Karen Hurd's parents divorced when she was a child, and she moved to Missouri, where she graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1976.
14 Facts About Karen Hurd
Karen Hurd went on to attend Truman State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 1980.
Karen Hurd served four years in the Army, and was discharged with the rank of captain in 1984.
Karen Hurd received the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding service.
Karen Hurd administered a nutrition plan, and the child recovered and grew to adulthood with no apparent ill effects.
Karen Hurd attended the American Academy of Nutrition and received a diploma of comprehensive nutrition in 1994, after which she established a nutrition practice, Nutrition Practice LLC.
Karen Hurd has been an outspoken advocate on nutrition issues, and has appeared on radio and speaking platforms to discuss her findings.
Karen Hurd has self-published three books on the subject and volumes of digital coursework.
Karen Hurd is currently pursuing a master's in public health from George Washington University.
Karen Hurd has recently worked as a substitute teacher in the Fall Creek School System.
Karen Hurd wrote and produced the feature film The Lumber Baron about a family lumber business in early 20th century Wisconsin.
Karen Hurd has published a long-running historical fiction column in a Wisconsin newspaper.
Karen Hurd was elected to her first public office in 2021, when she joined the village board of trustees of Fall Creek.
Three days later, Karen Hurd announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination to succeed James.