THOMSON, Rosemary R. - Marion (R)

District 51

Birth: December 12, 1935, IL. Education: B.S. degree in Humanities/Education, Bradley University. Spouse: James N. Thomson, 1957. Children: 2 sons. Grandchildren: 4. Profession and Activities: Certified prevention specialist. Former student assistance coordinator, Linn-Mar Community Schools; community development associate, Iowa State University Extension; National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs; special assistant to Undersecretary and Region V administrator, U.S. Department of Education. Member: Marion-Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce; Reach to Recovery volunteer, American Cancer Society; American Legislative Exchange Council; Linn County Republican Women; Gamma Phi Beta. Past member, Linn County Foresight 20/20 Strategic Planning Committee. Term: Third.

TYRRELL, Phillip E. - North English (R)

District 59

Birth: June 19, 1932, Anthon. Parents: Charles F. and Joanna Galvin Tyrrell. Education: Graduated from Spencer High School, 1950. Military Service: Member of 511th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, Korean Conflict. Spouse: Diane Graf, Spencer, 1955. Children: 4 daughters; Margaret, Elizabeth, Sheila, and Mary; 3 sons; Timothy, Patrick, and John. Grandchildren: 13. Profession and Activities: Self-employed Independent Insurance Agent since 1956. Former mayor, North English. Member: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rotary, Ducks Unlimited, and NRA. Served on Governor's Task Force on Economy in the Government, 1983. Currently serving on U.S. Small Business Administration Advisory Council. Term: Ninth.

VAN ENGELENHOVEN, James L. - Leighton (R)

District 95

Birth: September 8, 1943, Oskaloosa. Parents: Everett and Jeanette Van Engelenhoven. Education: Graduated from Oskaloosa H.S. Military Service: Iowa National Guard, 6 years. Spouse: Carol A. Children: 1 son, Jeffery. Profession and Activities: Farmer; Mahaska County Supervisor, 1992-98. Member: Mahaska County Sheriff
posse; Leighton Christian Reformed Church; Farm Bureau; American Legion; long time involvement in 4-H. Term: First.

VAN FOSSEN, James - Davenport (R)

District 42

Birth: May 5, 1960, Rock Island, IL. Parents: James and JoAnn. Education: A.A., business administration, Scott Community College; attending St. Ambrose University. Spouse: Dawn, 1985. Children: 3 daughters. Profession and Activities: Service representative for Mid American Energy. Member: United Way; Quad City Arts; Parent Teacher Association; Churches United; St. Paul the Apostle Church; Ducks Unlimited; The Heritage Foundation; Davenport Chamber of Commerce; Center for the Aging Services, Inc.; American Legislative Exchange Council. Term: Third.

WARNSTADT, Steven H. - Sioux City (D)

District 2

Birth: August 2, 1967, Sioux City. Parents: Steve and Jackie Warnstadt. Education: B.A., Drake University; M.A., Temple University. Military Service: U.S. Army, 1989-1992; decorated Veteran of the Persian Gulf War; Iowa Army National Guard, 1994-present. Spouse: Mary Green- Warnstadt. Profession and Activities: Member: board of directors, Sioux Trails Girl Scout Council; Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion; Officers of the First Division, Teamsters. Term: Third.

WEIDMAN, Richard B. - Griswold (R)

District 86

Birth: March 31, 1940, Kansas City, MO. Education: Graduated Winterset High School. Graduated Iowa Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy. Retired Iowa State Patrol, 22 years. Spouse: Connie. Children: 1 daughter; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 6. Profession and Activities: Employed Duhn Funeral Home, Griswold, Iowa. Member: Elks, Optimist Club, Griswold Sports Boosters, Griswold NVRA, State Troopers Association, Iowa Policemen's Association, Catholic Church. Captain on Griswold Fire Department. Served 30 years on fire department. Term: Fifth.