James (Jamie) K. Van Fossen

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Economic Decelopment Analyst
Scott
82
01/08/2007 - 01/11/2009
81

Term

Serving seventh term in House.

Profession

Economic development analyst for MidAmerican Energy Company.

Education

Received B.B.A. in business and economics from St. Ambrose University.

Memberships and Activities

Member of United Way, Center for the Aging Services, Inc., St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, American Legislative Exchange Council, the Heritage Foundation, and DavenportOne.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1960 in Rock Island, Illinois. Raised and resides in Davenport.

Family Members

Wife Dawn and three daughters.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Economic Decelopment Analyst
Scott
81
01/10/2005 - 01/07/2007
81

Term

Serving sixth term in House.

Profession

Service representative for MidAmerican Energy Company.

Education

Received A.A. in business administration from Scott Community College and studied business and economics at St. Ambrose University.

Memberships and Activities

Member of United Way, Quad City Arts, PTA, Center for the Aging Services, Inc., Churches United, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, the Heritage Foundation, and Davenport Chamber of Commerce.

Birth and Residence

Born in Rock Island, IL. Raised and resides in Davenport.

Family Members

Wife Dawn; three daughters.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Economic Analyst
Scott
80
01/13/2003 - 01/09/2005
81

Service representative for MidAmerican Energy Company. Born in Rock Island, IL. Raised and resides in Davenport. Received A.A. in Business Administration from Scott Community College and studied business and economics at St. Ambrose University. Member of United Way, Quad City Arts, Parent Teacher Association, Center for the Aging Services, Inc., Churches United, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, The Heritage Foundation, and Davenport Chamber of Commerce. Wife Dawn; three daughters. Serving fifth term in House.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Economic Analyst
Scott
79
01/08/2001 - 01/12/2003
42

Service representative for Mid American Energy Company. Born in Rock Island, IL. Raised and resides in Davenport. Received A.A. in business administration from Scott Community College and studied business and economics at St. Ambrose University. Member of United Way, Quad City Arts, Parent Teacher Association, Center for the Aging Services, Inc., Churches United, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, The Heritage Foundation, and Davenport Chamber of Commerce. Wife Dawn; three daughters. Serving fourth term in House.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Economic Analyst
Scott
78
01/11/1999 - 01/07/2001
42

Service representative for Mid American Energy Company. Born in Rock Island, IL. Raised and resides in Davenport. Received A.A. in business administration from Scott Community College and studied business and economics at St. Ambrose University. Member of United Way, Quad City Arts, Parent Teacher Association, Center for the Aging Services, Inc., Churches United, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, The Heritage Foundation, and Davenport Chamber of Commerce. Wife Dawn; three daughters. Serving third term in House.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Economic Analyst
Scott
77
01/13/1997 - 01/10/1999
42

Service representative for Mid American Energy Company. Born in Rock Island, IL. Raised and resides in Davenport. Received A.A. in business administration from Scott Community College and studied business and economics at St. Ambrose University. Member of United Way, Quad City Arts, Parent Teacher Association, Center for the Aging Services, Inc., Churches United, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, The Heritage Foundation, and Davenport Chamber of Commerce. Wife Dawn; three daughters. Serving second term in House.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Economic Analyst
Scott
76
01/09/1995 - 01/12/1997
42

Service representative for Mid American Energy Company. Born in Rock Island, IL. Raised and resides in Davenport. Received A.A. in business administration from Scott Community College and studied business and economics at St. Ambrose University. Member of United Way, Quad City Arts, Parent Teacher Association, Center for the Aging Services, Inc., Churches United, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, The Heritage Foundation, and Davenport Chamber of Commerce. Wife Dawn; three daughters. Serving first term in House.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources