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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Bruce Bearinger is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 64. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Bearinger's professional experience includes teaching agriculture and biology at Jesup High School.

Education

  • MS, Professional Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2003-2009
  • BS, Agriculture Education, Iowa State University, 1978-1982

Professional Experience

  • MS, Professional Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2003-2009
  • BS, Agriculture Education, Iowa State University, 1978-1982
  • Part Time Teacher, Oelwein Community School District, 2016-present
  • Dean of Agriculture, Animal Science, and Business Technologies, Northeast Iowa Community College, 2020-Present
  • Economic Development Director, Oelwein Chamber and Area Development, 2014-2016
  • Agriculture Instructor and Future Farmers of America Advisor, Jesup Community Schools, 2012-2013
  • Regional Extension and County Extension Education Director, Iowa State University Extension, 2000-2010

Political Experience

  • MS, Professional Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2003-2009
  • BS, Agriculture Education, Iowa State University, 1978-1982
  • Part Time Teacher, Oelwein Community School District, 2016-present
  • Dean of Agriculture, Animal Science, and Business Technologies, Northeast Iowa Community College, 2020-Present
  • Economic Development Director, Oelwein Chamber and Area Development, 2014-2016
  • Agriculture Instructor and Future Farmers of America Advisor, Jesup Community Schools, 2012-2013
  • Regional Extension and County Extension Education Director, Iowa State University Extension, 2000-2010
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 64, 2012-present
  • Former Member, Oelwein City Council
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 64, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2017-2019

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Administration and Rules Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic Growth Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Ranking Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Natural Resources Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Professional Agriculture, Iowa State University, 2003-2009
  • BS, Agriculture Education, Iowa State University, 1978-1982
  • Part Time Teacher, Oelwein Community School District, 2016-present
  • Dean of Agriculture, Animal Science, and Business Technologies, Northeast Iowa Community College, 2020-Present
  • Economic Development Director, Oelwein Chamber and Area Development, 2014-2016
  • Agriculture Instructor and Future Farmers of America Advisor, Jesup Community Schools, 2012-2013
  • Regional Extension and County Extension Education Director, Iowa State University Extension, 2000-2010
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 64, 2012-present
  • Former Member, Oelwein City Council
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 64, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Member, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, present
  • Former Member, Buchanan County Volunteer Coop Board
  • Former Member, Buchannan County Food Pantry Board
  • Co-Founder and Board Member, Heartland Acres Agribition Center
  • Former Feed Department Manager, Maynard Coop
  • Former Member, Oelwein Rotary Club
  • Member, The Bruce Bearinger Band
  • Organizer, Oelwein Jaycees, 1993-2002

Other Info

Spouse's Occupation:

Works at Fidelity Bank

State Bills
Events

2019

Mar. 23
Winthrop Listening Post

Sat 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

354 W Madison St, Winthrop, IA 50682-7707, United States

Mar. 23
Fairbank Listening Post

Sat 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

212 E Main St, Fairbank, IA 50629-8623, United States

Mar. 2
Maynard Listening Post

Sat 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST

Maynard Public Library, Maynard, Iowa