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James R. Van Fossen

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Retired Police Captain
Scott
81
01/10/2005 - 01/07/2007
84

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

Retired Davenport police captain.

Memberships and Activities

Member of the Iowa State Police Association, Kaaba Shrine, Mahassan Grotto, Loyal Order of Moose, ABATE of Iowa Inc., NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever.

Birth and Residence

Born, raised, and resides in Davenport.

Family Members

Wife Cathy; one son, four daughters, and 10 grandchildren.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
No Photo
State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Retired Police Captain
Scott
80
01/13/2003 - 01/09/2005
84

Retired Davenport Police Captain. Born, raised, and resides in Davenport. A background in criminal justice; served 34 years with the Davenport Police Department, 15 years in the Criminal Investigations Division with eight years as commander. Member of the Iowa State Police Association, Kaaba Shrine, Mahassan Grotto, Loyal Order of Moose, ABATE of Iowa Inc., NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. Wife Cathy; one son, four daughters, and 10 grandchildren. Serving first term in House.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources