Vernon Nile Bennett (2008)

BENNETT

Posted By: Linda Smith
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:03:05

Iowa Legislature Biographies
legis.iowa.gov/legislators
November 2008

VERNON BENNETT was born on August 18, 1936 in Winterset, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bennett. Vernon graduated from East High School and lived in the Polk County area his entire life.

Vernon worked as a truck driver and was an active union leader. He served as business representative, vice-president, and president of Teamsters Union 147 in Des Moines. Vernon also worked as a real estate agent.

Vernon loved politics and was an avid NASCAR fan. He particularly enjoyed the races at Talladega. He also was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Bears.

A Democrat, Mr. Bennett was a member of the Sixty-second, Sixty-third and Sixty-fourth General Assemblies. (1967-1972)

Vernon Bennett died on November 30, 2008 at the age of 72.

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