Dwight Dinkla
Dwight Dinkla | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 10, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Renaud |
| Succeeded by | Clel Baudler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dwight L. Dinkla December 30, 1951 Adair County, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Brenda E. Reha (m. 1973) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Jo Ann Johnson (sister) |
| Education | Morningside College Drake University (JD) (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1977–1980 |
Dwight L. Dinkla (born December 30, 1951) is an American politician.
Dinkla was raised in Adair County, Iowa, alongside an elder sister Jo Ann Dinkla, by parents Elmer and Arlene Dinkla. He graduated from Adair-Casey Community High School in 1970, completed his bachelor's degree at Morningside College in 1970 and received a Juris Doctor degree from Drake University in 1973.[1]
After serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1977 to 1980, Dwight Dinkla transferred to the Iowa Army National Guard in 1982. Dinkla was a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives from January 11, 1993, to January 10, 1999, for District 78.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Representative Dwight L. Dinkla". Iowa General Assembly. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- 1951 births
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- Republican Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives
- Morningside University alumni
- People from Adair County, Iowa
- Drake University Law School alumni
- United States Marines
- Iowa National Guard personnel
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