Representative Beverly J. Nelson View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 2/12/2025
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 76 (1995) - 78 (1999)
Home County: Marshall
Beverly J. Nelson
Marshall County
Birth: July 2, 1929, Clemons. Parents: Benedict and Dora May Dunn. Education: Graduated from Clemons High School; Mercy School of Nursing; BSN, University of Iowa, 1973; M.S., Iowa State University, 1975; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1981. Spouse: Richard (deceased), 1941. Children: 2 daughters; 3 sons. Grandchildren: 7. Profession and Activities: Executive vice president, Iowa Valley Community College District. Member: Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce, board of directors; Brenton Bank, board of directors; Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, board of trustees; Ex-officio member of the State of Iowa Work Force Development Board; MEDIC board; Rotary; United States Commission on Civil Rights, State of Iowa Advisory Committee; St. Mary's Catholic Church. Chair of Health and Human Rights Appropriation Subcommittee and member of the Appropriation, Transportation and State Government committees. Term: Second.