Bethany Wirin grew up in Marshalltown and earned her MBA from St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as a BA in Spanish from St. Olaf in Northfield, Minnesota. She served on the Marshalltown City Council for 16 years, and has served on many other boards and committees in the area. She is a current member of the Evening Rotary Club.  Bethany, husband Bruce, and twin children, Betsy and Ben, worship at First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown.