Dick Dearden

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Dick Dearden
Iowa State Senate District 34
Incumbent
Assumed office 1994
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Job Developer
Website	Senate website

Dick Dearden (b. June 3, 1938) is a Democratic member of the Iowa Senate, representing District 34.

Education

Dearden received his diploma from Des Moines East High School in 1957.

Professional experience

Dearden was a Representative for Almalgated Meat Cutters. He has also worked as Supervisor for AMF Lawn and Garden. He served in the Iowa National Guard from 1956 to 1962. He has been a Job Developer for the 5th Judicial District since 1986.

Political experience

Dearden was Chair of the Polk County Democrats from 1980 to 1982. In 1996 he was a delegate at the Democratic National Convention. He has been on the Polk County Central Committee since 1972. He joined the Iowa State Senate in 1994. He has served in that position since, representing the 34th district.

Committee membership

• Appropriations Committee, Iowa Senate
• Ethics Committee, Iowa Senate
• Labor and Business Relations Committee, Iowa Senate
• Natural Resources Committee, Iowa Senate
• Rules and Administration Committee, Iowa Senate
• State Government Committee, Iowa Senate

Personal life

Dearden and his wife, Sharon, have three children.

External links

• Official Iowa State Senate website of Dick Dearden
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998

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