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Permanent LinkRepresentative Scott Ourth View All Years
Term
Serving third term in House.
Profession
Public affairs executive, operating engineer.
Education
Graduated from Hixson High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Received B.A. from Graceland College, Lamoni. Graduate work, Central Michigan University.
Memberships and Activities
Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Commission; Statewide Fire and Police Retirement System Board of Directors; Board of Directors, Warren County Philanthropic Partnership; and Indianola Noon Lions Club. Past service includes Governor’s Rebuild Iowa Commission; Board of Directors, Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc., Vice-president in 2010; Alumni Board of Directors, Graceland University; Board of Directors, Warren County Leadership Institute; Warren County Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Izaak Walton League 2015 “Legislator of the Year”; Warren Soil and Water Conservation Board 2016 “Friend of Conservation” Award; Raccoon River Watershed Association 2016 Legislator of the Year; Appalachian Trail “2000 Miler” Award, 2002; Outstanding Young Men of America; American Cancer Society Distinguished Service Award; American Heart Association Director’s Award; Who’s Who Among American University and College Students; Dean’s List; Student Government Award.
Birth and Residence
Born in 1959 in Columbia, Missouri. Raised in Morgantown, West Virginia, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, and resides in Ackworth.
Family Members
Wife, Dr. Heather Ourth; one son.