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Dennis Cohoon

Office:

Iowa State House, District 87 (1986 - Present)

Political Experience

Office:

Iowa State House, District 87 (1986 - Present)

Political Experience

Quick Facts

Full Name:
Dennis M. Cohoon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
03/29/1953
Birth Place:
Burlington, IA
Home City:
Burlington, IA
Religion:
Christian
Family:
Wife: Sue; 3 Stepchildren; 7 Grandchildren
Father's Occupation:
A former railroad worker for the Burlington Northern

Personal Details

Dennis M. Cohoon (b. March 29, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 87. He was first elected to the chamber in 1986.

Cohoon's professional experience includes working as a Special Education Teacher at Burlington Community High School. He served in the United States Army National Guard.

Attended, Special Education, University of Iowa
BA, Business Administration, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977
AA, Business, Southeastern Community College, 1974

Attended, Special Education, University of Iowa
BA, Business Administration, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977
AA, Business, Southeastern Community College, 1974
Special Education Teacher, Burlington Community High School, 1978-2010
Served, United States Army National Guard, 1973-1979

Attended, Special Education, University of Iowa
BA, Business Administration, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977
AA, Business, Southeastern Community College, 1974
Special Education Teacher, Burlington Community High School, 1978-2010
Served, United States Army National Guard, 1973-1979
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 87, 1986-present
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 87, 2020

Former Member, Education Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Ethics Committee

Member, State Government Committee

Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals

Member, Transportation Committee

Attended, Special Education, University of Iowa
BA, Business Administration, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977
AA, Business, Southeastern Community College, 1974
Special Education Teacher, Burlington Community High School, 1978-2010
Served, United States Army National Guard, 1973-1979
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 87, 1986-present
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 87, 2020
Member, Burlington Education Association
Member, Des Moines County District Central Committee
Attends, First Christian Church
Member, Geode Education Association
Member, Iowa State Education Association

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

March 17, 1998

Meril

A former railroad worker for the Burlington Northern

Marie

Spouse's Occupation:

Former math teacher, tutor

State Bills

HR 113 - A resolution urging Congress to enact legislation to ensure that students from Iowa and throughout the United States have access to debt-free higher education at public colleges and universities.

ia 2015-2016 Regular Session
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Type: resolution Chamber: lower
HCR 106 - A concurrent resolution urging United States Senator Charles Grassley to promptly hold a hearing to consider President Barack Obama's nomination of an associate justice to the Supreme Court of the United States and for the United States Senate to vote on the nomination.

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Type: concurrent resolution Chamber: lower
HF 2290 - A bill for an act delaying a requirement relating to an annual assessment of public school student progress.

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Type: bill Chamber: lower

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