Senator Jim Lind View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 71 (1985) - 77 (1997)
Home County: Black Hawk
Family Members Who Served in the Iowa Legislature: Father: Thomas A. Lind; GAs 67 - 71
Jim Lind
Black Hawk County
Born on July 12, 1955 in Waterloo, Iowa, son of Thomas A. and Barbara J. Lind. Youngest of six children. Graduated from Columbus High School, Waterloo, 1973. Married Peggy Ehli of Sioux City, 1979. Owner/Operator of Jim Lind Standard since 1980. Two Daughters: Allison (August 28, 1982) and Sarah (April 5, 1986). Past Chairperson, My Waterloo Days, 1985. Executive Committee, My Waterloo Days; Board of Trustees, Covenant Foundation Inc.; Board of Directors, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce; National Dealer Advisory Council, Amoco Oil; Elks Club; Amoco Oil Company - Sterling Fraternity; Crossroads Rotary; St. Edwards Catholic Church. Elected to Senate, January 1986; reelected, November, 1986. First term.