Kenneth Veenstra
American politician (born 1939)
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Kenneth J. Veenstra (born April 19, 1939) is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of both chambers of the Iowa General Assembly.
Kenneth Veenstra | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 2nd district 3rd (1999–2005) | |
| In office January 11, 1999 – January 9, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Wilmer Rensink |
| Succeeded by | Dave Mulder |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office January 9, 1995 – January 10, 1999 | |
| Succeeded by | Dwayne Alons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1939 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | The American College of Financial Services |
| Occupation | Insurance agent (retired) |
| Website | Veenstra's website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Early life and education
Born in Bussey, Iowa. Veenstra graduated from Tracy High School. He then served in the United States Army as a military police officer. He attended The American College of Financial Services in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and became a chartered life underwriter.
Career
Veenstra was a resident of Orange City, Iowa and worked as an insurance agent. Veenstra served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1995 to 1997 as a Republican. He then served in the Iowa Senate from 1999 to 2005.[1][2]
Personal life
Veenstra and his wife, Janice, have four children.[3]
