Career
He was elected to the in 2010. He represents District 29, which holds Clinton, Dubuque, and Jackson counties. Bowman is a graduate of Maquoketa Community High School in 1983.
Senator Bowman then enrolled at Luther College where he went to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences.
After receiving his degree, Bowman taught Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology at Maquoketa High School and Clinton Community College. Bowman also taught high school wrestling and continues to coach football in the school district.
Bowman is the son of Hugh and Mary Bowman of Maquoketa, Iowa. He has four brothers, Mike, Robert, William, and Kevin.
Bowman is married to Katherine Renee Hayward, daughter of Larry and Katy Hayward of rural Maquoketa.
They have three children. Beau is the oldest child, born in 1996. He attended Maquoketa High School where he participated in five varsity sports, while maintaining one of the highest Grade Point Average"s in his class.
Beau is currently an employee at The DeWitt Observer and Osterhaus Pharmacy in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Bowman was first elected in 2010 with 10017 votes defeating Republican Andrew Naeve. Senator Bowman is the vice-chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.
He also serves on the Agriculture, Education, Economic Growth and Local Government committees, as well as the Administration & Regulation Budget Subcommittee.
