Tom Wieck

Tom Wieck earned a high school diploma from Valley High School, a bachelor's degree from Colby College in 1989, and a graduate degree from the University of Iowa in 2008. Wieck is retired.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Tom Wieck was born and raised in West Des Moines, the son and grandson of homebuilders.

That upbringing instilled a fundamental truth: he doesn't know what it's like not to work. From hauling newspapers at twelve, to working through restaurants and college, to a summer in Alaska, two years teaching English in Tokyo, and a year backpacking across Europe, Asia, and Australia - Tom learned that diverse perspectives are valuable to learn from and share.

For the past 25 years, he has channeled that perspective into a career focused on Operational Excellence — leading major improvements across aerospace, defense, healthcare, and agribusiness. His specialty: integrating people, processes, and tools so organizations aren't just busy, but truly efficient and profitable.

Now Tom is ready to apply those skills to the state that raised him — running for Iowa Senate District 41 to make Iowa a better place for his children, his grandchildren, and yours.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Accountability

People are tired of politics that feel disconnected from real life. Too often, decisions are made without listening to the people they affect.

Tom is running to bring practical, actionable, and accountable leadership back to Iowa. He believes in listening first, working with others where there’s common ground, and ALWAYS putting the interests of local communities ahead of politics.Lowering Costs

It’s obvious, the cost of living for Americans has gotten out of control and continues to get worse. People across Southeast Iowa are working harder than ever and getting less from their pay and the products they buy. Groceries, gas, rent, and childcare are becoming unaffordable to the average Iowan. Families shouldn’t have to make tough choices just to get by.

Tom Wieck is running to focus on practical ways to lower out-of-control costs. That means representing working families, fighting for fair wages including raising Iowa’s minimum wage, ensuring that Iowans are put to work ahead of out-of-state contractors, supporting local businesses, and making sure our economy works for the people who live here.Supporting Farmers & Rural Communities

Our farmers and rural communities are the backbone of Southeast Iowa. But that’s at risk due to Trump’s tariffs harming American farmers and the rising gas prices from Trump's war in Iran. Family farms feel squeezed by rising costs, market access, and decisions made in Washington.

Tom Wieck will work to support family farms to find cost-effective and grant supported improvements to farmland, and make sure our communities have the tools they need to grow and succeed. Strong rural communities mean a stronger Iowa for everyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Protecting Healthcare Access

No one should worry about whether they can afford the care they need in a medical situation or have to drive an hour just to see a doctor. In too many parts of our district, healthcare is becoming harder to access and more expensive.

Tom believes we need to protect local healthcare services, keep rural hospitals strong, keep people on Medicaid without work requirements, and lower the cost of prescriptions. Healthcare isn’t about politics, it’s about making sure families can get the quality care they need, when they need it.