Lester D. Menke was an influential Iowa state Representative, serving from 1973 to 1985 in the 5th and 7th Districts. He held the position of Speaker pro Tempore from 1981 to 1985. Following his legislative career, he acted as a liaison between Governor Terry Branstad and the legislature. Menke contributed to education through various boards, including the Iowa Association of School Boards. He had a B.A. from Morningside College and attended The University of Iowa College of Law for one year. Menke received recognition from his alma mater in 1975.
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Meaning of the name - Lester
camp, military encampment
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Lester D. Menke belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: O'Brien County
Place of Death: Des Moines
Cause of Death: dementia
Educated At: University of Iowa College of Law | Morningside University
Occupation: politician
Employers: Farm owner | Insurance agency
Awards Received: Morningside College's Distinguished Alumni award (1975)
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Ephemeris for December 16, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Sagittarius 57 | 24 Sagittarius 59 | 11 Aries 54 |
| Moon | 9 Gemini 19 | 18 Scorpio 16 | 7 Taurus 39 |
| Mercury | 28 Sagittarius 33 | 6 Sagittarius 14 | 21 Aries 6 |
| Venus | 29 Sagittarius 27 | 19 Sagittarius 58 | 12 Taurus 27 |
| Mars | 27 Capricorn 7 | 1 Capricorn 3 | 20 Aries 36 |
| Jupiter | 12 Cancer 40 | 23 Cancer 12 | 7 Cancer 3 |
| Saturn | 28 Leo 57 | 25 Pisces 22 | 22 Leo 31 |
| Uranus | 24 Aquarius 31 | 28 Taurus 27 | 0 Pisces 2 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 0 | 29 Pisces 22 | 6 Leo 35 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 49 | 2 Aquarius 17 | 4 Cancer 34 |
| Rahu | 12 Sagittarius 31 | 12 Pisces 58 | 6 Sagittarius 51 |
| Ketu | 12 Gemini 31 | 12 Virgo 58 | 6 Gemini 51 |
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