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Iowa's 29th Senate District
The 29th District of the Iowa Senate is located in eastern Iowa, and is currently composed of Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones Counties. Current elected officials Carrie Koelker is the senator currently representing the 29th District. The area of the 29th District contains two Iowa House of Representatives districts: *The 57th District (represented by Shannon Lundgren) *The 58th District (represented by Steve Bradley) 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: *Jack Rife, 1983–1992 *William Dieleman, 1993–1994 * Dennis Black, 1995–2002 *Nancy Boettger Nancy Jane Boettger (born May 1, 1943) was the Iowa State Senator from the 9th District. A Republican, she served in the Iowa Senate since 1995. She received a B.A. in Sociology from Iowa State University in 1965 and a B.A. from Buena Vista Colleg ..., 2003–2012 * Tod Bowman, 2013–2018 * C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper House
An upper house is one of two Debate chamber, chambers of a bicameralism, bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house.''Bicameralism'' (1997) by George Tsebelis The house formally designated as the upper house is usually smaller and often has more restricted power than the lower house. A legislature composed of only one house (and which therefore has neither an upper house nor a lower house) is described as Unicameralism, unicameral. Definite specific characteristics An upper house is usually different from the lower house in at least one of the following respects (though they vary among jurisdictions): Powers: *In a parliamentary system, it often has much less power than the lower house. Therefore, in certain countries the upper house **votes on only limited legislative matters, such as constitutional amendments, **cannot initiate most kinds of legislation, especially those pertaining to supply/money, fiscal policy **cannot vote a motion of no confidence again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shannon Lundgren
Shannon Lundgren is an American politician who sits in the Iowa House of Representatives. Early life On April 4, 1972, Lundgren was born in Dubuque, Iowa. Education Lundgren attended Midwest Travel & Hospitality Institute and became a certified travel agent. Career Lundgren's career started in the travel industry. From 1996 to 2001, Lundgren was a sales manager of Eagle Ridge Inn and Resort. Since 2006, Lundgren is the co-owner of Trackside Bar & Grill. Lundgren is a member of the Iowa Republican Party. In 2018, Lundgren's political career began when she won the election to become a Representative in the Iowa State House of Representative. Lundgren represents district 57. Personal life Lundgren's husband is Charlie. They have two children. Lundgrens and her family resides in Peosta, Iowa Peosta is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, and an exurb of the city of Dubuque. It is part of the Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,908 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Boettger
Nancy Jane Boettger (born May 1, 1943) was the Iowa State Senator from the 9th District. A Republican, she served in the Iowa Senate since 1995. She received a B.A. in Sociology from Iowa State University in 1965 and a B.A. from Buena Vista College in Education in 1982. Boettger served on several committees in the Iowa Senate: the Agriculture committee; the Appropriations committee; the Human Resources committee; the Judiciary committee; the Rules and Administration committee; and the Education committee, where she was the ranking member. She also served as the ranking member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Boettger was re-elected in 2006 with 14,474 votes, running unopposed. She left office in 2015. After Regent Nancy Boettger warned Iowa State University in July 2022 to keep free speech in mind while teaching the “politically charged topic” of climate science, she gave ISU a pair of books from the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change — whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Black
Dennis H. Black (born December 18, 1939) is a former Democratic politician, from Lynnville Iowa. Black holds a bachelor's degree in forest management and a master's degree in natural resource economics from Utah State University. He was an author of The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Fund while chairing the House Natural Resources Committee in Iowa's 73rd General Assembly. Black's career includes work as a natural resource analyst and consultant, service as the director of the Jasper County Conservation Board from 1970 to 2005, and the author of numerous natural resource management publications. His civic involvement includes service on the Newton Community Schools Board of Education, Jasper County Soil and Water District Commission, Des Moines River Greenbelt Commission, the Iowa Capitol Planning Commission, Jasper Community Foundation, and Terrace Hill Commission. He has also chaired the Jasper County Economic Development Commission. References External linksSenat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Dieleman
William is a masculine given name of Norman French 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, Liam, 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 German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Rife
