Background
Leinen, Daniel Joseph was born on January 12, 1958 in Harlan, Iowa, United States. Son of James Francis and Dorothy Ann Leinen.
Leinen, Daniel Joseph was born on January 12, 1958 in Harlan, Iowa, United States. Son of James Francis and Dorothy Ann Leinen.
Associate of Arts, Iowa Center Community College, Fort Dodge, 1978; Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1980.
Teacher, Anita (Iowa) Community Schools, 1980-1982; teacher, Harlan Community Schools, since 1982.
Board directors St. Michaels School Board Education, Harlan, 1989-1991. Member National Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (Outstanding Vocational Agriculture Program award 1989, Outstanding Vocational Agriculture Teacher award 1990), American Vocational Association, Iowa Vocational Association (Ilif Leu Outstanding Educator award 1984), IowaState Education Association, Iowa Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (member instrumental committee 1984-1987, vice president 1986-1987, president 1990-1991, Outstanding Vocational Agriculture Programaward 1989, Outstanding Vocational Agriculture Teacher award 1990), Harlan Education Association (president 1985-1986, Svc. award 1986), Football Coaches Association, ShelbyCounty Fair Association (board directors since 1982), Iowa Future Farmers of America Alumni Association (board directors 1990-1991), Harlan Future Farmers of America Alumni Association (board directors since 1982), Optimists (board of directors Harlan chapter since 1984).
Married Patricia Lou Paulsen, December 16, 1978. Children: Matthew Joseph, Kristyn Nicole.