Candidate announces run for Iowa House District 13

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for a local Iowa House seat.

Noah Wieseler announced his campaign for the 13th District in the Iowa House of Representatives. House District 13 covers parts of Woodbury, Plymouth, and Cherokee counties and Monona County.

As a Republican, Wieseler said in a statement that if he’s elected, he’ll support policies that limit government overreach and promote economic development. He also said that “families and rural communities are the lifeblood and wealth of Iowa,” adding that he wants to ensure that state resources stay local and police decisions start at the grassroots level.

“After the fundamental right to life, the traditional family is the foundation and building block of a successful community, state and nation. I will strive to preserve traditional family values, promote policies that strengthen the family unit and support growing families. Parents have the greatest impact on the education of children, which is why I believe parental involvement in the Iowa education system is paramount in educating the next generation,” Wieseler said.

Wieseler was born in raised in Sioux City where he was also homeschooled where “he was raised with a biblical worldview and learned the values of hard work, discipline and personal responsibility.” He also attended Morningside University and pursued a career in construction and property maintenance.

If Rep. Ken Carlson decides to run for reelection, Wieseler and incumbent Carlson will face off in the primary election on June 4.

According to the Iowa Secretary of State’s website, no one has yet filed to run for Iowa House District 13 as of Tuesday at 11:08 a.m. Candidates have until March 15 to file for state and federal offices in Iowa.

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