Beth Wessel-Kroeschell is a Democratic representative for House District 49 in the Iowa House of Representatives, serving Story County and residing in Ames, Iowa. Born in 1959 in Ames, she has represented the area since 2005, initially in District 45 until redistricting in 2022, and is currently in her 11th term during the 91st General Assembly . Notable roles include Ranking Member of the Health and Human Services Committee, with additional assignments on Appropriations, Judiciary, Public Safety, and the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Ames High School; B.A. in English Teaching from the University of Northern Iowa; M.A. in Public Administration from Iowa State University.
• Professional Background: Worked as a desktop publisher, lecturer in Iowa State University’s Political Science Department, public school teacher, and administrator of local nonprofits.
• Political Experience: Elected in 2005, she has over 18 years of legislative service, focusing on district needs in Ames where she was raised and raised her family; her interest in politics stems from her father, a political science professor at Iowa State.