Reinhold O. Carlson (September 20, 1905 – July 7, 2006) was an American politician from the state of Iowa. [1]

Reinhold O. Carlson
Mayor of Des Moines
In office
1960–1962
Member of the Iowa State Senate from the 29th district
In office
1971–1973
Personal details
Born(1905-09-20)September 20, 1905
Des Moines, Iowa
DiedJuly 7, 2006(2006-07-07) (aged 100)
Des Moines, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLouise Bergren (m.1937)

Biography

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Carlson was born to Swedish immigrants in Des Moines, Iowa and attended public schools in Des Moines. He then attended Drake University, Augustana College, and the University of Nebraska. He was a savings and loan executive.[2] Carlson served as Mayor of Des Moines from 1960 to 1962, and on the Des Moines City Council since 1958. He was later elected to the Iowa State Senate, serving the 29th district from 1971 to 1973 as a Republican. He died in Polk County, Iowa at the age of 100.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Carlson, Reinhold O." The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  2. ^ Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov.
  3. ^ "Google Groups". groups.google.com.