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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Director - Sioux City Public Museum
Woodbury
89
01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023
14

Term

Serving fifth nonconsecutive term in House. Served two terms in the Iowa Senate.

Profession

Director of the Sioux City Public Museum, 2001 to present. Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980 to 1987.

Education

Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School in 1973. Attended Briar Cliff College and received B.A. with honors from Morningside College in 1977. Received M.A. from University of South Dakota, Vermillion, in 1988.

Memberships and Activities

Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Past member of several boards.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1955 in Sioux City. Raised in Anthon and resides in Sioux City.

Family Members

Wife, Glenda DenHerder.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Adjunct Instructor/Legislator
Woodbury
79
01/08/2001 - 01/12/2003
1

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Profession and Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Community college adjunct instructor. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Served 4 terms in House. Term: Second.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Adjunct Instructor/Self-Employed
Woodbury
78
01/11/1999 - 01/07/2001
1

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Profession and Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Community college adjunct instructor. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Served 4 terms in House. Term: Second.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Consultant
Woodbury
77
01/13/1997 - 01/10/1999
1

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Profession and Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Served 4 terms in House. Term: First.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Property Management
Woodbury
76
01/09/1995 - 01/12/1997
1

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Profession and Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Term: Fourth.

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State Representative
Democrat
Youth Worker
Woodbury
75
01/11/1993 - 01/08/1995
1

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Sierra Club, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Term: Fourth.

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State Representative
Democrat
Youth Worker
Woodbury
74
01/14/1991 - 01/10/1993
1

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Sierra Club, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Term: Third.

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State Representative
Democrat
Youth Worker
Woodbury
73
01/09/1989 - 01/13/1991
1

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Sierra Club, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Term: Second.

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State Representative
Democrat
Youth Worker
Woodbury
72
01/12/1987 - 01/08/1989
1

Born on February 5, 1955 in Sioux City, Iowa. Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973. Attended Briar Cliff; Graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977. Graduate work taken at University of South Dakota, Vermillion. Married Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Director, Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-87. President, Iowa Jaycees, 1986- 87. Member: Morningside College Alumni Board; Sierra Club; Siouxland Ski Club. Volunteer for youth activities and civic projects. First term.