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Donald Gettings
Donald E. Gettings (November 21, 1923 – June 13, 2011) was an American politician from the state of Iowa. Education and career Gettings was born in Wapello County, Iowa Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,437. The county seat is Ottumwa. The county was formed on February 17, 1843, and named for Wapello, a Meskwaki chief. Wapello County ... in 1923 and graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1942. He served as a Democrat in both the Iowa House of Representatives from 1977 to 1983, and in the Iowa Senate from 1983 to 1999. Death Gettings died in Ottumwa in 2011. He was interred in Shaul Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa. References , - , - 1923 births 2011 deaths Iowa Democrats {{Iowa-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate is the upper house of the Iowa General Assembly, United States. There are 50 seats in the Iowa Senate, representing 50 single-member districts across the state of Iowa with populations of approximately 60,927 per constituency, . Each Senate district is composed of two House districts. The Senate meets at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Unlike the lower house, the Iowa House of Representatives, Senators serve four-year terms, with no term limits. Terms are staggered so that half the Senate is up for reelection every two years. Leadership The President of the Senate presides over the body, whose powers include referring bills to committee, recognizing members during debate, and making procedural rulings. Unlike the more powerful Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, the Senate President cannot appoint committee chairmanships or shuffle committee memberships. The Lieutenant Governor of Iowa was the presiding officer of the Senate until 1988, when a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa House Of Representatives
The Iowa House of Representatives is the lower house of the Iowa General Assembly, the upper house being the Iowa Senate. There are 100 seats in the Iowa House of Representatives, representing 100 single-member districts across the state, formed by dividing the 50 Senate districts in half. Each district has a population of approximately 30,464 . The House of Representatives meets at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Unlike the upper house, the Iowa Senate, state House representatives serve two-year terms with the whole chamber up for re-election in even-numbered years. There are no term limits for the House. Leadership of the House The Speaker of the House presides over the House as its chief leadership officer, controlling the flow of legislation and committee assignments. The Speaker is elected by the majority party caucus, followed by confirmation of the full House on passage of a floor vote. Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,437. The county seat is Ottumwa. The county was formed on February 17, 1843, and named for Wapello, a Meskwaki chief. Wapello County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.0%) is water. Major highways * U.S. Highway 34 * U.S. Highway 63 * Iowa Highway 16 * Iowa Highway 137 * Iowa Highway 149 Transit * Ottumwa station * Ottumwa Transit Authority * List of intercity bus stops in Iowa Adjacent counties * Mahaska County (northwest) * Keokuk County (northeast) * Jefferson County (east) *Davis County (south) *Monroe County (west) Demographics 2020 census The 2020 census recorded a population of 35,437 in the county, with a population density of . There were 15,734 housing units, of which 14,167 were occupied. 2010 census The 2010 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,529 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. Located in the state's southeastern section, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River. Ottumwa serves as a major economic, commercial, and cultural hub for the Southeastern Iowa region. Etymology The city's name derives from Native American Sac and Fox, alternatively Meskwaki, language. The English language translation is generally presumed to refer to the Appanoose Rapids of the Des Moines River, as "tumbling waters" or similar. Earlier version of the name were suffixed by the Sac word for place, noc. Alternative translations of the Native American name include: *Place of Perseverance or Self will *Place of Hermits *Place of the lone chief History In May 1843, several investors formed the Appanoose Rapids Company and staked claim to 467 acres of land in the present site of Ottumwa. Their col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa Democratic Party
The Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Iowa. While existing when Iowa was granted statehood in 1846, it did not gain broad electoral success until the mid-1950s, when demographic changes resulted in many new voters for the party from immigrants, union members, and industrial workers. The party organizes the Democratic Iowa presidential caucuses, which since 1972 have been the first presidential nominating contest in the national process. Current elected officials Democrats hold a minority in Iowa's U.S. House delegation, holding one out of the state's four seats. They hold three of the seven statewide offices and currently hold minorities in the Iowa House of Representatives and Iowa State Senate. Members of Congress U.S. Senate *None Both of Iowa’s U.S. Senate seats have been held by Republicans since 2015. Tom Harkin was the last Democrat to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate. U.S. House of Representatives State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa
Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn Belt. In the latter half of the 20th century, Iowa's agricultural economy transitioned to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, information technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in total area and the 31st most populous of the 50 U.S. states, with a populat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa House Of Representatives, District 90
The 90th District of the Iowa House of Representatives in the state of Iowa. Current elected officials Cindy Winckler is the representative currently representing the district. Past representatives The district has previously been represented by: * Charles Strothman, 1971–1973 * Mattie Harper, 1973–1977 * Donald Gettings, 1977–1983 * Robert Skow, 1983–1989 * David Hibbard (politician), David Hibbard, 1989–1993 * David F. Schrader, 1993–2003 * John Whitaker (Iowa politician), John Whitaker, 2003–2009 * Curtis Hanson (politician), Curtis Hanson, 2009–2013 * Cindy Winckler, 2013–present References {{Iowa General Assembly districts Iowa House of Representatives districts, 090 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julia Gentleman
Julia Woolson Gentleman (née Brooks; August 24, 1931 – December 13, 2023) was an American politician in the state of Iowa. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 65th district between 1975 and 1979. She then served in the Iowa Senate for the 43rd district from 1983 to 1991 and then for the 33rd district from 1979 to 1983. Early life Julia Woolson Brooks was born on August 24, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents are John and Marguerite Brooks. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines in 1949 and received her bachelor of science degree from Northwestern University Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Charte ... in 1953. She married Gregor Gentleman the following year and the couple had three daughters and two sons. Political career A Repub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa Senate, District 33
The 33rd District of the Iowa Senate is located in eastern Iowa, and is currently composed of Linn County. Current elected officials Rob Hogg is the senator currently representing the 33rd District. The area of the 33rd District contains two Iowa House of Representatives districts: *The 65th District (represented by Liz Bennett) *The 66th District (represented by Art Staed) The district is also located in Iowa's 1st congressional district, which is represented by Ashley Hinson. Past senators The district has previously been represented by: * John W. Patton, 1965–1966 * James Potgeter, 1967–1970 * John Tapscott, 1971–1972 * George F. Milligan, 1973–1974 * Philip B. Hill, 1975–1978 * Julia Gentleman, 1979–1982 * Donald Gettings, 1983–1992 * William D. Palmer, 1993–1998 *Jeff Lamberti, 1999–2002 * Jack Hatch, 2003–2012 *Rob Hogg, 2013–present See also *Iowa General Assembly *Iowa Senate The Iowa Senate is the upper house of the Iowa General Assembly, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William D
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name should b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derryl McLaren
Derryl J. McLaren (born March 22, 1949) is an American politician in the state of Iowa. McLaren was born in Shenandoah, Iowa. He attended Iowa State University and is a farmer. He served Iowa Senate from 1991 to 2001, as a Republican (47th district from 1991 to 1993 and 43rd district from 1993 to 2001). References 1949 births Living people People from Shenandoah, Iowa Iowa State University alumni Farmers from Iowa Republican Party Iowa state senators {{Iowa-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa Senate, District 47
The 47th District of the Iowa Senate is located in eastern Iowa, and is currently composed of Scott County. Current elected officials Scott Webster is the senator currently representing the 47th District. He was preceded by Roby Smith, who currently is serving as Iowa's State Treasurer. The area of the 47th District contains two Iowa House of Representatives districts: *The 93rd District (represented by Phyllis Thede) *The 94th District (represented by Gary Mohr) The district is also located in Iowa's 2nd congressional district, which is represented by Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Past senators The district has previously been represented by: * John L. Buren, 1965–1966 *J. Henry Lucken, 1967–1970 * Charles Laverty, 1971–1972 * Richard Ramsey, 1973–1982 *Calvin Hultman, 1983–1990 *Derryl McLaren, 1991–1992 *Donald Gettings, 1993–1998 * David Miller, 1999–2002 * Keith Kreiman, 2003–2010 *Mark Chelgren, 2011–2012 *Roby Smith Roby Smith (born 1977) is an A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
