She also served as vice-chair of the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.

Kelley was elected in 2006 with 6,344 votes (52%), defeating Republican opponent David Wieland.

[1] In the November 2, 2010 general election, Kelley was defeated by Republican challenger Walt Rogers.

Throughout her career, she has also held notable roles such as Director of Business Development at Black and Veatch, Director of Consulting Services at DesignLiNC, Incorporated, and Telecommunications Coordinator at the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities.

[1] Kelley has a history of leadership roles, having served as the Past President of the Black Hawk Leadership Board of Directors and as a former director of the Cedar Falls Main Street Program.