02 Jan 2015

Gov. Branstad issues statement on passing of Art Neu

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today issued the following statement after learning that former Iowa Lt. Governor Arthur (Art) A. Neu passed away.

"Iowa lost a dedicated public servant today with the passing of Art Neu," said Branstad. "I had the honor of succeeding Art as lieutenant governor of Iowa. Art's passion for his home community of Carroll was always evident. I offer my deepest condolences to his family."  

 

Neu served as lieutenant governor of Iowa from 1973-1979. Prior to being elected lieutenant governor, Neu served in the State Senate from 1967-1972. He served on the Iowa Board of Regents from 1979-1985 and as Mayor of Carroll, Iowa, from 1982-1985. A photo of Neu can be found here.

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