John Putney

John Putney (born March 6, 1944) was the Iowa State Senator from the 20th District and minority whip. A Republican, he served in the Iowa Senate from 2003 until his 2009 retirement. He attended the University of Nebraska and received his Bachelors in Farm Operations from Iowa State University.

John Putney
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 20 district
In office January 13, 2003 – January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Tom Fiegen
Succeeded by	Tim Kapucian
Personal details
Born	(1944-03-06) March 6, 1944 Gladbrook, Iowa
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Emily
Children	3 children
Residence	Gladbrook, Iowa
Alma mater	Iowa State University University of Nebraska
Occupation	Exececutive Director - Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation
Website	Putney's website

Putney served on several committees in the Iowa Senate during his last term - the Agriculture committee; the Appropriations committee; the Commerce committee; the Ethics committee; the Transportation committee; and the Ways and Means committee. He was the ranking member of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.

Putney was re-elected in 2004 with 21,784 votes in an uncontested election. He did not be seek re-election to the Senate in 2008.