Researching Kevin Koester
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 10 people with the Koester surname? In that year Koester was ranked number 3569 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Kevin means "gentle, lovable" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Kevin Koester on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Kevin Koester and the Koester Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 6076 people with the Koester surname in the USA? Koester is ranked number 155 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Kevin Koester
Kevin Koester
Kevin Koester (born June 3, 1954) was the Iowa State Representative from the 38th District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2009 - 2018. Koester was born in Harlan, raised in Des Moines, and resides in Ankeny. He has a B.A. in education from the University of Iowa.
, Koester served on several committees in the Iowa House – the Appropriations, Education, Human Resources, and State Government committees. He also served as the chair of the Government Oversight committee.
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