Bruce Ali Teague III (born July 27, 1976) is an American entrepreneur serving as the

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since 2018.

Early life and education

Bruce Teague was born July 27, 1976, who is also known as Bruce, Junger, and Brucie. He moved to Iowa City from

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at 17 years old. Later, he earned his

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from

Kirkwood Community College Kirkwood Community College is a public community college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with several additional regional and county centers located in Belle Plaine, Coralville, Hiawatha, Monticello, Tipton, Vinton, Washington and Williamsburg. Histo ...

, a

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and a certificate in aging studies from the

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Career

Entrepreneurship

Teague is the CEO of Caring Hands and More, whose services include home care/companionship care, parent helper, pet care, professional cleaning, lawn care, supported community living, day rehabilitation, and crisis stabilization (CSB). He also owns CHARM Homes, LLC.

Politics / Iowa City Council (2018-2023)

On Oct 2, 2018, Teague was elected to the Iowa city council to fill the remainder of a four-year term vacated by Kingsley Botchway, who moved away from Iowa City. In early January 2020, he was appointed as

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, and was re-appointed in January 2022 for a four-year term.

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Early life and education

Career

Entrepreneurship

Politics / Iowa City Council (2018-2023)

See also

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