Robert Bacon (Iowa politician)

Robert P. "Rob" Bacon (born 1955) is a Republican politician and former legislator from the state of Iowa. He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2012 to represent the 48th district. He was previously elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010 to represent District 5, which serves Wright, Hamilton, and Story Counties. Bacon was born in Chicago and his hometown is Maxwell, Iowa.

Current legislative committees
Bacon has been a member of the following legislative committees:
 * Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, Member
 * Human Resources, Member
 * Local Government, Member
 * Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (Joint Appropriations), Member
 * Veterans Affairs, Member

Political experience
Bacon has had the following political experience:
 * Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2013–present
 * Senator, Iowa State Senate, 2011–2013
 * City Council member, Freemont
 * City Council member, Maxwell

Professional experience
Bacon is a licensed funeral director, and has been managing funeral homes since 1983. He is the owner of Bacon Funeral Homes.

Personal life
Bacon's wife is Carol. They have four children.