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Merlin Hulse | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office 1977–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Merlin Dick Hulse September 21, 1923 Clarence, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Darleen Prange (m. 1945) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer, educator |
Merlin Dick Hulse [1] (born September 21, 1923) is an American former politician and farmer in the state of Iowa.
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Hulse was born in Clarence, Iowa, to Richard and Eleanor Hulse . He graduated Clarence High School in 1941. He served in the Iowa State Senate from 1977 to 1985 as a Republican. [2] As of September 2020, Hulse lives in Tipton, Iowa. [3] He is a farmer and educator who was recognised as Cedar County Outstanding Young Farmer in 1957 and Master Swine Producer in 1965. [4]
Hulse turned 100 on September 21, 2023. [5]
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