Jeff M. Angelo (born December 5, 1964) is a radio talk show host for
WHO (AM)
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in Des Moines, Iowa. His show, "Need To Know With Jeff Angelo," airs from 9 am Central Time to 11 am Central Time. The show discusses politics, pop culture, and life in Iowa.
Angelo was the
Iowa
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State Senator
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Description
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from the 48th District. He served three terms in the
Iowa Senate
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(1997–2009) and was an assistant
minority leader.
Angelo served on several committees in the Iowa Senate: the Appropriations committee, the Commerce committee, the Local Government committee, the Rules and Administration committee, and the Ways and Means committee.
Angelo was re-elected in 2004 with 14,981 votes (54%), defeating
Democratic
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Politics
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opponent Steve Waterman. On September 17, 2007, he announced that he would not seek re-election in 2008.
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Family
Angelo is married to his wife Tara and together they have three adult children. They reside in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Religion
Angelo is a Christian.
Education
In 1984, Angelo received his broadcasting degree from Broadcast Center in St. Louis, MO.
He graduated from
Lutheran High School North in St. Louis in 1983, serving as Senior Class President.
Organizations
*Angelo has served on the board of
One Iowa. He has also been a member of the
Rotary Club Of Des Moines.
*Chair of the Union County Republicans
*Member of the Union County University Extension Council
References
External links
Iowa General Assembly - Senator Jeff Angeloofficial government website
Project Vote Smart - Jeff Angeloprofile
*''Follow the Money'' - Jeff Angelo
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campaign contributions
profile
Republican Party Iowa state senators
1964 births
Living people
Politicians from St. Louis
People from Creston, Iowa
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