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John BeardDEMDemocrat Democratic politician
72
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IAResidence (state)

John W. Beard (born November 4, 1951, in Decorah, Iowa) is a Democratic politician, representing the 16th District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008. Beard lost his campaign for re-election to Bob Hager in 2010. Beard is currently the Democratic candidate for Senate District 28, which after redistricting, included part of the old House District 16. The Senate seat does not have an incumbent.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Rutgers University
Attended
1972
University of Miami
Attended
1971
Past Positions1 - 3 of 3
Representative
Iowa State House of Representatives
2008 - 2010
Businessman
J.W. Beard Welding and Machine
Farmer
Other Experience1 - 5 of 5
Director
Winneshiek Pheasants Forever
1987 - 2003
Board Member
Winneshiek County Conservation Board
2000 - Current
Director
Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited
2000 - Current
President
Winneshiek Pheasants Forever
1989 - 1991
Board Member
Winneshiek County Conservation Board
2000 - Current