Background
Boswell, Leonard L. was born on January 10, 1934 in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. Son of Melvin and Margaret Boswell.
United States Representative from Iowa
Boswell, Leonard L. was born on January 10, 1934 in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. Son of Melvin and Margaret Boswell.
Bachelor in Business Administration, Graceland College, 1969.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1956, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel Vietnam, Germany, Portugal, resigned, 1976. Member Iowa Senate, 1984-1996, president, 1993-1997. Member United States Congress from 3d Iowa district, since 1997.
Member transportation and infrastucture committee, agriculture committee, since 1999. Grain and livestock farmer Decatur County, since 1976.
Past president, board directors local Cooperative Elevator, Lamoni. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Cattleman's Association, Lamoni Lions Club.
Married Dody Boswell. 3 children.