Ken Rozenboom Explained

Ken Rozenboom
State Senate:Iowa
District:19th
Term Start:January 14, 2013
Preceded:James F. Hahn
Constituency:District 19 - (2023-Present)
District 40 - (2013-2023)
Birth Date:1951
Birth Place:Oskaloosa, Iowa
Party:Republican
Spouse:Becky
Residence:Oskaloosa, Iowa
Alma Mater:Calvin University
Occupation:Farmer, Politician

Ken Rozenboom (born 1951) is the Iowa State Senator from the 19th District.[1] A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since being elected in 2013. Born and raised in Oskaloosa, Iowa Rozenboom graduated Pella Christian High School before attending Calvin College in Michigan. After college, he returned home to work on the family farm along with also working as a sales production manager. He stepped into politics when he became Mahaska County Supervisor in 2010, going on to serve two years until 2012. He currently resides in Oskaloosa with his wife Becky. They have two children and four grandchildren.[2]

As of February 2020, Rozenboom serves on the following committees: Natural Resources and Environment (Chair), Agriculture, Appropriations, Education, and State Government. He also serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (Vice Chair), and Flood Mitigation Board.

In March 2019, Rozenboom was awarded the Herbert Hoover Award for his years of service to the community.[3]

Due to redistricting, Rozenboom announced that he would not seek re-election to the Iowa Senate following changes caused by redistricting which effected his current representation.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Senator. www.legis.iowa.gov. 2020-02-06.
  2. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. Vote Smart. 2020-02-06.
  3. Web site: Senator Rozenboom Receives Herbert Hoover Award. KNIA KRLS Radio - The One to Count On. en-US. 2020-02-06.
  4. Web site: Rozenboom announces retirement from Iowa Senate . . 2021-12-08 . 2021-12-10.