Clinton District 77 Democrat Born in Belmond, graduated Belmond High School. Attended Luther College. B.A., M.A., social science, University of Northern Iowa. In eleventh year of teaching government at Clinton High School. Member Young Life, non-denominational youth group. Member of national, state and local education associations and Evangelical Free Church. Married, one daughter. Second term.

Clinton District 77 Democrat Jay W. Mennenga, 30, Clinton. Born in Belmond, where he graduated from high school. Attended Luther College. Received B.A. degree in social science from University of Northern Iowa. Currently working on master's degree in political science. In eighth year of teaching government at Clinton High School. Member Young Life, a non-denominational youth group, and sponsor of Iowa High School U.N. Member of national, state, and local education associations and Evangelical Free Church. Married. First term.