Education
University of Northern Iowa.
University of Northern Iowa.
He previously served as an Iowa State Representative in the 23rd District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2013–2014 and the Iowa State Senate since 2015. Costello resides in Imogene, Iowa.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in computer information systems from the University of Northern Iowa.
Mark Costello (R-Imogene) was first elected to the Iowa House in 2012 representing House District 23. Mark served as Vice Chair of the Iowa House Health & Human Resources Budget Subcommittee.
His other committee assignments for the 85th General Assembly include: Human Resources, State Government, Veterans Affairs, and Labor. Mark grew up in rural Imogene, graduating from Nishna Valley High School and the University of Northern Iowa in 1984.
Mark was employed as a computer programmer/analyst with Garst Seed Company in Coon Rapids, Iowa for five years prior to returning to the family farm.
The family resides on their farm in Mills County where they raise corn, soybeans and registered Simmental cattle. Rachel is a native of Lacona, Iowa and home schools and cares for the children. The Costellos attend Sunnyside Bible Chapel in Atlantic.
Republican Party of Iowa, Republican Party.