Member of the Board of Parole, was born and reared on a farm in Dubuque county. Attended Columbia College, Dubuque, University of Iowa and Georgetown University. Has practiced law in Dubuque continuously since 1912, with the exception of time spent in the World War. Member of Knights of Columbus, Elks, Modern Woodmen and American Legion. Served in the prosecuting attorney's office, Dubuque county, for six years and in the city attorney's office for six years. Married to Margaret Whelan. Has six children, John L., Margaret Elizabeth, M. D., Jr., Terance W., Judith Ann and Sheila Therese. Served as senator from Dubuque county in the forty-fourth and forty-fifth general assemblies and was democratic leader and president pro tempore in the forty-fifth. Was appointed to the Board of Parole during the session of the forty-fifth. A democrat.

Senator from the thirty-fifth district, composed of Dubuque county. Residence, Dubuque. Was born and reared on a farm in Dubuque county. Attended Columbia College, Dubuque, University of Iowa, and Georgetown University. Began the practice of law in Dubuque in 1912, forming a partnership, with Allan J. Kane, under the firm name of Kane and Cooney, which firm still exists. Has continuously practiced law in Dubuque except during the time he served in the World war. Was in the prosecuting attorney's office for six years and the city attorney's office six years. Married to Margaret Whelan. Has five children, John L., Margaret Elizabeth, M. D., Jr., Terance W. and Judith Ann. Democrat in politics.