Vietor, Harold Duane Born 1931 in Parkersburg, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa Nominated by Jimmy Carter on March 15, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 1979, and received commission on May 11, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1985-1992. Assumed senior status on December 29, 1996. Education: University of Iowa, B.A., 1955 University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1952-1954 Law clerk, Hon. Martin Van Oosterhout, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1958-1959 Private practice, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1959-1965 Judge, Iowa District Court, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1965-1979 Chief judge, 1970-1979