Dennis H. Black (born December 18, 1939) is a former Democratic politician, from Lynnville Iowa. Black holds a bachelor's degree in forest management and a master's degree in natural resource economics from Utah State University.[1] He was an author of The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Fund while chairing the House Natural Resources Committee in Iowa's 73rd General Assembly.[2]

Dennis H. Black
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 15th district
29th (1995–2003)
In office
January 9, 1995 – January 11, 2015
Preceded byWilliam Dialeman
Succeeded byChaz Allen
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 58th district
71st (1983–1993)
In office
1983 – January 9, 1995
Preceded byJanet Carl
Succeeded byDanny Carroll
Personal details
Born (1939-12-18) December 18, 1939 (age 84)
Randolph, Nebraska
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFaun Stewart
Children3 children
ResidenceGrinnell, Iowa
Alma materUtah State University
OccupationConservationist

Black's career includes work as a natural resource analyst and consultant, service as the director of the Jasper County Conservation Board from 1970 to 2005, and the author of numerous natural resource management publications. His civic involvement includes service on the Newton Community Schools Board of Education, Jasper County Soil and Water District Commission, Des Moines River Greenbelt Commission, the Iowa Capitol Planning Commission, Jasper Community Foundation, and Terrace Hill Commission. He has also chaired the Jasper County Economic Development Commission.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Dennis Black Archived July 15, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Iowa State Legislature
  2. ^ "Iowa State Legislature". Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Des Moines Register". Retrieved 24 October 2021.

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 71st District
1983 – 1993
Succeeded by
Preceded by 58th District
1993 – 1995
Succeeded by
Iowa Senate
Preceded by 29th District
1995 – 2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by 21st District
2003 – 2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by 15th District
2012 – 2015
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