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Permanent LinkDennis M. Cohoon
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| Retired Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 89 | |
| 01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023 | |
| 87 |
Serving eighteenth term in House. Retired teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and took graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Iowa Army National Guard. Member of First Christian Church and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Served on the Education Commission of the States. Former member of Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, and Iowa State Education Association. Born in 1953 in Burlington. Raised and resides in Burlington. Wife, Sue; three stepchildren (one deceased); seven stepgrandchildren.Term
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Education
Military Service
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Birth and Residence
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| Retired Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 88 | |
| 01/14/2019 - 01/10/2021 | |
| 87 |
Serving seventeenth term in House. Retired teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and took graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Iowa Army National Guard. Member of First Christian Church and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Served on the Education Commission of the States. Former member of Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, and Iowa State Education Association. Born in 1953 in Burlington. Raised and resides in Burlington. Wife, Sue; three stepchildren (one deceased); seven stepgrandchildren.Term
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Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
Family Members
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| Retired Special Education Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 87 | |
| 01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019 | |
| 87 |
Serving sixteenth term in House. Retired teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and took graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Army National Guard. Served on the Education Commission of the States. Former member of Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, and Iowa State Education Association. Member of First Christian Church. Member of Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Born in 1953 in Burlington. Raised and resides in Burlington. Wife, Sue; three stepchildren (one deceased); seven stepgrandchildren.Term
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Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
Family Members
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| Retired Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 86 | |
| 01/12/2015 - 01/08/2017 | |
| 87 |
Serving fifteenth term in House. Retired teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Army National Guard. Served on the Education Commission of the States. Member of First Christian Church. Former member of Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, and Iowa State Education Association. Member of Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Born in 1953 in Burlington. Raised and resides in Burlington. Wife, Sue; four stepchildren.Term
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Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
Family Members
| Bills & Committees | |
| Retired Special Education Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 85 | |
| 01/14/2013 - 01/11/2015 | |
| 87 |
Serving fourteenth term in House. Retired teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Army National Guard. Served on the Education Commission of the States. Member of First Christian Church. Former member of Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, and Iowa State Education Association. Member of Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Born in 1953 in Burlington. Raised and resides in Burlington. Wife, Sue; four stepchildren.Term
Profession
Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
Family Members
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| Retired Special Education Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 84 | |
| 01/10/2011 - 01/13/2013 | |
| 88 |
Serving thirteenth term in House. Retired teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Army National Guard. Served on the Education Commission of the States. Member of First Christian Church, Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Born in 1953 in Burlington. Raised and resides in Burlington. Wife, Sue; four stepchildren.Term
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Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
Family Members
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| Special Education Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 83 | |
| 01/12/2009 - 01/09/2011 | |
| 88 |
Serving twelfth term in House. Teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Army National Guard. Served on the Education Commission of States. Member of First Christian Church, Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Born in 1953 in Burlington. Raised and resides in Burlington. Wife Sue; four stepchildren. Term
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Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
Family Members
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| Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 82 | |
| 01/08/2007 - 01/11/2009 | |
| 88 |
Serving eleventh term in House. Teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Army National Guard. Served on the Education Commission of States. Member of First Christian Church, Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Born in 1953, raised, and resides in Burlington. Wife Sue and four stepchildren. Term
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Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
Family Members
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| Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 81 | |
| 01/10/2005 - 01/07/2007 | |
| 88 |
Serving tenth term in House. Teacher. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and graduate courses in special education at the University of Iowa. Served six years in Army National Guard. Served on the Education Commission of States. Member of First Christian Church, Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Born, raised, and resides in Burlington. Term
Profession
Education
Military Service
Memberships and Activities
Birth and Residence
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| Special Education Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 80 | |
| 01/13/2003 - 01/09/2005 | |
| 88 |
Teacher. Born, raised, and resides in Burlington. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and pursuing graduate degree in special education at the University of Iowa. Served on the Education Commission of States. Member of Oak Street Baptist Church, Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Served six years in U.S. Army National Guard. Serving ninth term in House.
