Former lawmaker from Idaho Falls was one of 3 brothers to hold public office

IDAHO FALLS — At the conclusion of the 48th Idaho Legislative Session, Reed Hansen was listed among the standout lawmakers. The Idaho Falls Republican — who died in 2009 at age 79 — was one of two freshman legislators that year. They owned a 480-acre farm that included land where the Idaho Falls Regional Airport now sits. Rep. Reed Hansen, right, with another lawmaker in Boise. | Courtesy Nathan HansenMarilyn and Reed Hansen in their younger years | Courtesy Nathan Hansen