Daryl Nims

Daryl Hallett Nims (July 18, 1923 – January 7, 1996) was an American politician.

Daryl Nims was born to parents Harold Nims and Aline Schaal on July 18, 1923, in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1941, Nims served in World War II as a lieutenant of the United States Army Air Forces, and earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Drake University in 1947. and, during his senior season was named to the Des Moines Tribune All-City team. Nims continued his collegiate basketball career with the Drake Bulldogs until 1946.

In 1951, Nims acquired the Ames branch of Mickelson's Company, a sporting goods manufacturer and retailer, which he renamed Sportsman's of Ames, and operated for 35 years. After retiring, Nims returned to Des Moines. From 1989 to 1991, Nims was a doorman for the Iowa State Capitol.

Nims died at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines on January 7, 1996.