Farmer and Iowa Air National Guard Colonel. Born in Hull and raised on a farm near Boyden. Resides in Hull. Received B.S. in Mathematics from North- western College, M.S. in management from the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville, and coursework at the Army War College. Served in the U.S. Air Force. Member of Farm Bureau, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Sioux County Pork Producers Association, Gideons International, American Legion, Kiwanis Club, Christ Community Church, and Iowa Soybean Association. Wife Clarice; two sons, two daughters, and five grandchildren. Serving third term in House.

Farmer and Iowa Air National Guard Brig. General (retired). Born in Hull and raised on a farm near Boyden. Resides in Hull. Received B.S. in Mathematics from Northwestern College, M.S. in Management from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, and coursework at the Army War College. Served in the U.S. Air Force. Member of Farm Bureau, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Sioux County Pork Producers Association, Gideons International, American Legion, Kiwanis Club, Christ Community Church, and Iowa Soybean Association. Wife Clarice; two sons, two daughters, and five grandchildren. Serving second term in House.

Birth: October 30, 1946, Hull. Parents: Gerrit and Hattie Alons. Education: B.S., math Northwestern College, Orange City, 1968; M.S., management, University of Arkansas, 1974; Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA., MEL-1, 1990. Military Service: Air Force, active duty, 1968-1974; Iowa Air National Guard, fighter pilot, colonel, 1975-1977 and 1980-present. Spouse: Clarice Elaine. Children: 2 daughters, Kristin and Karena; 2 sons, Kevin and Kyle. Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: Corn/soybean farmer. Air Operations staff director, HQ Iowa Air National Guard at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Member: Christ Community Church, Sioux Center; Boyden American Legion; Hull Kiwanis Club; NW lowa Gideons; Sioux County Farm Bureau; Iowa Soybean Association. Term: First.