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Charles W. Hutchins
Audubon County
Birth: March 29, 1931, Guthrie County. Parents: Jack and Hazel Hutchins. Education: Graduated from Audubon High School, 1948. Military Service: U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, 3 years. Spouse: JoAnn Reser, 1955. Children: 4 daughters. Grandchildren: 3. Activities: Member: Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Lions, Elks, and United Methodist Church. Senate assistant minority floor leader, 1979-1983. Assistant majority floor leader, 1983-1985. Elected Senate majority leader for 1986 session; re-elected to serve as majority leader in 1987-1988 sessions. Serving in the 73rd General Assembly as Senate majority leader. Chair: Iowa Legislative Council, Senate Committee on Rules & Administration. Served 2 terms in Iowa House. Term: Seventh.