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Representative Wilburn spotlights local Black leader in House Black History Month presentation
Summary
Representative Wilburn honored a local Black leader named Wayne, recounting his journey from St. Louis to a long coaching and public‑service career in Story County and noting his role as the county’s first African American elected official.
Representative Wilburn of Story County delivered a Black History Month presentation to the Iowa House celebrating the life and public service of a local figure identified in the transcript as Wayne. Wilburn traced Wayne’s path from segregated schools in St. Louis through college athletics to a career as a teacher and coach in Ames and later service on the Story County Board of Supervisors, noting he was "the first African American elected official in Story County."
Wilburn described Wayne’s coaching achievements and community leadership, saying that "history walks amongst us" as a reminder to recognize living history in local communities. The presentation emphasized mentorship, educational opportunity, and the subject’s role in expanding opportunities for future generations.
