Leonard Boswell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Lightfoot |
| Succeeded by | Tom Latham |
| President of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Gronstal |
| Succeeded by | Mary Kramer |
| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office 1985–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leonard Leroy Boswell January 10, 1934 Harrison County, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 2018 (aged 84) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Dody Boswell (m. 1955) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Graceland College |
| Profession | Farmer |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star (2) Soldier's Medal |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956-1976 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Leonard Leroy Boswell (January 10, 1934 – August 17, 2018) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 3rd congressional district from 1997 to 2013, a district based in Des Moines. A member of the Democratic Party, he was defeated for reelection in 2012 by 4th district incumbent Tom Latham, who decided to run against him after redistricting. Boswell left Congress in January 2013.