Early Life, Education and Career
Latham was born in Hampton, Iowa, south of Mason City, the son of Evelyn R. (née Johansen) and Willard Chester Latham. His father was of English and Danish descent and his mother was of Danish ancestry. He was raised on a farm in Alexander, near Hampton. He was educated at Iowa State University, and was a business owner before entering the House. He and his brothers ran a family seed company called Latham Seeds, which Latham has sold his interest in.
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