Background
Hanson, Dick Vincent was born on September 15, 1925 in Bode, Iowa, United States. Son of Lawrence Herman and Pearl (Watnem) Hanson.
Hanson, Dick Vincent was born on September 15, 1925 in Bode, Iowa, United States. Son of Lawrence Herman and Pearl (Watnem) Hanson.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1948.
Member editorial staff Successful Farming magazine, Des Moines, since 1949, executive editor, 1955-1957, editor, 1957-1981, agricultural editorial director, 1981-1984. Member journalism curriculum committee University Illinois at Urbana, since 1969.
Member Governor Iowa's Committee on Outdoor Recreation, 1965-1967. Advisory committee to council rural health American Medical Association, 1963-1965. Chairman National Farm Institute, 1963.
Member American Agricultural Editors Association (past president), American Association Agricultural College Editors, National Wildlife Federation, Wilderness Society, Outdoor Writers Association American, Sigma Delta Chi, Gamma Sigma Delta, Alpha Zeta, Delta Upsilon.
Married Marilyn Louise Taylor, April 23, 1949. Children– Dirk Taylor, Kimberly Ann, Richard Elliott.