A pastor who’s been a top administrator in state government submitted his resignation to Governor Kim Reynolds this morning and launched his own campaign for governor tonight. Forty-five-year-old Adam Steen of Runnells spoke to a large crowd in the Berean...
Governor Kim Reynolds says she has not encouraged the government efficiency panel she appointed this spring to make certain recommendations. “This is an independent group. I’m not sitting in on the meetings,” Reynolds said during an interview with...
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat who’s running for governor, says a government efficiency panel appointed by Republican Governor Reynolds should drop the idea of changing the pension system for public employees. “Look, these are teachers, they’re...
Democrat Rob Sand says Iowans are justifiably frustrated about water quality issues and he might call for new regulations if he’s elected governor — but Sand said today he is investigating the issue before releasing a water quality plan. “I think...
A special investigation by the State Auditor’s Office has found more than $300,000 in funding for research by a University of Iowa faculty member was either improper or wasn’t clearly documented. State Auditor Rob Sand’s staff reviewed documents that...