Larry W. Johnson

Background

Johnson, Larry W. was born on September 17, 1952 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States.

Education

Bachelor, U. Iowa, 1974; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1991.

Career

Editor, Corydon (Iowa) Times-Republican, 1977; reporter, The Ledger, Fairfield, Iowa., 1977-1978; managing editor, The Ledger, Fairfield, Iowa., 1978-1985; editor, The Ledger, Fairfield, 1985-1988; editor, The Messenger, Fort Dodge, Iowa., 1988-1996; state editor, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., since 1996. Instructor Iowa Control Community College, Fort Dodge, 1991-1996, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, since 1997. Freelance writer.

Achievements

• Larry W. Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mediator, committee member Iowa Employee Support/Guard and Reserve, Des Moines, 1990-1995. English language tutor Iowa Control Community College, Fort Dodge, 1993-1994. Board directors Fort Dodge Young Men’s Christian Association, 1988-1991.

Member Iowa Newspaper Association (news advising committee 1982-1992, Distinguished Svc. award 1992), Iowa Associated Press Managing Editors.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travel, photography, gardening.

Connections

M. Sue Ann Ferguson, August 3, 1974. Children: Nathaniel, Anne, Laura, Emily.

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Emily Johnson

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Laura Johnson

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Anne Johnson

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Nathaniel Johnson