Henry V. Rayhons

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Semi-retired Farmer
Hancock
85
01/14/2013 - 01/11/2015
8

Term

Serving ninth term in House.

Profession

Farmer.

Education

Graduate of Garner High School.

Memberships and Activities

Member of Garner Lions Club, Iowa Dairy Association, Farm Bureau, Iowa Beef Producers, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and Iowa Taxpayers Association. State treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, Hancock County Farm Bureau president, Iowa Farm Bureau Board, and former Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner. Worked on campaigns for Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Representative Tom Latham.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1936 in rural Garner. Resides near Garner.

Family Members

Wife, Donna; four children, 10 grandchildren, three stepchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Semi-retired Farmer
Hancock
84
01/10/2011 - 01/13/2013
11

Term

Serving eighth term in House.

Profession

Farmer.

Education

Graduate of Garner High School.

Memberships and Activities

Member of Gamer Lions Club, Iowa Dairy Association, Farm Bureau, Iowa Beef Producers, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and Iowa Taxpayers Association. State treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, Hancock County Farm Bureau president, Iowa Farm Bureau Board, and former Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner. Worked on campaigns for Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Representative Tom Latham.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1936 in rural Garner. Resides near Garner.

Family Members

Wife, Donna; four children, 10 grandchildren, three stepchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Semi-retired Farmer
Hancock
83
01/12/2009 - 01/09/2011
11

Term

Serving seventh term in House.

Profession

Farmer.

Education

Graduate of Garner High School.

Memberships and Activities

Member of Garner Lions Club, Iowa Dairy Association, Farm Bureau, Iowa Beef Producers, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and Iowa Taxpayers Association. State treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, Hancock County Farm Bureau president, Iowa Farm Bureau Board, and former Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner. Worked on campaigns for Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Representative Tom Latham.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1936 in rural Garner. Resides near Garner.

Family Members

Wife Donna; four children, 10 grandchildren, three stepchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Farmer
Hancock
82
01/08/2007 - 01/11/2009
11

Term

Serving sixth term in House.

Profession

Farmer.

Education

Graduate of Garner High School.

Memberships and Activities

Member of Garner Lions Club, Iowa Dairy Association, Farm Bureau, Iowa Beef Producers, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and Iowa Taxpayers Association. State treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, Hancock County Farm Bureau president, Iowa Farm Bureau Board, and former Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner. Worked on campaigns for Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Representative Tom Latham.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1936 in rural Garner. Resides near Garner.

Family Members

Wife Marvalyn (deceased); four children, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Farmer
Hancock
81
01/10/2005 - 01/07/2007
11

Term

Serving fifth term in House.

Profession

Farmer.

Education

Graduate of Garner High School.

Memberships and Activities

Member of Garner Lions Club, Iowa Dairy Association, Farm Bureau, Iowa Beef Producers, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and Iowa Taxpayers Association. Former state treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, Hancock County Farm Bureau president, Iowa Farm Bureau Board, and former Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation Commissioner. Worked on campaigns for Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Rep. Tom Latham.

Birth and Residence

Born, raised, and resides near Garner.

Family Members

Wife Marvalyn; four children, 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Farmer
Hancock
80
01/13/2003 - 01/09/2005
11

Farmer. Born, raised, and resides in Garner. Graduate of Garner High School. Member of Garner Lions Club, Iowa Dairy Association, Farm Bureau, Iowa Beef Producers, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and Iowa Taxpayers Association. State treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, 1984-96, Hancock County Farm Bureau president, Iowa Farm Bureau Board, 1986-96; and Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation commissioner, 1986-96. Worked on campaigns for Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Rep. Tom Latham. Wife Marvalyn; four children, and 10 grandchildren. Serving fourth term in House.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Farmer
Hancock
79
01/08/2001 - 01/12/2003
16

Farmer. Born, raised, and resides near Garner. Graduate of Garner High School. Member of Garner Lions Club, Iowa Dairy Association, Farm Bureau, Iowa Beef Producers, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, and Iowa Taxpayers Association. State treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, 1984-96, Hancock County Farm Bureau president, Iowa Farm Bureau Board, 1986-96, and Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation Commissioner, 1986-96. Worked on campaigns for Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Rep. Tom Latham. Wife Marvalyn; four children, 8 grandchildren. Serving third term in House.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Farmer
Hancock
78
01/11/1999 - 01/07/2001
16

Birth: May 8, 1936, Hancock County. Parents: Agnes and Henry Rayhons. Education: Graduate of Garner High School. Spouse: Marvalyn, 1959. Children: 2 daughters; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 8. Profession and Activities: Past President Hancock Farm Bureau; Iowa Farm Bureau State Board of Directors, 1987-1995; former church board Member: state treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, 1985-present; Soil and Water District Conservation commissioner, 1986-1996. Member: Hancock Winnebago Beef Producers; Corn Growers Association; Iowa Soybean Association; Iowa Dairy Producers; Honorary member, Future Farmers of America; Iowa Taxpayers Association, Garner Lions Club. Term: Second.

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State Representative
Republican
Bills & Committees
Farmer
Hancock
77
01/13/1997 - 01/10/1999
16

Birth: May 8, 1936, Hancock County. Parents: Agnes and Henry Rayhons. Education: Graduate of Garner High School. Spouse: Marvalyn, 1959. Children: 2 daughters; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 7. Profession and Activities: Past President Hancock Farm Bureau; Iowa Farm Bureau State Board of Directors, 1987-1995; former church board member; state treasurer of Iowa Catholic Workmen, 1985-present; Soil and Water District Conservation commissioner, 1986-1996. Member: Hancock Winnebago Beef Producers; Corn Growers Association; Iowa Soybean Association; Iowa Dairy Producers; Honory member. Future Farmers of America; Iowa Taxpayers Association, Garner Lions Club. Term: First.

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