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
Birth: January 5, 1913, Austin, Minnesota. Parents: Nels and Nellie Goodwin. Education: Graduated from Austin High School, 1931; B.S., University of Minnesota, 1936; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1945. Spouse: Marion Blomgren, 1936. Children: 2 daughters: Nanette and Julie; 1 son, David. Activities: Clinton County extension director, 1951-1978. Distinguished Service Award, 1960. Bereford-Quaife Award, 1967. Iowa Cattleman's Award, 1969. Honorary Master Pork Producer, 1971. Liberty Bell Award, 1975. R.K. Bliss Extension Award, 1976. President: Iowa Association of County Extension Directors (1965), National Association of County Agricultural Agents (1975). Member: United Methodist Church, People to People International, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Masonic Lodge, Clinton County Farm Bureau, Cattleman's and Pork Producers Association. Term: Third.