Background
Hovden, Bruce Carsten was born on January 2, 1954 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Carsten and Lorraine Delores Hovden.
Hovden, Bruce Carsten was born on January 2, 1954 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Carsten and Lorraine Delores Hovden.
Associate of Arts, Northeast Iowa Community College, 1974.
Stock clerk Klockes Super Valu, Decorah, 1972-1974. Inventory control accountant Super Valu Stores Inc., Des Moines, 1974-1978. Assistant assessor Allamakee County, Waukon, Iowa, 1978-1979, deputy assessor, 1979-1984.
Assistant assessor Floyd County, Charles City, 1984-1985, assessor, since 1985.
Member Iowa State Assessors Association, International Association Assessing Officers, Kiwanis (president Charles City Sunrisers chapter 1986-1987), Elks (Exalted Ruler, Officer of Year 1999).
Married Margaret Carol Hovden, August 17, 1974. Children: April Lea, Ross John.