John Landon (Iowa politician)
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John Robert Landon[1] (March 7, 1950 – July 29, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from the 37th district from 2013 to 2021. A Republican, Landon was born in State Center, Iowa and resided in Ankeny, Iowa. He had a B.S. in agriculture from Iowa State University.
John Landon | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
In office January 14, 2013 – July 29, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Renee Schulte |
Succeeded by | Mike Bousselot |
Personal details | |
Born | (1950-03-07)March 7, 1950 State Center, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | July 29, 2021(2021-07-29) (aged 71) Ankeny, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Iowa State University |
Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
As of May 2013[update], Landon served on several committees in the Iowa House – the Commerce, Human Resources, and Transportation committees. He also served as the vice chair of the Ways and Means committee and as a member of the Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.
He died from cancer while still in office on July 29, 2021, at the age of 71.[2][3]