Background
Kerns, Michael Dennis was born on February 17, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Francis Albert and Juanita Jean (Heady) Kerns.
Kerns, Michael Dennis was born on February 17, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Francis Albert and Juanita Jean (Heady) Kerns.
Associate of Arts, Iowa Western, 1972. Bachelor, Buena Vista College, 1978.
Investigator Pottawattamie County Attorney, Council Bluffs, 1970—1973. Road deputy Pottawattamie County Sheriff, 1973—1976, investigator, 1976—1980, sergeant, 1980—1981, lieutenant, 1981—1983, sheriff, since 1983. Served with United States Navy, 1966-1969.
Member of Iowa State Sheriffs & Deputies Association, Optimists.
Married Linda Elizabeth Powell Kerns, May 11, 1968 (divorced 1976). Children: Kristine Lynn, Michael Charles. Married Nina Marie Espersen Kerns, April 9, 1977.
1 child Amanda Marie.