Richard D. Arnold (born February 9, 1945) is an Iowa State Representative from the 72nd District. He was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1994.[1]

Richard D. Arnold
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
91st (1995-2003)
Assumed office
January 9, 1995
Personal details
Born (1945-02-09) February 9, 1945 (age 79)
Russell, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCheryl
ResidenceRussell, Iowa
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
OccupationState Representative
Websitewww3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/member.do?id=91

Early life and education

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Arnold was raised in Russell, Iowa. He obtained his degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University.[2]

Career

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Politics

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Arnold has served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Local Government committee; the Natural Resources committee; and the Transportation committee. His prior political experience includes serving on the Lucas County Board of Supervisors from 1987 to 1994 and also on the Russell City Council.[2]

Arnold was re-elected in 2006 with 6,117 votes (60%), defeating Democratic opponent Buzz Malone.[3]

Farming

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He is also a farmer and co-owner of Arnold Farm and Trucking.[2]

Organizations

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He is an active member of the following organizations:

Family

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Arnold is married to his wife Cheryl and together they have five children and eight grandchildren.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Rich Arnold - Biography". Iowa House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Arnold announces reelection bid". Journal Express. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 91st District
1995 – 2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by 72nd District
2003 – 2013
Succeeded by