Tim Kraayenbrink


Tim Kraayenbrink is the Iowa State Senator from the 5th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since winning election in 2015.
Born in Paullina, Iowa, Kraayenbrink went on to attend Northern State College in South Dakota. He spent time as a teacher and football coach for the Northwest Webster School District. Later he started his own financial firm which he had led for over 25 years before he decided to run for public office. He currently resides in Fort Dodge with his wife Sally. They have three children and two grandchildren.
As of February 2020, Kraayenbrink serves on the following committees: Appropriations, Education, and Local Government. He also serves on the Education Appropriations Subcommittee, as well as the Fiscal Committee, School Finance Formula Review Committee, Career and Technical Education Implementation Study Committee, and the College Student Aid Commission.

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