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Ed Iron Cloud III
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| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 27th district |
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| In office 2008–2012 |
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| Succeeded by | Elizabeth May |
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| Born | August 19, 1964 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Porcupine, South Dakota |
| Alma mater | Oglala Lakota College |
| Occupation | Rancher |
Edward Iron Cloud III (born August 19, 1964) is an American politician from the state of South Dakota. He is a member of the Oglala Sioux tribe and is Native American. He is also known for his work as a buffalo rancher and for helping to preserve Lakota culture.
Ed Iron Cloud III: A Public Servant
Edward Iron Cloud III served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. This is a part of the state government where elected people make laws. He was elected in November 2008 and served until November 2012. During his time, he represented the 27th district of South Dakota.
Buffalo Rancher and Cultural Advocate
Beyond politics, Ed Iron Cloud III is a buffalo rancher. He raises buffalo for both business and cultural reasons. For the Oglala Lakota people, buffalo are very important. They have deep cultural and spiritual meaning.
One of Iron Cloud's main goals is to teach people about this special connection. He wants everyone to understand how important buffalo are to his community. He is also on the board of a group called The Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society. This group is based on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It works to protect and bring back Lakota culture and sacred traditions.
