Bruce Bearinger

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Private Consultant/Substitute Teaching
Fayette
88
01/14/2019 - 01/10/2021
64

Term

Serving fourth term in House.

Profession

Former agriculture teacher and active substitute teacher.

Education

Received M.Ag. in professional agriculture from Iowa State University.

Memberships and Activities

Works on local food initiatives and is helping to develop a health and wellness survey for Oelwein. Previously served as education director for ISU Extension in Buchanan County and Regional Director of Extension Region 11. Served on the Oelwein City Council, Economic Development Finance Committee, Oelwein Jaycees, Buchanan Food Pantry Board, and Co-op Board. Helped launch the Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence and served on its first board of directors. Active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Monticello. Raised in Onslow and resides in Oelwein.

Family Members

Wife, Eileen; one son and one daughter.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Private Consultant/Substitute Teaching
Fayette
87
01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019
64

Term

Serving third term in House.

Profession

Oelwein Economic Development Director.

Education

M.Ag. in professional agriculture from Iowa State University.

Memberships and Activities

Previously served as education director for ISU Extension in Buchanan County. Served on the Oelwein City Council. Works on local food initiatives and is helping to develop a health and wellness survey for Oelwein. Served on the Economic Development Finance Committee, Oelwein Jaycees, Buchanan Food Pantry Board, and Co-op Board. Helped launch the Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence and served on its first board of directors. Active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Monticello. Raised in Onslow and resides in Oelwein.

Family Members

Wife, Eileen; one son and one daughter.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Economic Development Director, Oelwein
Fayette
86
01/12/2015 - 01/08/2017
64

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

Oelwein Economic Development Director.

Education

M.Ag. in professional agriculture from Iowa State University.

Memberships and Activities

Previously served as education director for ISU Extension in Buchanan County. Served on the Oelwein City Council. Works on local food initiatives and is helping to develop a health and wellness survey for Oelwein. Served on the Economic Development Finance Committee, Oelwein Jaycees, Buchanan Food Pantry Board, and Co-op Board. Helped launch the Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence and served on its first board of directors. Active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Monticello. Raised in Onslow and resides in Oelwein.

Family Members

Wife, Eileen; one son and one daughter.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Economic Development Director, Oelwein
Fayette
85
01/14/2013 - 01/11/2015
64

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

Teacher and FFA advisor.

Education

M.Ag. in Professional Agriculture from Iowa State University.

Memberships and Activities

Previously served as education director for ISU Extension in Buchanan County. Served on the Oelwein City Council. Works on local food initiatives and is helping to develop a health and wellness survey for Oelwein. Served on the economic development finance committee, Oelwein Jaycees, Buchanan Food Pantry Board, and Co-op Board. Helped launch the Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence and served on its first board of directors. Active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Monticello. Raised in Onslow and resides in Oelwein.

Family Members

Wife, Eileen; one son and one daughter.