Pottawattamie county's entire delegation in the Twenty-fifth General Assembly is Democratic. Hon. John K. Cooper is the city member of the House, as he resides in Council-Bluffs. Mr. Cooper was born in Kent county, Delaware, April 1, 1845. His parents sent him to school at Felton Seminary, Felton, Delaware, where he received an education fitting him for the profession of teaching. He was not very old when the war broke out but for all that was patriotic and enlisted. For over three years he did faithful service for his country. He came to Iowa soon after the war closed and at Council Bluffs took up his profession of teaching. He has been connected with school work ever since, either as teacher or superintendent, filling the latter position for the county for a period of ten years. Mr. Cooper is a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. He prefers the Methodist church and attends regularly. .When school or text book legislation is being considered Mr. Cooper's experience in his profession will bring him to the front, as practical knowledge will surpass theory every time.