Senator Richard J. Varn View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 72 (1987) - 75 (1993)

House: 70 (1983) - 71 (1985)

Home County: Johnson

Richard J. Varn

Johnson County

Born in Des Moines, May 31, 1958, son of Leonard and Carolyn Varn. Married to Julia Burton, 1984. One child, Sarah, born 1986. Graduated from Solon High School, 1976. B.A. with honors from University of Iowa, 1981. Phi Beta Kappa. Completed two years at University of Iowa Law School. Employee of Colonial Bakery of Cedar Rapids 1976-85; Construction Worker. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Solon, Iowa, Solon Optimists Club, Solon Development Commission. Served two terms in Iowa House. First term in Iowa Senate.

Senate District 27