Senator Norman J. Goodwin View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 4/2/2010
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 68 (1979) - 73 (1989)
Home County: Clinton
Norman J. Goodwin
Clinton County
Born in Austin, Minn., on January 5, 1913, son of Nels and Nellie Goodwin. Graduated from Austin High School, 1931. B.S., University of Minnesota, 1936. M.S., University of Minnesota, 1945. Clinton County extension director, 1951-78. Married Marion Blomgren, 1936. One son and two daughters. Distinguished Service Award, 1960; president of the Iowa Association of County Extension Directors, 1965; Bereford-Quaife Award, 1967; Iowa Cattleman's Award, 1969; Honorary Master Pork Producer, 1971; Liberty Bell Award, 1975; president of the National Association of Agricultural Agents, 1975; R. K. Bliss Extension Citation, 1976; Able Toastmaster, 1976. Member: United Methodist Church, People to People International, U.N. Association, Lions, Masonic Lodge, Clinton County Farm Bureau, Cattleman's and Pork Producers Association. Second term.