Bruce Teague (born Bruce A. Teague III; July 27, 1976) is an American entrepreneur serving as the current
mayor
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of
Iowa City
Iowa City, offically the City of Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the time ...
.
Early life and education
Bruce Teague was born July 27, 1976, who is also known as Bruce, Junger, and Brucie. He moved to Iowa City from
Chicago
(''City in a Garden''); I Will
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at 17 years old. Later, he earned his
associate degree
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The fi ...
from
Kirkwood Community College
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, a
bachelor's degree
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in
psychology
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and a certificate in
aging studies from the
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa (UI, U of I, UIowa, or simply Iowa) is a public university, public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and largest university in the state. The University of Iowa is org ...
.
Career
Entrepreneurship
Teague is the CEO of Caring Hands and More, whose services include and vary from home care/companionship care, parent helper, pet care, professional cleaning, lawn care, supported community living, day rehabilitation, and crisis stabilization (CSB).
Politics / Iowa City Council (2018-2022)
On Oct 2, 2018, Teague was elected to the Iowa city council to fill the remainder of a four-year term vacated by Kingsley Botchway, who moved away from Iowa City. In early January 2020, he was appointed as
Mayor
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well a ...
of
Iowa City
Iowa City, offically the City of Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the time ...
.
See also
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List of first African-American mayors
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References
1976 births
Living people
Politicians from Chicago
Politicians from Iowa City, Iowa
Kirkwood Community College alumni
University of Iowa alumni
Iowa city council members
Mayors of places in Iowa
African-American mayors in Iowa
21st-century African-American people
20th-century African-American people
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