Two-term Litchfield Mayor Dorothy Mansholt, the first woman elected to the post has passed away.   She won a six-way race in 1989 to claim the gavel.  She had to win over an all male city council to leave her mark and what a mark she left.  .Among the accomplishments during her eight year run in the 90s was the opening of  the Lincoln Land Community College satellite facility and creation of the Shoal Creek Nature Preserve.