The space between Iowa City and Davenport contain some of the richest farmland in the world. It also contains some of the most common sense Iowans there are. The farmers and the other good citizens of Iowa’s 41st senate district have seen their very ways of life undermined by the current Republican mess both in Washington and Des Moines.
As the Republican Party in Iowa lurches from one bad policy to another, we see good Democratic candidates come forward to challnge for the opportunity to turn this state around. As we look forward to giving Rob Sand the opportunity to turn Iowa around, we need to put good people in the legislature to help him.
Tom Wieck is one such person. Growing up in Iowa, Tom is ready to take a life of experience and use it to help solve Iowa problems such as cost of living for the average Iowan, access to healthcare and Iowa’s declining schools. Do you want improvement as represented by Tom Wieck or the continuing decline his Republican opponent offers.
From Tom Wieck’s campaign page:
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. 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.
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.
Creating Good Jobs & Strong Schools
Strong schools and good-paying jobs go hand in hand. When we invest in education and support our teachers, we’re building a future where our kids can succeed, families choose to stay in Iowa and where people can find good jobs right here at home.
Tom believes in supporting local schools, expanding opportunities for job training, and helping grow an economy where hard work pays off. No one should have to leave our communities just to find opportunity.
As noted by progressiowa.com’s daily newsletter of Monday June 15th:
1. YEARS OF DISINVESTMENT CATCH UP TO IOWA’S EDUCATION RANKING: A new national report found Iowa’s education ranking has fallen to 27th in the nation, the first time the state has landed in the bottom half of states since the report began in 1990. Educators and students have spent years being asked to do more with less as Republican leaders have chronically underfunded public schools, diverted taxpayer dollars to private school vouchers, and undermined the teaching profession. If our leaders wish to see better rankings, it’s time they fully support public education!
So what is it Iowa? Turn the state around with Tom Wieck or vote to continue Iowa’s decline? I think the choice is clear.
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