BLODGETT, Gary B. - Clear Lake (R)

District 19

Birth: October 17, 1937, Pleasantville. Parents: Burl and Ethel Blodgett. Education: D.D.S., University of Iowa, 1962; M.S. in Orthodontics, University of Iowa, 1967. Spouse: Sandra J. Hodgson, 1956. Children: 1 daughter; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 7. Profession and Activities: U.S. Public Health Service, 1962-1965. Orthodontist in Mason City, 1967-1992. Former president of Iowa Society of Orthodontists and North Central District Dental Society. Boy Scout Troop leader. Little league baseball coach. Participant in YMCA membership drives and United Way campaigns. Member: Rotary, 1967-1972; American Association of Orthodontists; American Dental Association; ADA Council on Governmental Affairs; American Legislative Exchange Council; Masonic Lodge; Farm Bureau; Assoc. for the Preservation of Clear Lake; Mason City and Clear Lake Chambers of Commerce. Term: Fourth.

BOAL, Carmine R. - Ankeny (R)

District 65

Birth: February 28, 1956. Parents: Edward and Wilma Roth. Education: Graduated WACO H.S., 1974; A.I.B., associate degree in Executive Secretarial-Legal, 1976; Drake University, three years, journalism and public relations. Spouse: Steven Boal. Children: 1 daughter, 2 sons. Profession and Activities: Homemaker/Legislator. Former member: Ankeny Community School Board, 1996-1998. Member: Ankeny Federated Women's Club, Faith Christian Fellowship. Term: First.

BODDICKER, Daniel J. - Tipton (R)

District 39

Birth: November 18, 1962, Benton County. Parents: Don and Leila Boddicker. Education: A.A.S. in electrical engineering technology, Kirkwood Community College. Spouse: Carla, 1983. Children: 1 daughter, Cheyanne; 4 sons, Joshua, Jacob, Michael, and Matthew. Profession and Activities: Electrical Engineer at HWH Corporation, Moscow, IA. Member: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tipton. Avid hunter and fisherman. Enjoys writing, recording and performing music. Term: Fourth.

BOGGESS, Effie L. - Villisca (R)

District 87

Birth: December 27, 1927, Adams County. Parents: Virgil and Flossie Narigon. Education: Graduated Nodaway High School; Attended Simpson College. Spouse: Frank H. Boggess, 1946. Children: 3 daughters, 4 sons. Grandchildren: 15. Great-Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: Farmer. 4-H leader. Received honorary and alumni awards. Member: Farm Bureau; Iowa Sheep and Wool Promotion Board, vice president and president; United Methodist Church; United Methodist Women, past district president; P.E.O. and O.E.S., Named Iowa Master Farm Homemaker, 1990. Participated in Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer to Farmer Exchange with Hungary. Term: Third.

BRADLEY, Clyde E. - Camanche (R)

District 37

Birth: January 30, 1934, Luke, MD. Parents: Joseph and Laura. Education: Graduated Lyons High School, 1951; B.S. Engineering, University of Iowa, 1958. Military Service: U.S. Army, two years; U.S. Navy, five years active, twenty-five years reserve; retired at the grade of Captain, U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps (Seabees). Spouse: Patty, 1959. Children: 2 daughters; 2 sons. Grandchildren: 5. Profession and Activities: Member: Chamber of Commerce, Pheasants Forever, Reformed Church of America, Retired Military Officers Association, American Legion, U.S. Navy Retired Officers Association. Term: Third.

BRAUNS, Barry D. - Conesville (R)

District 47

Birth: July 11, 1932, Muscatine County. Parents: Henry Brauns and Lorena Fisher. Education: Graduated from Muscatine High School, 1950; graduate of Crosby Quality Management course. Military Service: U.S. Army, Korea, 1953-1954; U.S. Army Reserves, 1955-1985. Spouse: Jo Ann, 1956. Children: 1 daughter, Shari; 1 son, Randall. Grandchildren: 1. Profession and Activities: Owner/operator of feed and grain elevator. Former manager of a chemical company for 10 years. Current manager, Muscatine County Fair. Former member, Board of Directors of Muscatine Chamber of Commerce. Member: Lions, Moose, Farm Bureau, American Legion, and Methodist Church. District director of Iowa Fairs. Term: Fourth.