Richard "Rich" Anderson (born July 19, 1956) is the Iowa State Representative from the 97th District.

From 1982 to 1984 Anderson was a law clerk for Iowa Supreme Court Justice J.L.

He also worked as a physical therapist for Rancho Los Amigos Hospital in Downey, California from 1982 to 1984.

Lastly, he has been an adjunct assistant professor at Des Moines University since 1990.

[1] Anderson is married to his wife Pamela and together they have three daughters: Heidi, Meagan, and Bethany.