

Ray's official portrait will hang in the conference room, where Branstad holds weekly news conferences.

Ray, a Republican, was elected governor in 1968 and served for 14 years.

He also served as interim mayor of Des Moines and interim president of Drake University.

Next Article Made in Eastern Iowa: Premier Guitar and Banno

Conversation Guidelines

Be Kind

Don't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language.
Don't attack someone personally. Keep it civil and be responsible.

Share Knowledge

Be truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about.
What more do you want to learn? Keep it simple.

Stay focused

Promote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic.

Report Trouble

Help us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it.

read the full guidelines here »

Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Crime, sexual abuse, property fires, automobile accidents, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides.