Senator Michael W. Connolly View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Birth Place: Dubuque, Iowa
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 73 (1989) - 82 (2007)
House: 68 (1979) - 72 (1987)
Home County: Dubuque
Michael W. Connolly
Dubuque County
Birth: October 31, 1945, Dubuque. Parents: Albert and Margaret Daly Connolly. Education: Attended St. Joseph's Grade School, Farley; graduated from St. Joseph's High School, 1963; B.A., Loras College, 1967; M.A., 1976. Military service: U.S. veteran. Spouse: Martha Fessler of Farley, 1972. Children: 1 daughter, Maureen; 1 son, John. Activities: Teacher at Dubuque Senior High School for the past 20 years. Member: St. Joseph's Church, Dubuque; Dubuque Education Association; Loras Club; Dubuque County Democratic Party; Four Mounds Association; Regional Coordinating Council; and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. Served 5 terms in Iowa House. Term: First.