Chariton Republican 43rd Senatorial District Lucas, Clarke, Dallas and Madison Counties. Born in Sanborn, North Dakota, Nov. 21, 1928, son of Alfred and Eva Rhodes. Graduated Sanborn High School 1946, B.A. University of North Dakota 1952. Newspaper editor 1952-1967. Administrative assistant Hy-Vee Food Stores 1967-... Married Audrey Swedeen of Rapid City, South Dakota, 1952. One son and two daughters. Military service 2 1/2 years. Chamber of Commerce President; Director of Industrial Development Corporation; Member Governor Ray's Committee on Cities and Towns Financing 1969-70; Member Governor Hughes' Commission on Intergovernmental Relations 1967; Director Iowa League of Municipalities 1969-70; Elected to City Council 1963; Served as Mayor from 1965-70; Chariton Citizen of the Year 1969; Member Methodist Church. Serving first term in Senate.