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Louis Muhlbauer

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Louis Muhlbauer
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 96th district
In office
1982–1992
PrecedingHorace Daggett
Preceded bySandy Greiner
Personal details
Born
Louis John Muhlbauer

June 26, 1929
Halbur, Iowa, US
DiedDecember 25, 1997(1997-12-25) (aged 68)
Children9, including Dan
EducationWestmar University
University of Iowa (1950; BS)

Louis John Muhlbauer (June 26, 1929 — December 25, 1997) is an American politician who served as a Democrat in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992.

Biography

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Early life

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Maulbauer was born on June 26, 1929, near Halbur, Iowa. In 1947, he graduated from Manning High School. He attended Westmar University for one year, then changed to the University of Iowa, graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science. Maulbauer married Phyllis Kerkhoff of Templeton, on June 12, 1950, having 9 children with her. Muhlbauer taught agriculture at Manning High School for 3 years. He also worked as a farmer for 28 years in Audubon, Iowa.[1]

Political career

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Muhlbauer was elected a Democrat to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1982, serving until 1992. He often campaigned for rural development, education reform and agriculture.[1]

Death and legacy

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Muhlbauer died in his home in Manilla, Iowa, on December 25, 1997. His son, Dan Muhlbauer, also served in the Iowa House of representatives from 2011 to 2015.[1]

His grandson Dave Muhlbauer announced he was a candidate in the 2022 United States Senate elections, challenging Chuck Grassley.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Representative Louis John Muhlbauer". Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  2. ^ "Manilla's Dave Muhlbauer running for Grassley's Senate seat". Carroll Times Herald. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  3. ^ Akin, Katie (2021-05-24). "Former Crawford County supervisor to challenge Sen. Chuck Grassley in 2022 • Iowa Capital Dispatch". Iowa Capital Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-07-10.