Representative Dwight L. Dinkla View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 75 (1993) - 77 (1997)
Home County: Guthrie
Dwight L. Dinkla
Guthrie County
Birth: December 30, 1951, Adair County. Parents: Elmer and Arlene Dinkla. Education: Graduated from Adair-Casey Community High School, 1970; Morningside College, 1973; Drake University Law School, 1977. Military service: U.S. Marine Corps, 1977-1980; Lt. col. in Iowa Army National Guard, 1982-present. Spouse: Brenda E. Reha, 1973. Children: 1 daughter: Jill; 3 sons: Alex, Jordan, and Dylan. Activities: Member and past president: 5A Bar Association; Guthrie Center Lions Club; Guthrie County Conservation Foundation. Past director, New Homestead Nursing Home. Former trustee, Guthrie Center Municipal Utilities. Member: Guthrie County and Iowa State Bar Associations, American Trial Lawyers Association, Iowa National Guard Officers Association, Guthrie Center Area Development Corporation, American Legion, Farm Bureau, Wallace Foundation, Pheasants Forever, Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce, and First Presbyterian Church (Guthrie Center). Term: First.