Jack Rife (born April 10, 1943) is an American politician in the state of 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 .... Rife was born in Muscatine, Iowa. He attended Muscatine Community College and Iowa State University and is a farmer. A Republican, he served in the Iowa State Senate from 1983 to 2001 (29th district from 1983 to 1993 and 20th district from 1993 to 2001). References 1943 births Living people People from Muscatine, Iowa Iowa State University alumni Farmers from Iowa Republican Party Iowa state senators {{Iowa-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Hinson
Ashley Elizabeth Hinson (born June 27, 1983) is an American politician and journalist serving as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 1st congressional district since 2021. Her district comprises much of the northeast quadrant of the state, including Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Dubuque. A member of the Republican Party, Hinson was the Iowa State Representative for the 67th district from 2017 to 2021, the first woman to represent the district. She won a seat in the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 election, narrowly defeating incumbent Democrat Abby Finkenauer. Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks are the first Republican women to represent Iowa in the House. Early life, education and career A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Hinson is a graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines and the University of Southern California, where she studied broadcast journalism. She is an alumna of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Hinson began her career as an anchor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Iowa's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers its northeastern part, bordering the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois, and the Mississippi River. The district includes the cities of Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Republican Ashley Hinson is the current U.S. representative. Redistricting On November 4, 2021, new congressional and state legislative maps were signed into law after the state's Legislative Services Agency had proposed them on October 21, 2021. Cities in the district *Bellevue *Burlington * De Witt * Fairfield *Fort Madison * Indianola * Kalona * Keosauqua * Maquoketa * Marengo * Newton * Oskaloosa *Pella * Sigourney *Solon * Wapello *Washington * Williamsburg * Wilton Statewide races since 2000 Election results from statewide races: List of members representing the district Recent election results 2002 2004 2006 *Note: James Hill ran on the Pirate Party p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Bradley (politician)
Steven P. Bradley is an American politician and dentist serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 66th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021. Early life and education Bradley was born in Napa, California while his father was serving in the United States Air Force. He later lived in Epworth, Iowa. After graduating from Western Dubuque High School, Bradley attended Loras College and the University of Dubuque before earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. He earned a dental degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry. Career Outside of politics, Bradley works as a dentist. He was elected to the 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 ... in November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa House Of Representatives, District 58
The 58th District of the Iowa House of Representatives in the state of Iowa. It's currently composed of Chickasaw County, as well as parts of Floyd and Bremer Counties. Current elected officials Steve Bradley is the representative currently representing the district. Past representatives The district has previously been represented by: * Norman G. Jesse, 1971–1973 * Glen E. Bortell, 1973–1977 * Philip A. Davitt, 1977–1983 * Mike Van Camp, 1983–1989 * Jim Lykam, 1989–1991 * Steven Grubbs, 1991–1993 * Dennis Black, 1993–1995 * Danny Carroll, 1995–2003 * Clel Baudler, 2003–2013 * Brian Moore, 2013–2017 * Andy McKean, 2017–2021 * Steve Bradley, 2021–present References {{Iowa General Assembly districts 058 58 may refer to: * 58 (number) * one of the years 58 BC, AD 58, 1958, 2058 * 58 (band), an American rock band * 58 (golf), a round of 58 in golf * "Fifty Eight", a song by Karma to Burn from the album ''Arch Stanton ''Arch Stanton'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa House Of Representatives, District 57
The 57th District of the Iowa House of Representatives is located in northeastern Iowa, comprising Butler County and parts of Bremer County. Current elected officials Pat Grassley is the current representative of the district. He has served as Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives since January 2020. Past representatives The district has previously been represented by: * Earl M. Willits, 1971–1973 * Andrew P. Varley, 1973–1979 * Virginia Poffenberger, 1979–1983 * Janis Torrence, 1983–1985 * Daniel F. Petersen, 1985–1993 * Paul Bell, 1993–2003 * Jack Drake, 2003–2013 * Nancy Dunkel, 2013–2017 * Shannon Lundgren, 2017–2023 * Pat Grassley Patrick Grassley (born May 26, 1983) is the Iowa State Representative from the 50th District. A Republican, Grassley has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2007. He also serves as speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives. Grass ..., 2023–Present References {{Iowa General Assembly distric ... [...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] |
