Richard D. Arnold (born February 9, 1945) is an
Iowa
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State Representative
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from the 72nd District. He was first elected to the
Iowa House of Representatives
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in 1994.
Early life and education
Arnold was raised in
Russell, Iowa
Russell is a city in Lucas County, Iowa, Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 472 in the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, a decline from the 559 population in 2000 United States Census, 2000.
History
Russell was Municipa ...
. He obtained his degree in Animal Science from
Iowa State University
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.
Career
Politics
Arnold has served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Local Government committee; the Natural Resources committee; and the Transportation committee. His prior political experience includes serving on the
Lucas County Board of Supervisors from 1987 to 1994 and also on the Russell City Council.
Arnold was re-elected in 2006 with 6,117 votes (60%), defeating
Democratic opponent Buzz Malone.
Farming
He is also a farmer and co-owner of Arnold Farm and Trucking.
Organizations
He is an active member of the following organizations:
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National Wild Turkey Federation
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Pheasants Forever
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Iowa Cattleman’s Association
Family
Arnold is married to his wife Cheryl and together they have five children and eight grandchildren.
References
External links
Representative Rich Arnold''official Iowa General Assembly site''
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Profileat ''Iowa House Republicans''
Republican Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives
Living people
1945 births
People from Lucas County, Iowa
County supervisors in Iowa
21st-century members of the Iowa General Assembly
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