Biography

Born, raised, and educated in Iowa
46 year resident of Fairfield
Driver education teacher at Fairfield High School for 43 years - thirty-eight years as a public school teacher and five years as a private business contractor.
Married for 42 years to Diane, a retired family and consumer sciences teacher
Daughter Gina Kesselring, a Physician Assistant, married to Grant Kesselring, a micro-circuit design engineer, with two daughters
Son Scott Hanson, a Production Manager for Rockwell-Collins, married to Allison Hanson, a nurse at the University of Iowa Hospitals, with one son
BA University of Northern Iowa, MA The University of Iowa
Member of Fairfield Kiwanis, former President and Secretary
Former President of the Iowa Association of Safety Education
Business Manager of the Iowa Association of Safety Education
1967 received the Fairfield Jaycee Outstanding Young Educator Award
1994 named the Fairfield Teacher of the Year
2003 named the National Driver Education Teacher of the Year runner-up
Over 40 years of active participation in local and state political events serving on many area and district committees
Member of the First United Methodist Church
Amateur Radio Operator (Extra Class License)
Former private pilot
Former Cub Scout Pack Leader

Recent Blog Posts

Week Twenty-five at the Capitol

A week of compromise closes this legislative session. After nearly a week of political posturing, both political parties decided it was in the best interest of Iowa and Iowans to find that middle ground compromise that no one is satisfied with, but both sides are willing to accept. It is reported that this has been the third longest session in the history of the Iowa Legislature. This extended session cost very little because legislators did not receive pay or expense money, nor are clerks employed, after the end of April.
Week Seventeen at the Capitol
7 months ago by Curt Hanson
Week Sixteen at the Capitol
7 months ago by Curt Hanson