WEIGEL, Keith W. - New Hampton (D)

District 30

Birth: November 19, 1955, San Diego, CA. Parents: William P. and Marlene Weigel. Education: Graduated from New Hampton H.S., 1974; University of Iowa, 1978. Spouse: Wendy. Step-children: Eric, Paul, Kara and Krista. Profession and Activities: Self-employed certified financial planner, 1986-present. Member: Farm Bureau, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, New Horizons Chamber of Commerce, and New Hampton Industrial Development Corporation. Term: Fourth.

WELTER, Jerry - Monticello (R)

District 56

Birth: February 17, 1935, Monticello. Parents: John and Rose Welter. Education: Graduated from Sacred Heart High School, 1953. Military Service: U.S. Army, 1954-1956. Spouse: Ruth Ann Muller, 1957. Children: 2 daughters; Cindy and Kathy. Profession and Activities: Farmer, 1957-present. Past president: Monticello Community School Board, Monticello Lions Club, Jones County Farm Bureau. Past treasurer, Jones County Republicans. Member: Sacred Heart Church, Lions, Monticello Chamber of Commerce, Corn Growers, Soybean Association, American Legion. Term: Fourth.

WHITEAD, Wesley E. - Sioux City (D)

District 1

Birth: April 15, 1933, Sioux City. Parents: Marian and Margurite Whitead. Education: Sioux City School system. Military Service: Served in Army during the Korean War, 1953 -54. Spouse: Donna, 1976. Children: 3 daughters; Pam, Peg and Jodi; 1 son, Wesley. Grandchildren: 5. Profession and Activities: Retired business owner. Member: Sioux City Planning and Zoning, 16 years; Siouxland Metropolitan Council, 8 years. Term: Second.

WISE, Philip - Keokuk (D)

District 98

Birth: September 5, 1946, Maryville, MO. Parents: Ralph and Edna Wise. Education: Graduated Bedford Community High School, 1965; B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1969; M.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1973; additional graduate work at the University of Iowa, Western Illinois University and Drake University. Spouse: Chris, 1966. Children: 1 son, Todd. Profession and Activities: Government teacher and department chairperson at Keokuk High School. Member: Keokuk Education Association, National Education Association, B.P.O.Elks, Democratic Leadership Council, Legislative Advisory Board. Former chair of Lee County Democratic Party. Delegate to 1984 and 1996 Democratic National Convention. Assistant minority leader, 75th General Assembly. Ranking member of education committee, 77th and 78th General Assemblies. Member: Department of Economic Development Board. Term: Seventh.

WITT, William G. - Cedar Falls (D)

District 23

Birth: February 2, 1950, Elkader. Parents: Donald and Dorleen. Education: B.A. in English, University of Northern Iowa (highest honors). Profession and Activities: Served in Afghanistan as U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. Member: Cedar Falls Rotary Club; Sierra Club; Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation; Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Association; Habitat for Humanity; UNI Special Education Advisory Board; board of directors, Black Hawk-Grundy Community Mental Health Center. Term: Fourth.