Norman J. Goodwin (January 5, 1913 – April 2, 2010) was an American politician.

Norman Goodwin
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 10, 1983 – January 13, 1991
Preceded byJohn W. Jensen
Succeeded bySheldon L. Rittmer
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 39th district
In office
January 8, 1979 – January 9, 1983
Preceded byRoger John Shaff
Succeeded byWilliam D. Palmer
Personal details
Born(1913-01-05)January 5, 1913
Austin, Minnesota
DiedApril 2, 2010(2010-04-02) (aged 97)
Stillwater, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican

A native of Austin, Minnesota, Norman Goodwin was born to parents Niels and Nellie Goodwin on January 5, 1913. He attended LaBarr Grade School before graduating from Austin High School. Goodwin earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1936 and 1945, respectively.[1]

Goodwin moved to Clinton County, Iowa, where he farmed and served as county extension director from 1951 to 1978. He was elected to his first term on the Iowa Senate later that year, and represented District 39 for four years as a Republican. Goodwin subsequently won two terms for District 19.[1]

In later life, Goodwin moved to Bayport, Minnesota, and died at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater on April 2, 2010, aged 97.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Senator Norman J. Goodwin". Iowa General Assembly. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Norman J. Goodwin". DeWitt Observer. April 2, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2023.