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Bruce Bearinger

Fayette County

Term

Serving third term in House.

Profession

Oelwein Economic Development Director.

Education

M.Ag. in professional agriculture from Iowa State University.

Memberships and Activities

Previously served as education director for ISU Extension in Buchanan County. Served on the Oelwein City Council. Works on local food initiatives and is helping to develop a health and wellness survey for Oelwein. Served on the Economic Development Finance Committee, Oelwein Jaycees, Buchanan Food Pantry Board, and Co-op Board. Helped launch the Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence and served on its first board of directors. Active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Monticello. Raised in Onslow and resides in Oelwein.

Family Members

Wife, Eileen; one son and one daughter.

House District 64