Jack Kibbie

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Iowa State Senator John Kibbie (Jack) of Emmetsburg, Iowa is the President of the Senate. He is currently serving his sixth term in the Iowa Senate. He represents Senate District 4 consisting of six counties: Emmet, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Humboldt, and the townships of Jackson, Deer Creek, and Johnson in Webster County.

Senator Kibbie’s interests are supporting community colleges, family farms, and veterans. Senator Kibbie is Co-Chair of the Ethics Committee. He also serves on the Agriculture, Rules and Administration, and State Government Committees.

Senator Kibbie is a member of Administrative Rules and Review Committee as well as being a member of IPERS (Iowa Public Retirement System) Investment Board. Senator Kibbie is co-chair of the Midwest Council of State Government Agriculture Committee.

Senator Kibbie served in the Iowa House from 1961-1964 and the Senate from 1964 – 1968. He was re-elected in 1988 to the Senate. He served on the Iowa Lakes Community College Board for 17 years, serving as Board President for ten of those years.

Jack and wife, Kay, operate a family livestock and grain farm operation in conjunction with his two sons. Jack served in Korea as a tank commander during the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star.