Beth (Beth) Wessel-Kroeschell (D-SH049)
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Representative
State Capitol 1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319

District Office:
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Elected: 2004    Next Election: 2026
Spouse: Tom Kroeschell   
Committee Assignments
Ranking MemberHouse Committee on Health and Human Services
MemberHouse Committee on Judiciary
MemberHouse Committee on Education
MemberHouse Committee on Public Safety
Counties Representing
Hardin / Story

Bio

Beth is serving her 10th term in the Iowa House of Representatives. She is a Ranking Member of the Human Resources Committee and also serves on the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees, as well as the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.

Beth is married to Tom Kroeschell. He is the Programming Director for Cyclone TV at Iowa State University. They have two children, Liza and Robbie. Following graduation from Ames High, Beth earned her BA from the University of Northern Iowa, and her MPA from Iowa State University.

As a former high school English teacher, Beth has done substantial work in non-profit administration. She was on the board of ACCESS, a battered women's shelter, for four years and served as their president. She was chair of the Story County Equal Rights Amendment campaign in 1992.