Representative Dwight L. Dinkla View All Years

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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. Profession and 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, Iowa National Guard Officers Association, Guthrie Center Area Development Corporation, American Legion, Farm Bureau, Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce, and First Presbyterian Church (Guthrie Center). Term: Second.

House District 78