Wally E. Horn

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
87
01/09/2017 - 01/13/2019
35

Term

Serving tenth term in Senate. Served five terms in House.

Profession

Retired education facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Schools.

Education

Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa.

Military Service

Served in the U.S. Army and is a Korean War veteran who served in Germany during that time.

Memberships and Activities

Member of National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee, Council of State Governments, Midwest Legislators Executive Committee, and charter member of the Executive Board of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Former member of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and former board member of Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Member of VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks Lodge. Past president of the Cedar Rapids Kiwanis. Member of Community Corrections Board for several years. Past president of the Cedar Rapids Teachers Association.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1933 in Bloomfield. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife, Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter (deceased), and seven grandchildren.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
86
01/12/2015 - 01/08/2017
35

Term

Serving tenth term in Senate. Served five terms in House.

Profession

Retired education facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Schools.

Education

Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa.

Military Service

Served in the U.S. Army and is a Korean War veteran who served in Germany during that time.

Memberships and Activities

Served on National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee for 16 years. Member of Council of State Governments; Midwest Legislators Executive Committee; and charter member of the Executive Board of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Former member of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and former board member of Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Member of VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks Lodge. Past president of the Cedar Rapids Kiwanis. Member of Community Corrections Board for several years. Past president of the Cedar Rapids Teachers Association.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1933 in Bloomfield. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife, Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter (deceased), and seven grandchildren.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
85
01/14/2013 - 01/11/2015
35

Term

Served five terms in House. Serving ninth term in Senate.

Profession

Retired education facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Schools.

Education

Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A & M and the University of Iowa.

Military Service

Served in the U.S. Army and is a Korean War veteran who served in Germany during that time.

Memberships and Activities

Served on National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee for 16 years. Member of Council of State Governments; Midwest Legislators Executive Committee; and Board of Directors, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Former member of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and former board member of Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Member of VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks Lodge. Past president of the Cedar Rapids Kiwanis. Member of Community Corrections Board for several years. Past president of the Cedar Rapids Teachers Association.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1933 in Bloomfield. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife, Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter (deceased), and six grandchildren.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
84
01/10/2011 - 01/13/2013
17

Term

Served five terms in House. Serving ninth term in Senate.

Profession

Retired education facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Schools.

Education

Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa.

Military Service

Served in the U.S. Army.

Memberships and Activities

Former member of National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee. Member of Council of State Governments· Midwest Legislators Executive Committee; and Board of Directors Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Former member of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and former board member of Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Member of VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks Lodge.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1933 in Bloomfield. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife, Phyllis Peterson: one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
83
01/12/2009 - 01/09/2011
17

Term

Served five terms in House. Serving eighth term in Senate.

Profession

Retired education facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Schools.

Education

Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa.

Military Service

Served in the U.S. Army.

Memberships and Activities

Former member of National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee. Member of Council of State Governments, Midwest Legislators Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Former member of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, and board member of Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Member of VFW and Elks.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1933 in Bloomfield. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
82
01/08/2007 - 01/11/2009
17

Term

Served five terms in House. Serving eighth term in Senate.

Profession

Retired education facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Schools.

Education

Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa.

Military Service

Served in the U.S. Army.

Memberships and Activities

Member of National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee; Council of State Governments; former member of Midwest Legislators Executive Committee; and board of directors, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Former member, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Former board member, Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball, VFW.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1933 in Bloomfield. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
81
01/10/2005 - 01/07/2007
17

Term

Served five terms in House. Serving seventh term in Senate.

Profession

Retired education facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Schools.

Education

Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa.

Military Service

Served in the U.S. Army.

Memberships and Activities

Member of National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee; Council of State Governments; former member of Midwest Legislators Executive Committee; and Board of Directors, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Former member, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Former board member, Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball, VFW.

