Senator Steven D. Hansen View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 76 (1995) - 79 (2001)

House: 72 (1987) - 75 (1993)
89 (2021)

Home County: Woodbury

Steven D. Hansen

Woodbury County

Birth: February 5, 1955, Sioux City. Parents: Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen. Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School, 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; B.A., graduated with honors, Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988. Spouse: Glenda DenHerder, 1983. Profession and Activities: Director of Woodbury County Juvenile Detention Center, 1980-1987. Currently self-employed. Past state president of Iowa Jaycees. Member: Jaycees, Siouxland Ski Club, and several community boards. Served 4 terms in House. Term: First.

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