Trailblazer Nancy Kassebaum Baker Remembered | Kansas City News

Trailblazing Kansas senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker, the first woman to represent her state in the U.S. Senate and the only woman in the entire Senate when she took office in 1978, has passed away at 94. A political powerhouse from a storied family — daughter of former Kansas governor Alf Landon — she championed independence, decency, and unwavering service to her home state for nearly two decades. Tributes poured in from across the nation, honoring her as an inspiration to generations of women in politics. Her granddaughter confirmed her passing on August 21; a private memorial will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Kansas 4-H Foundation or the Capper Foundation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7488cbc11eb3b910