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| Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 79 | |
| 01/08/2001 - 01/12/2003 | |
| 100 |
Teacher. Born, raised, and resides in Burlington. Graduated from Burlington High School. Received A.A. from Southeastern Community College, B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College, and pursuing graduate degree in special education at the University of Iowa. Served on the Education Commission of States. Member of Oak Street Baptist Church, Burlington Education Association, Geode Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, and Des Moines County Democratic Central Committee. Served six years in US. Army National Guard. Serving eighth term in House.
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| Teacher | |
| Des Moines | |
| 78 | |
| 01/11/1999 - 01/07/2001 | |
| 100 |
Birth: March, 29, 1953, Burlington. Parents: Meril and Marie Cohoon. Education: Graduated from Burlington H.S., 1971; Southwestern Community College, 1974; B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977; graduate work, University of Iowa. Military Service: Iowa Army National Guard, 1973-79. Spouse: Sue. Profession and Activities: Special education teacher, Burlington Community H.S. Member: Burlington Education Association; Iowa State Education Association; Geode Education Association; Des Moines County District Central Committee; and Oak Street Baptist Church. Term: Seventh.
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| Des Moines | |
| 77 | |
| 01/13/1997 - 01/10/1999 | |
| 100 |
Birth: March 29, 1953, Burlington. Parents: Meril and Marie Cohoon. Education: Graduated Burlington High School, 1971; Southeastern Community College, 1974; B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977; graduate work, University of Iowa. Military Service: Iowa Army National Guard, 1973-79. Profession and Activities: Special education teacher, Burlington Community High School. Member: Burlington Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Geode Education Association, Des Moines County District Central Committee, and Oak Street Baptist Church. Term: Sixth.
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| Des Moines | |
| 76 | |
| 01/09/1995 - 01/12/1997 | |
| 100 |
Birth: March 29, 1953, Des Moines County. Parents: Meril and Marie Cohoon. Education: Graduated Burlington High School, 1971; Southeastern Community College, 1974; B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977; graduate work, University of Iowa. Military service: Iowa Army National Guard. Profession and Activities: Special education teacher, Burlington Community High School. Member: Burlington Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Geode Education Association, Des Moines County District Central Committee, and Oak Street Baptist Church. Term: Fifth.
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| Des Moines | |
| 75 | |
| 01/11/1993 - 01/08/1995 | |
| 100 |
Birth: March 29, 1953, Des Moines County. Parents: Meril and Marie Cohoon. Education: Graduated Burlington High School, 1971; Southeastern Community College, 1974; B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977; graduate work, University of Iowa. Military service: Iowa Army National Guard. Activities: Special education teacher, Burlington Community High School. Member: Burlington Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Geode Education Association, Des Moines County District Central Committee, and Oak Street Baptist Church. Term: Fourth.
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| Des Moines | |
| 74 | |
| 01/14/1991 - 01/10/1993 | |
| 60 |
Birth: March 29, 1953, Des Moines County. Parents: Meril and Marie Cohoon. Education: Graduated Burlington High School, 1971; Southeastern Community College, 1974; B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977; graduate work, University of Iowa. Military service: Iowa Army National Guard. Activities: Special education teacher, Burlington Community High School. Member: Burlington Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Geode Education Association, Des Moines County District Central Committee, and Oak Street Baptist Church. Term: Third.
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| Des Moines | |
| 73 | |
| 01/09/1989 - 01/13/1991 | |
| 60 |
Birth: March 29, 1953, Des Moines County. Parents: Meril and Marie Cohoon. Education: Graduated Burlington High School, 1971; Southeastern Community College, 1974; B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977; graduate work, University of Iowa. Military service: Iowa Army National Guard. Activities: Special education teacher, Burlington Community High School. Member: Burlington Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Geode Education Association, Des Moines County District Central Committee, and Oak Street Baptist Church. Term: Second.
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| Des Moines | |
| 72 | |
| 01/12/1987 - 01/08/1989 | |
| 60 |
Born on March 29, 1953, in Des Moines County, Iowa, son of Meril and Marie Cohoon. Graduated from Burlington High School, 1971; Southeastern Community College, 1974; Iowa Wesleyan College, B.A., 1977; graduate work, University of Iowa. Special Education teacher, Burlington Community High School. Served in Iowa Army National Guard. Member: Burlington Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Geode Education Association, Des Moines County District Central Committee, Oak Street Baptist Church. First term.