Ola Babcock Miller Posted By: Ben Butler August 1, 2009 @ 6:56 am Today's Local News Tweet Share Email The origins of the Iowa State Patrol are rooted in Washington County. Ola Babcock Miller was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State, and was from Washington County. She started the highway patrol in the 1930’s. Rosemary Harris is an actress who portrays famous women from Iowa. She performed as Ola Babcock Miller during this week’s Thursday Night Live in Downtown Washington.
