Senator Jim Lind View All Years

Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Republican

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 71 (1985) - 77 (1997)

Home County: Black Hawk

Family Members Who Served in the Iowa Legislature: Father: Thomas A. Lind; GAs 67 - 71

Jim Lind

Black Hawk County

Birth: July 12, 1955, Waterloo. Parents: Thomas A. and Barbara J. (Schupp) Lind. Education: Graduated, Waterloo Columbus High School, 1973. Spouse: Peggy, 1979. Children: 2 daughters: Allison and Sarah. Profession and Activities: Owner/operator of Jim Lind Standard since 1980. Past chair, My Waterloo Days, 1985. Young at Heart Award, Columbus High, 1986. Friend of the Year, Afro-American Community Broadcasting, Inc., (KBBG), 1987. Awards: Citizen of the Year, Waterloo, 1987. Outstanding Young Iowan, State of Iowa Jaycees, 1988. Business of the Year, Waterloo, 1991. Executive Finance Committee, My Waterloo Days. Trustee, Covenant Foundation, Inc. Member: St. Edwards Catholic Church, Elks Club, Crossroads Rotary, Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, Kimball Ridge Association, Amoco Oil Sterling Fraternity. Elected to Iowa Senate in special election January, 1986. Elected assistant minority leader, 1992-1994. Term: Third.

Senate District 13