Jerry Kearns | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2019[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1944 Clark County, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diane |
| Residence | Keokuk, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Southeast Iowa Community College |
| Occupation | Industrial electrician, union representative |
Jerry A. Kearns (born July 8, 1944) is a Democratic politician who represented the 83rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.
He was ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee and also served on the Agriculture, Labor, and Ways and Means Committee.[2]
Education
Kearns graduated from Wyaconda High School in Missouri in 1962. He later attended Southeast Iowa Community College and also went to a four-year electrician apprenticeship.[2]
Career
From 1965 to 1969, Kearns served in the US Air Force. Outside politics Kearns spent 38 years as an industrial electrician at Henniges Automotive.[2]
Organizations
Kearns has been a member of the following organizations:
- Lee County Board of Supervisors
- American Legion
- Elks Club
- University of Iowa Labor Advisory Board
- Lee County Democratic Party
- Iowa Democratic Party
- Keokuk's Trinity United Methodist Church[2]
Family
Kearns is married to his wife Diane and together they have two sons, Christopher and Aaron, along with seven grandchildren.[2]
References
- ↑ "Representative Jeff Kurtz". Iowa State Legislature. January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "JERRY KEARNS". Iowa House Democrats. Archived from the original on 22 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
External links
- Representative Jerry Kearns official Iowa General Assembly site
- Jerry Kearns State Representative official constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart