Senator John P. Kibbie View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 61 (1965) - 62 (1967)
73 (1989) - 84 (2011)

House: 59 (1961) - 60 (1963)

Home County: Palo Alto

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John P. Kibbie

Palo Alto County

Birth: July 14, 1929, Palo Alto County. Parents: John and Nell Kibbie. Education: Graduated from Ayrshire High School. Military Service: Tank commander during the Korean Conflict, 1951-1953. Spouse: Kay. Children: 4 daughters; 2 sons; 5 stepchildren. Profession and Activities: Farmer/cattle feeder. Iowa Lakes Community College, 17 years; board president, 10 years. Member: Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Moose, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Corn Growers, Pork Producers, Cattlemen's Association, Farm Bureau, Farmers' Union, Eagles, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Former mediator for the Iowa Mediation Service. Director of Brenton Banks. Served in Iowa House, 1960-1964. Served in Iowa Senate, 1964-1968. Term: Fourth.

Senate District 4