Term: Rep. Hansen is serving his 5^th term in the Iowa House. In the past, Hansen served four terms in the Iowa House two terms in the Iowa Senate between 1987 and 2003.

Born: February 5, 1955 in Sioux City to parents Jean M. (McCanney) and Soren D. Hansen.

Education: Graduated from Anthon-Oto Community High School in 1973; attended Briar Cliff College; graduated with honors, B.A., Morningside College, 1977; M.A., University of South Dakota-Vermillion, 1988.

Profession and Activities: Director of the Sioux City Public Museum since December of 2001.