New Hampton Chickasaw County Democrat. Born in Dunkerton, Iowa, April 29, 1928, the son of Joseph and Mathilda Steffen. Educated in the rural schools of Black Hawk County and graduated from the Dunkerton Public High School in 1945. Entered the service and for two years was a member of the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Founder and President of Harvestall Industries, Inc., New Hampton, Iowa. Member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Iowa Development Commission and the Catholic Church. Selected in 1964 by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the nation's outstanding young men. Married Elizabeth Patricia Rattay, 1966. Served as Speaker of the House in 61st General Assembly. Presently serving third term.

New Hamilton Chickasaw County Democrat. Born April 29, 1928 at Dunkerton, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Mathilda Steffen. Educated in the rural schools of Black Hawk County and graduated from the Dunkerton Public High School in 1945. Founder and president of Harvestall Industries. Member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Catholic Church. Served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Serving first term in the Iowa General Assembly.

New Hamilton Chickasaw County Democrat. Born April 29, 1928 at Dunkerton, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Mathilda Steffen. Educated in the rural schools of Black Hawk County and graduated from the Dunkerton Public High School in 1945. Founder and president of Harvestall Industries. Member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Catholic Church. Served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Serving first term in the Iowa General Assembly.