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American politician (born 1945)

Richard D. Arnold
Member of the Iowa House of Representativesfrom the 72nd district91st (1995-2003)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 1995
Personal details
Born (1945-02-09) February 9, 1945 (age 79)Russell, Iowa
Political party Republican
Spouse Cheryl
Residence Russell, Iowa
Alma mater University of Iowa
Occupation State Representative
Website www3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/member.do?id=91

Richard D. Arnold (born February 9, 1945) is an Iowa State Representative from the 72nd District. He was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1994.[1]

Early life and education

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Arnold was raised in Russell, Iowa. He obtained his degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University.[2]

Arnold has served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Local Government committee; the Natural Resources committee; and the Transportation committee. His prior political experience includes serving on the Lucas County Board of Supervisors from 1987 to 1994 and also on the Russell City Council.[2]

Arnold was re-elected in 2006 with 6,117 votes (60%), defeating Democratic opponent Buzz Malone.[3]

He is also a farmer and co-owner of Arnold Farm and Trucking.[2]

He is an active member of the following organizations:

Arnold is married to his wife Cheryl and together they have five children and eight grandchildren.[2]

  1. ^ "Rich Arnold - Biography". Iowa House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Arnold announces reelection bid". Journal Express. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2006.{{[cite web](/wiki/Template:Cite%5Fweb "Template:Cite web")}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded byJack Beaman 91st District 1995 – 2003 Succeeded byDave Heaton
Preceded byJanet Petersen 72nd District 2003 – 2013 Succeeded byDean Fisher