The Iowa Legislature > Legislators > Legislator > All Years Print Icon Print

Robert Max L. Johnson

Photograph is provided for official informational purposes only. The image may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from the Iowa General Assembly. Requests for permission to use this image must be submitted to the Chief Clerk of the House for House members or the Secretary of the Senate for Senate members.
Images from 2017 and 2018 are owned by the Associated Press and is made available solely for official informational purposes. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of this image is prohibited. Permission for any other use must be obtained in advance by submitting a written request to the Associated Press.
No Photo
State Representative
Republican
Marketing Manager
Linn
69
01/12/1981 - 01/09/1983
26

Born Jan. 6, 1921, Des Moines, son of Max L. and Nell Johnson. Educated Cedar Rapids schools; Coe College, three years. Married Edna Mae Haldy, Cedar Rapids, 1941. One son, one daughter. Marketing manager, Videa Ltd.; partner, Modern Marketing and Management; real estate salesman; trustee, AEIT. Former Cedar Rapids safety commissioner and mayor; city manager, Marion; Iowa candidate for 2nd District congressman, 1966; legislative reporter for WMT stations; and Waterloo Courier reporter. Member, Kenwood Presbyterian Church. Recipient of Distinguished Service Award (Sales Executive Club); DeMolay Legion of Honor; Upper Case Award; Optimist Recognition Award; and Boss of the Year, ABWA. Past president, UCS. Past chairman, large cities group, Iowa League of Municipalities; Governor's Commission, State and Local Government. Author of articles on government. World War II infantry officer. First term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
No Photo
State Representative
Republican
Marketing Manager
Linn
68
01/08/1979 - 01/11/1981
26

Cedar Rapids District 26 Republican Born Jan. 6, 1921, Des Moines, son of Max L. and Nell Johnson. Educated, Cedar Rapids schools; Coe College, 3 years. Married Edna Mae Haldy, Cedar Rapids, 1941. One son, one daughter. Marketing manager, Videa, Ltd.; partner, Modern Marketing and Management; real estate salesman; Trustee, AEIT. Former Cedar Rapids Safety Commissioner and Mayor; City Manager, Marion, Ia.; WMT Stations legislative reporter; Waterloo Courier reporter. Member: Kenwood Presbyterian Church; Shrine. Recipient of Distinguished Service Award (Sales Executive Club); DeMolay Legion of Honor; Upper Case Award; Optimist Recognition Award; Boss of Year, ABWA; past president, UCS. Past chairman, Large Cities group, Iowa League of Municipalities; Governor's Commission, State and Local Government. Author of articles on government. World War II infantry officer. First term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources