Senator Dick L. Dearden View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 11/2/2019
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 76 (1995) - 86 (2015)
Home County: Polk
Dick L. Dearden
Polk County
Retired job developer for the 5th Judicial District. Born, raised, and resides in Des Moines. Graduated from East High School. Former Chair of the Polk County Democratic Party, 1978-80. AFSCME retiree. Member of AMVETS, Izaak Walton League, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, and ACLV. Wife Sharon; two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Serving second term in Senate.