Jack William Hester (June 22, 1929 – April 29, 1999) was an American farmer and politician who served as a member of the

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from 1979 to 1993.

Early life and education

Born in Modale, Iowa, Hester graduated from Persia High School in Persia, Iowa in 1947. He served in the

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during the

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Career

Hester worked as a farmer and livestock dealer. Hester served in the

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from 1979 to 1995 and was a Republican. He lived in Honey Creek,

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. His wife Joan Hester also served in the

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1929 births 1999 deaths People from Harrison County, Iowa People from Pottawattamie County, Iowa Farmers from Iowa Republican Party Iowa state senators 20th-century members of the Iowa General Assembly {{Iowa-politician-stub