John K. Valentine

John K. Valentine
Valentine in 1937
28th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
In office
1937–1939
GovernorNelson G. Kraschel
Preceded byNelson G. Kraschel
Succeeded byBourke B. Hickenlooper
Member of the Iowa Senate
In office
January 9, 1933 – July 31, 1935
Constituency3rd district
Personal details
Born(1904-02-03)February 3, 1904
DiedOctober 12, 1950(1950-10-12) (aged 46)
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison

John Kalbach Valentine (February 3, 1904 – October 12, 1950) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer.

Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Valentine graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and received his law degree from University of Iowa College of Law. He then practiced law in Centerville, Iowa.

Valentine served in the Iowa State Senate representing the 3rd District. He resigned from the Senate in July 1935 to accept Governor Clyde Herring's appointment to be the Chairman of the State Board of Assessment and Review.[1] In 1937, he became the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa and served until 1939.

Valentine died in Centerville, Iowa serving under Governor Nelson G. Kraschel.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Valentine Heads Board of Review". Globe Gazette. July 1, 1935. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
  2. ^ "John K. Valentine". Iowa General Assembly. Retrieved September 7, 2025.