Cresco Democrat 42nd Senatorial District Howard and Winneshiek Counties. Born in Howard county, Iowa, October 30, 1908, son of John E. and Frances Vrba. Received his education in the rural schools of Howard county, graduating from the Cresco high school in 1927. Member of the Board of Directors of the Hawkeye Tri-County Electric Cooperative. Member of the Board of Directors of the Cresco Junior Chamber of Commerce. Married to Evelyn L. Brant of Austin, Minnesota, December 25, 1938. Father of one son, Duane Edward, born July 27, 1940. Member of B. P. O. Elks lodge of Decorah, and Western Bohemian Fraternal Association of Protivin, Ia.

Cresco Democrat 42nd Senatorial District Howard and Winneshiek Counties. Born in Howard county, Iowa, October 30, 1908, son of John E. and Frances Vrba. Received his education in the rural schools of Howard county, graduating from the Cresco high school in 1927. Actively engaged in soil conservation work; member of the board of directors of the Howard-Winneshiek Rural Electrification Co-operative, of which he was one of the original sponsors. Elected three terms as township clerk. Served as committee clerk to state representative John Knippling of Howard county in the 47th general assembly. Married to Evelyn L. Brant of Austin, Minnesota, December 25, 1938. Father of one son, Duane Edward, born July 27, 1940. Member of B. P. O. Elks Lodge of Decorah. and the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association of Protivin, Iowa.

Cresco Democrat 42nd Senatorial District Howard and Winneshiek Counties. Born in Howard county, Iowa, October 30, 1908, son of John E. and Frances Vrba. Received his education in the rural schools of Howard county, graduating from the Cresco high school in 1927. Actively engaged in soil conservation work; member of the board of directors of the Howard-Winneshiek Rural Electrification Co-operative, of which he was one of the original sponsors. Elected three terms as township clerk. Served as committee clerk to state representative John Knippling of Howard county in the 47th general assembly. Married to Evelyn L. Brant of Austin, Minnesota, December 25, 1938. Father of one son, Duane Edward, born July 27, 1940. Member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge of Decorah, and the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association of Protivin, Iowa. Elected to the senate in 1938 at the age of 30—youngest member of the Iowa senate.

Cresco Democrat 42nd Senatorial District Howard and Winneshiek Counties. Born in Howard county, Iowa, October 30, 1908, son of John E. and Frances Vrba. Received his education in the rural schools of Howard county, graduating from the Cresco high school in 1927. Actively engaged in soil conservation work; member of the board of directors of the Howard-Winneshiek Rural Electrification Co-operative, of which he was one of the original sponsors. Elected three terms at township clerk. Served as committee clerk to state representative John Knippling of Howard county in the 47th general assembly. Married to Evelyn L. Brant of Austin, Minnesota, December 25, 1938. Member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge of Decorah. Elected to the senate in 1938 at the age of 30 youngest member of the Iowa senate.