Background
Connors, John was born on December 2, 1922 in DesMoines.
Connors, John was born on December 2, 1922 in DesMoines.
He attended high school there, and then the Harvard University Trade Union Program.
Retired captain DesMoines Fire Department, 1950—1977. Member Iowa House Representatives, DesMoines, since 1973, ranking member appropriations committee, member administration and regulation committee, member labor and industrial relations committee, member local government committee, member state government committee, speaker pro tempore, 1983—1992, assistant minority leader, 1992—1995. Labor arbitrator; With United States Naval Reserve, World War II.
First chairman City-Wide Central Advisory Board. Active DesMoines Friendship and Sister City Commission. President Iowa Golden Gloves.
Past president Muscular Dystrophy Association, Polk County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Active Capitol Hill Christian Church. Trustee DesMoines General Hospital.
Former board member Logan Priority Board. Member of National Golden Gloves Association, Masons.
Married Marjorie Leonard.