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Marilyn Johnson
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Volunteer Spotlight

Jim Madden, Heartland’s Irish Tenor

Thankfully, Jim Madden is always willing to share his musical talents. And talents he has! For the past decade his song and dance routines have been a crowd favorite as part of Heartland’s Variety Show. This year he also put on his tap dancing shoes to liven up the audience at Heartland’s Annual High Tea. He leads sing-a-longs and entertains each Thursday at Heartland’s congregate meals, 205 S. Walnut. And when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, his ‘Irish green’ attire and rendition of O Danny Boy make the holiday complete at HSS!

Jim was born in Auburn, New York. He joined the Air Force out of high school, married his sweetheart Connie (from a neighboring town), and spent the next 20 years in such far-flung places as The Netherlands, Arizona, Iceland, Maryland, and Waco, Texas. In 1968 he came to Iowa State University as a Sgt. Major for the ROTC program.

Retiring from the Air Force in 1971, Jim worked for a while at Benson Motors and the Post Office before entering into another full career with the DOT for 21 years.

Jim is not one to let grass grow under his feet. He is very active with the American Legion and 40 & 8 and well as in the St. Cecilia Parish where he sings in the choir. You will also see him working events at the Hilton Coliseum and Stephens Auditorium as a ticket taker and greeter. This must be what keeps him so young!

Jim and Connie have now been married for 52 years. They have three daughters and one son, (Texas and Colorado), so they enjoy traveling as a shared hobby to see their growing families.

If you are hoping to catch Jim’s next booking, it could well be Heartland’s 12^th Annual Variety Show, Aug 18 & 20. The Hooray for Hollywood theme is right up his alley of pizzazz and showmanship!

Thanks, Jim, for sharing your talents to benefit Heartland in many ways. You are a great role model in the celebration of aging.

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Last modified 23 May 2006 wjh