Background
Trandahl, Edward Joseph was born on April 2, 1939 in Springfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joe E. and Ann Agnes (Newman) Trandahl.
Trandahl, Edward Joseph was born on April 2, 1939 in Springfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joe E. and Ann Agnes (Newman) Trandahl.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, South Dakota State University, 1964.
Reporter Huron Daily Plainsman, South Dakota, 1964—1965. Editor Mitchell Daily Republican. Editor, manager Norwood Times, Minnesota, 1966—1968.
Managing editor Estherville Daily News, Iowa, 1968—1970. Reporter Omaha World-Herald, 1970—1977. Editor magazine Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, 1977—1980.
Manager media relations public relations department, 1980—1981. System director special projects for department, since 1981. With Army of the United States, 1961-1963.
Board directors Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair, 1982—1983. Campaign manager County Commissioner, 1978. Chairman South Dakota College Young Representatives, 1960, Douglas County Republican Committee, 1960.
Chairman state committee Nebraska Operation Lifesaver. Member of Variety of Nebraska (director 1984-1985), Omaha Press, Public Relations Society America, International Association Business Communicators (1st place award 1979), Association RailRoad Editors (1st place magazine awards 1978-1980).
Married Sandra Marlene Jederberg, December 28, 1961. Children: Carmen Lee, Kristin Therese.