Brian Lohse

Brian Lohse
Lohse in 2021
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 45th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
Preceded byZach Nunn
Personal details
Born (1968-11-27) November 27, 1968 (age 56)
Zion, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary
Children3
Residence(s)Bondurant, Iowa, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Northwestern – St. Paul (BA)
Drake University (JD)
WebsiteBrian Lohse at the Iowa Legislature

Brian K. Lohse (born 27 November 1968) is an American attorney and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2018, succeeding Zach Nunn in District 45. Prior to his state legislative service, Lohse sat on the city council of Bondurant, Iowa, for eight years.

Early life and education

Brian Lohse was born in Zion, Illinois and raised in Amboy.[1] After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in social sciences from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul,[2] Lohse graduated from Drake University Law School in 1995, and joined a legal practice in Lee County, Illinois.[3][4]

Career

After three years,[3] Lohse returned to Iowa, working as a lawyer for EMC Insurance.[5][6] In 2004, Lohse also held a second job as a newspaper carrier.[7] In September 2012, Lohse and his wife Mary won an Iowa Powerball lottery jackpot of $202 million,[8] at the time the state's second-largest Powerball jackpot.[9][10] With the winnings, the couple established the Lohse Family Foundation, funded the construction of a high school football stadium, and opened a grocery store in their hometown of Bondurant, Iowa.[11][12] After winning the lottery, Brian Lohse ended his practice of law.[7] Mary Lohse remained a medical assistant at a Mercy Medical Center-affiliated clinic, though only on a part-time basis.[7] In August 2022, Fareway announced that it would acquire the Brick Street Market and Café from the Lohse family.[13]

Politics

Brian Lohse served on the Bondurant City Council for eight years before contesting Zach Nunn's open Iowa House of Representatives seat in District 30 as a Republican Party candidate.[14][15] He faced Democratic Party candidate Kent Balduchi in the November 2018 general election.[11][16] Lohse announced in December 2019 that he would run for reelection in 2020.[16] He defeated Lori Slings in the general election.[17][18] In the 2022 general election, Lohse ran unopposed for District 45.[19]

Personal life

Lohse and his wife, Mary, have two sons and one daughter.[20]

References

  1. ^ Mercado, Melody (15 October 2020). "Iowa election: Here's who's running for Iowa House District 30 in Altoona, Bondurant area". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  2. ^ Brian K. Lohse, Iowa General Assembly, legis.iowa.gov
  3. ^ a b Davis, Wendy (1 February 2020). "No Country for Rural Lawyers: Small-town attorneys still find it hard to thrive". ABA Journal. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Representative Brian Lohse". Republican Party of Iowa. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Bondurant couple claims $202 million Powerball jackpot". Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 4 October 2012. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2020. Alt URL
  6. ^ Danielson, Dar (4 October 2012). "Couple from Bondurant collects second largest lottery jackpot (audio)". Radio Iowa. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  7. ^ a b c "Mary and Brian Lohse are sharing lottery fortune with their community". Des Moines Register. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Bondurant couple winner of $202M Powerball jackpot". Deseret News. Associated Press. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  9. ^ Zdanowicz, Christina (6 November 2018). "She played the lottery after moving into her first house. Now she has $198 million to splurge". CNN. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  10. ^ Ta, Linh (5 November 2018). "Iowa Powerball jackpot winner left ticket on the floor of her sister's pickup". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  11. ^ a b Kilen, Mike (19 November 2018). "With hundreds of millions to their names, Iowa Powerball winners leap into demanding jobs". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  12. ^ Pitts, Jeff (3 February 2016). "A tale of 3 tickets". Cityview. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  13. ^ Higgins, Chris (August 12, 2022). "Fareway to buy Brick Street Market and Café in Bondurant from Powerball winners". Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  14. ^ "Bondurant to make appointment to fill council vacancy". Des Moines Register. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  15. ^ Richardson, Ian (6 November 2018). "Bondurant Republican Brian Lohse wins Iowa House seat". Des Moines Register. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020. Alt URL
  16. ^ a b Richardson, Ian (18 December 2019). "Republican Brian Lohse announces run for second term in Iowa House District 30". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  17. ^ "IA-Winners". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Associated Press. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  18. ^ Mercado, Melody (3 November 2020). "Election 2020: Brian Lohse reelected to Iowa House District 30 seat in Altoona, Bondurant area". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  19. ^ Barreda, Virginia (November 8, 2022). "Some Des Moines area legislative races too close to call; Whitver, Konfrst reelected". Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  20. ^ McGarvey, Carol (January–February 2015). "Winning Combination". Welcome Home Des Moines. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 45th District
2023 – present 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 30th District
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