Rich Arnold

Richard D. "Rich" Arnold (born February 9, 1945) is an Iowa State Representative from the 72nd District. He was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1994.[1]

Richard D. Arnold
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
91st (1995-2003)
Assumed office
January 9, 1995
Personal details
Born (1945-02-09) February 9, 1945
Russell, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Cheryl
ResidenceRussell, Iowa
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
OccupationState Representative
Websitewww3.legis.state.ia.us/ga/member.do?id=91

Early life and education

Arnold was raised in Russell, Iowa. He obtained his degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University.[2]

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 1987-1994 and also on the Russell City Council.[2]

Arnold was re-elected in 2006 with 6,117 votes (60%), defeating Democratic opponent Buzz Malone.[3]

Farming

He is also a farmer and co-owner of Arnold Farm and Trucking.[2]

Organizations

He is an active member of the following organizations:

Family

Arnold is married to his wife Cheryl and together they have five children and eight grandchildren.[2]

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References
  1. "Rich Arnold - Biography". Iowa House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  2. "Arnold announces reelection bid". Journal Express. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2006.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
??		 91st District
1995 – 2003		 Succeeded by
David Heaton
Preceded by
Janet Petersen		 72nd District
2003 – present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent


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