Effie Hoffman Rogers

Effie Hoffman Rogers (, Hoffman; May 13, 1853/55 – February 7, 1918) was an American educator, editor and journalist. For several terms, she was elected county superintendent of the public schools of Mahaska County, Iowa, the first woman ever elected to that office in that county. She was also at the head of the board of education of the Oskaloosa schools, resigning her presidency of the board upon her removal to Colorado in later life. Rogers was also prominent in the woman's club movement. In 1861, the family moved to Iowa and settled in Oskaloosa. Rogers was elected editor-in-chief and publisher of the P.E.O. Record, a secret society journal, 1888–92, She was the first woman ever elected to that office in that county. She was reelected in 1891 with an increased majority. Under her supervision, the county schools achieved high rank. She also served as member of the school board, vice-president of the State teachers' association, and president of the Woman's Round Table. In 1891, her name was mentioned for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She refused at once to allow her name to be presented to the Democratic convention.

Rogers much literary work. She had eight years journalistic experience as newspaper reporter and magazine writer. She was manuscript reader for the Boston school book publishing house, manager of a teachers' agency, manager of a collection and insurance agency, a representative of the Prang fine art house in New England. She wrote many verses and poems which were published. The Effie Hoffman Rogers collection is held by the University of Iowa Libraries.

The Effie Hoffman Rogers building on South First Street in Oskaloosa was named in her honor.