Birth and Residence

Born in Bloomfield and resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Wife Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
State Senator
Linn
80
01/13/2003 - 01/09/2005
17

Retired education facilitator at the Cedar Rapids Schools. Born in Bloomfield and resides in Cedar Rapids. Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University; graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa. Member of National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee, Council of State Governments Executive Committee, board of directors Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, and Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Served in U.S. Army. Wife Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Served five terms in House. Serving sixth term in Senate.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
79
01/08/2001 - 01/12/2003
27

Retired education facilitator from the Cedar Rapids Schools. Born in Bloomfield and resides in Cedar Rapids. Received B.A. and M.A. from Truman State University, graduate work at Texas A&M and the University of Iowa. Member of National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee, Council of State Governments, former member of Midwest Legislators, Executive Committee, board of directors Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, and Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Served in US. Army. Wife Phyllis Peterson; one son, one daughter, six grandchildren Served five terms in House. Serving fifth term in Senate.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
78
01/11/1999 - 01/07/2001
27

Birth: November 28, 1933, Bloomfield. Parents: Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Education: Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952; B.S. (1958) Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College; M.A., 1962; graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Military Service: U.S. Army, 1953-1955. Spouse: Phyllis Peterson, 1989. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 1 son, Gregory. Grandchildren: 5. Profession and Activities: Former teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Member: Christian Church and American Legion. Past president: Kiwanis, Cedar Rapids Education Association. Board member, Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Former board member, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Served 5 terms in Iowa House. Majority Leader, July 1992 to 1997. Term: Fifth.

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
77
01/13/1997 - 01/10/1999
27

Birth: November 28, 1933, Bloomfield. Parents: Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Education: Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952; B.S. (1958) Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College; M.A., 1962; graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Military Service: U.S. Army, 1953-1955. Spouse: Phyllis Peterson, 1989. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 1 son, Gregory. Grandchildren: 5. Profession and Activities: Facilitator, Information Office, Cedar Rapids Community School District; former teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Member: Christian Church and American Legion. Past president: Kiwanis, Cedar Rapids Education Association. Board member,. Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Former board member, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Served 5 terms in Iowa House. Majority Leader, July 1992 to 1997. Term: Fourth

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State Senator
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Legislator
Linn
76
01/09/1995 - 01/12/1997
27

Birth: November 28, 1933, Bloomfield. Parents: Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Education: Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952; B.S. (1958) Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College; M.A., 1962; graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Military service: U.S. Army, 1953-1955. Spouse: Phyllis Peterson, 1989. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 1 son, Gregory. Profession and Activities: Facilitator, Information Office, Cedar Rapids Community School District; former teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Member: Christian Church and American Legion. Past president: Kiwanis, Cedar Rapids Education Association. Board member, Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Former board member, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Served 5 terms in Iowa House. Elected Majority Leader, July 1992. Term: Fourth.

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State Senator
Democrat
Legislator
Linn
75
01/11/1993 - 01/08/1995
27

Birth: November 28, 1933, Bloomfield. Parents: Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Education: Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952; B.S. (1958) Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College; M.A., 1962; graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Military service: U.S. Army, 1953-1955. Spouse: Phyllis Peterson. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 1 son, Gregory. Activities: Facilitator, Information Office, Cedar Rapids Community School District; former teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Member: Christian Church and American Legion. Past president: Kiwanis, Cedar Rapids Education Association. Board member, Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Former board member, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Served 5 terms in Iowa House. Elected Majority Leader, July 1992. Term: Third.

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State Senator
Democrat
Legislator
Linn
74
01/14/1991 - 01/10/1993
25

Birth: November 28, 1933, Bloomfield. Parents: Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Education: Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952; B.S. (1958) Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College; M.A., 1962; graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Military service: U.S. Army, 1953-1955. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 1 son, Gregory. Activities: Teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Member: Christian Church and American Legion. Past president: Kiwanis, Cedar Rapids Education Association. Board member, Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Former board member, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Served 5 terms in Iowa House. Term: Third.

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State Senator
Democrat
Legislator
Linn
73
01/09/1989 - 01/13/1991
25

Birth: November 28, 1933, Bloomfield. Parents: Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Education: Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952; B.S. (1958) Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College; M.A., 1962; graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Military Service: U.S. Army, 1953-1955. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 1 son, Gregory. Activities: Teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Member: Christian Church and American Legion. Past president: Kiwanis, Cedar Rapids Education Association. Board member, Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball. Former board member, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Served 5 terms in Iowa House. Term: Second.

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State Senator
Democrat
Legislator
Linn
72
01/12/1987 - 01/08/1989
25

Born November 28, 1933, in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952. B.S., Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College, 1958; M.A., 1962. Graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Children: Julie and Gregory. In U.S. Army, 1953-55. Member, Christian Church. Past president, Kiwanis and Cedar Rapids Education Association. Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball, board member. Former board president, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member. Five terms in Iowa House. Second term in Senate.

