Biography

Dan Lonowski, born on June 27, 1962, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, is a Republican politician representing District 33 in the Nebraska Legislature. He began his term on January 8, 2025, succeeding Steve Halloran. Lonowski is a retired U.S. Army colonel with 36 years of service in the Army National Guard, where he served as an infantry and armor officer. He also dedicated 34 years to education, including 29 years at Adams Central High School in Hastings, Nebraska, where he was the head wrestling coach and junior high football coach. After retiring from teaching, he became the project coordinator for Area Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, a nonprofit organization serving a four-county region.

Education

• Graduated from Stromsburg High School in 1980.
• Earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1985.
• Obtained a Master of Science in Education Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1998.

Political Experience

• Elected to the Nebraska Legislature representing District 33 in 2024, assuming office on January 8, 2025.
• Introduced LB285, a bill aimed at prohibiting the sale of flavored vapes to address youth vaping.
• Supports the EPIC tax initiative, which proposes replacing income, property, and inheritance taxes with a consumption tax.

Lonowski's platform emphasizes conservative values, including limited government, individual liberty, and personal responsibility. He is committed to addressing property taxes, supporting education, and promoting economic development within his district.