Rick Olson

Rick Olson DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 39

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Rick OlsonDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 39
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Rick L. Olson (born 1951) is the Iowa State Representative from the 39th District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005. Olson was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Grandview College and received his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from Drake University. As of January 2013, Olson serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Judiciary, Public Safety, and Transportation committees. He also serves as a member of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
Drake University
JD
1976
Grandview College
Attended
Drake University
Bachelors
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Representative
Iowa State House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Representative
Iowa State House of Representatives
2004 - 2022
Attorney
Olson Law Firm
1979 - Current
Assistant Attorney
Polk County
1976 - 1979
Other Experience1 - 14 of 14
Member
Polk County Bar Association
Current
Member
Iowa Association for Justice
Current
Member
Iowa State Bar Association
Current
Member
Des Moines Elks
Current
Former Board Member
Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Former Member
Polk County Magistrate Appointing Commission
Former Member
Iowa Trial Lawyer's Association
Former Member
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Former Member
Polk County-Wide Oversight Committee
Member
Iowa Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owner's Association
Member
Des Moines Elks Lodge #98
Member
Asian and Latino Coalition
Former Member
Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Administration and Rules Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
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