Representative John R. Whitaker View All Years

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John R. Whitaker

Van Buren County

Term

Serving fourth term in House.

Profession

Family farmer.

Education

Received B.S. in animal science and B.S. in agriculture education from Iowa State University.

Memberships and Activities

Served on Van Buren County Board of Supervisors and served as president of the Iowa Farmers Union. Former chair of the Van Buren County Democrats. Member of Belmont Masonic Lodge in Hillsboro, Keosauqua Rotary Club, and agricultural working group of the Vision 2010 Board. Member of Hillsboro Baptist Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1956 in Keosauqua. Resides near Hillsboro.

Family Members

Wife Lorrie; two sons and one daughter.

House District 90