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Iowa's 2026 gubernatorial race begins to take shape as top state Democrat announces campaign
Auditor Rob Sand announced Monday he would be running for governor. The Democrat said he wants to serve, not lead a party.
Iowa's lone Democratic statewide officeholder Rob Sand announces 2026 bid for governor
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State Auditor Rob Sand, the only Iowa Democrat currently serving in statewide office, announced a bid Monday for the open governor's race in an effort to break up a long streak ...
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Capitol Notebook: Iowa Senate confirms Reynolds' appointees for state boards
Three of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ nominees to state boards were confirmed by the Iowa Senate by the slimmest of margins Friday ...
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Rob Sand faces steep climb to Iowa governor's seat
Rob Sand — the leading Democrat in the race to be Iowa's next governor — has an "uphill climb" if he wants the state's top ...
Kim Reynolds appoints new Iowa Department for the Blind director after months-long search
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Stacy Cervenka to lead the Iowa Department for the Blind starting on July 7, 2025.
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Work now underway by Iowa's antisemitism and DOGE task forces
Recently created state task forces designed to explore government efficiency and combat antisemitism have begun their work, ...
Rep. Randy Feenstra files to run for Iowa governor
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) filed paperwork Monday to run for Iowa governor in 2026, as multiple Republicans continue to ...
Reynolds receives USDA waiver to launch new summer feeding program, 'Healthy Kids Iowa'
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted Iowa approval to launch a new summer feeding ...