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State Senator
Democrat
Legislator
Linn
71
01/14/1985 - 01/11/1987
25

Born November 28, 1933, in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952. B.S., Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College, 1958; M.A., 1962. Graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Children: Julie and Gregory. In U. S. Army, 1953-55. Member, Christian Church. Past president, Kiwanis and Cedar Rapids Education Association. Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball, board member. Former board president, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member. Five terms in Iowa House. First term in Senate.

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State Senator
Democrat
Legislator
Linn
70
01/10/1983 - 01/13/1985
25

Born November 28, 1933, in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952. B.S., Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College, 1958; M.A., 1962. Graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Children: Julie and Gregory. In U.S. Army, 1953-55. Member, Christian Church. Past president, Kiwanis and Cedar Rapids Education Association. Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball, board member. Former board president, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member. Five terms in Iowa House. First term in Senate.

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State Representative
Democrat
Legislator
Linn
69
01/12/1981 - 01/09/1983
28

Born Nov. 28, 1933, in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Graduated Bloomfield High School, 1952. B.S., Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College, 1958; M.A., 1962. Graduate work, Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Teacher and coach, Jefferson Senior High. Children: Julie and Gregory. In U. S. Army, 1953- 55. Member., Christian Church. Past president, Kiwanis and Cedar Rapids Education Association. Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball board member. Former board president, Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member; past member, Democratic State Finance Committee; former Linn County Democratic Central committeeman. Fifth term.

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State Representative
Democrat
Teacher
Linn
68
01/08/1979 - 01/11/1981
28

Cedar Rapids District 28 Democrat Born Nov. 28, 1933 in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Graduated Bloomfield High School 1952. B.S., Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College 1958, M.A., 1962. Graduate work Texas A & M, University of Iowa. Teacher and coach Jefferson Senior High. Married Beverly Morse, Bloomfield, 1956. Children: Julie, Gregory. In U.S. Army 1953-1955. Member Methodist Church. Past president Kiwanis and Cedar Rapids Education Association, on Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball Board, past board member Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member, former member Democratic State Finance Committee, former Linn County Democratic Central committeeman. Fourth term.

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State Representative
Democrat
Teacher
Linn
67
01/10/1977 - 01/07/1979
28

Cedar Rapids District 28 Democrat Born Nov. 28, 1933 in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Graduated Bloomfield High School 1952. B.S., Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College 1958, M.A., 1962. Graduate work Texas A & M, University of Iowa. Teacher and coach Jefferson Senior High. Married Beverly Morse, Bloomfield, 1956. Children: Julie, Gregory. In U.S. Army 1953-1955. Member Methodist Church. Past president Kiwanis and Cedar Rapids Education Association, on Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball Board, past board member Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member, former member Democratic State Finance Committee, former Linn County Democratic Central committeeman. Third term.

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State Representative
Democrat
Teacher
Linn
66
01/13/1975 - 01/09/1977
28

Cedar Rapids District 28 Democrat Born Nov. 28, 1933 in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Graduated Bloomfield High School 1952. B.S., Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College 1958, M.A., 1962. Graduate work Texas A & M, University of Iowa. Teacher and coach Jefferson Senior High. Married Beverly Morse, Bloomfield, 1956. Children: Julie, Gregory. In U.S. Army 1953-1955. Member Methodist Church. Past president Kiwanis and Cedar Rapids Education Association, on Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball Board, past board member Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member, former member Democratic State Finance Committee, Former Linn County Democratic Central committeeman. Second term.

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State Representative
Democrat
Teacher
Linn
65
01/08/1973 - 01/12/1975
28

Cedar Rapids District 28 Democrat Born Nov. 28, 1933 in Bloomfield, son of Lyle and LaRetta Horn. Attended Bloomfield Grade School. Graduated Bloomfield High School 1952. B.S. Northeastern Missouri State Teachers College 1958, M.A. 1962. Graduate work Texas A & M and University of Iowa. Teacher and coach Jefferson Senior High. Married Beverly Morse of Bloomfield 1956. One daughter, Julie, and one son, Gregory. In U.S. Army 1953-55; served in Germany. Member Methodist Church. Past president Kiwanis, president-elect Cedar Rapids Education Association, on Cedar Rapids Kids League Baseball Board, past board member Linn County Historical and Museum Association. Legion member. Member Democratic State Finance Committee. Former Linn County Democratic Central Committeeman. First term.

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