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Hall of Honor Recipient

Dr. Lafayette J. Twyner
Class of 1939
Inducted in 1993

    Lafayette James Twyner, DDS, was a very busy and active man.  After receiving a BS Degree from St. Ambrose and graduating from the University of Iowa School of Dentistry in 1947, he became the first black dentist in Davenport. Following service in the army as a 1st Lt. During the Korean War, and in addition to his busy dental practice, he found time to serve on the Iowa State Civil Rights Commission, Scott County Crime Commission, NAACP, Davenport Chamber of Commerce, plus coaching various youth baseball programs.  He was honored with the NAACP “Outstanding Community service Award” in 1977.

    In addition, he was a positive and strong influence on the Davenport School Board for 23 years, serving as President in 1973, and was honored for his deep commitment to the Davenport schools in 1990 by the Davenport education Association.

    He has received numerous awards by various universities ranging from alumni activities to business recognition, and by his community and state for his volunteerism.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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