The Iowa Legislature > Legislators > Legislator Print Icon Print

Representative Keith H. Dunton View All Years

This photograph is provided for official informational purposes only. The image may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from the Iowa General Assembly. Requests for permission to use this image must be submitted to the Chief Clerk of the House for House members or the Secretary of the Senate for Senate members.
Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 4/6/1985
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 58 (1959) - 67 (1977)
Home County: Keokuk
Keith H. Dunton
Keokuk County
Thornburg Keokuk County Democrat. Born in Poweshiek County, near Deep River, March 20; 1915. Son of Sara Faye and Leroy Dunton. Moved to present farm home near Thornburg in Keokuk County in 1920. Graduate of Thornburg High School. Married Ethel Cowan of What Cheer. One daughter, Cynthia Kay. In farm and livestock operation, formerly in hardware and implement business. Member Methodist Church, Budget and Financial Control Comm., Governor's Comm. for Employment of the Handicapped. National Comm. for support of public schools. Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Consistory, El Kahir Shrine, Elks, Lions, Izaak Walton League, Flying Farmers, and Farm Bureau. State Chairman YMCA Youth in Government, Boy Scouts District Executive Council and County Finance Chairman. Former member of Keokuk County School Board and chairman for 10 years. Served in 58th, 59th, 60th, 60th Extra, 61st, 62nd, 63rd and 64th sessions of General Assembly.
House District 88
Committees
64th GA (1971)
Legislation Sponsored
64th GA (1971)