Rich Arnold

Richard D. Arnold
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
In office
2003–2013
Preceded byJanet Petersen
Succeeded byDean Fisher
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 91st district
In office
January 9, 1995 – 2003
Preceded byJack Beaman
Succeeded byDave Heaton
Personal details
Born (1945-02-09) February 9, 1945
Russell, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCheryl
Residence(s)Russell, Iowa
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
OccupationState Representative
Websitewww3.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

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

Career

Politics

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]

Farming

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

Organizations

He is an active member of the following organizations:

Family

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

References

  1. ^ "Rich Arnold - Biography". Iowa House of Representatives. Archived from the original on October 19, 2011. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Arnold announces reelection bid". Journal Express. January 19, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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