Dan Dawson

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 Senator
Republican
Bills & Committees
Peace Officer
Pottawattamie
91
01/13/2025 - 01/10/2027
10

Term

Serving third term in Senate.

Profession

Special agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Education

Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs. Received B.S. in criminal justice administration from Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska.

Military Service

Chief Warrant Officer 4, Iowa Army National Guard, 26 years of service.

Memberships and Activities

American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Knights of Columbus.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. Resides in Council Bluffs.

Family Members

Wife, Chrystal; one son and one daughter.

No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Bills & Committees
Peace Officer
Pottawattamie
90
01/09/2023 - 01/12/2025
10

Term

Serving second term in Senate.

Profession

Special agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Education

Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Received B.S. in criminal justice administration from Bellevue University, Bellevue, Nebraska.

Military Service

Chief Warrant Officer 3, Iowa Army National Guard, 24 years of service.

Memberships and Activities

American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Knights of Columbus.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. Resides in Council Bluffs.

Family Members

Wife, Chrystal; one son and one daughter.

No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Bills & Committees
Peace Officer
Pottawattamie
89
01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023
8

Term

Serving second term in Senate.

Profession

Special agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Education

Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Received B.S. in criminal justice administration from Bellevue University.

Military Service

Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army Reserves, 22 years of service.

Memberships and Activities

American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Knights of Columbus.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. Resides in Council Bluffs.

Family Members

Wife, Chrystal; one son and one daughter.

No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Bills & Committees
Peace Officer
Pottawattamie
88
01/14/2019 - 01/10/2021
8

Term

Serving first term in Senate.

Profession

Special agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Education

Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Received B.S. in criminal justice administration from Bellevue University.

Military Service

Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army Reserves, 20 years of service.

Memberships and Activities

American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Knights of Columbus.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. Resides in Council Bluffs.

Family Members

Wife, Chrystal; one son and one daughter.

No Photo
State Senator
Republican
Bills & Committees
Peace Officer
Pottawattamie
87
01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019
8

Term

Serving first term in Senate.

Profession

Special Agent with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Education

Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Graduated from Bellevue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

Military Service

Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Army Reserves, 18 years of service.

Memberships and Activities

American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Knights of Columbus.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. Resides in Council Bluffs.

Family Members

Wife, Chrystal; one son and one daughter.