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Sand says Iowa voters sent a message in 2026 election
Governor-elect Rob Sand says the priorities he presents the Iowa legislature when he takes office in January will be what he’s talked about during the campaign. “It’s a lot of
Two death after police chase through four Iowa counties
A police chase through four Iowa counties on Friday afternoon ended in a crash in Cedar Rapids that killed two people. The State Patrol say 36-year-old Garrett Sager of Grand
Two dead after police chase through four Iowa counties
A police chase through four Iowa counties on Friday afternoon ended in a crash in Cedar Rapids that killed two people. The State Patrol say 36-year-old Garrett Sager of Grand
Grassley says no special session ‘on the table’ to limit next governor’s powers
House Speaker Pat Grassley says a special legislative session to curb the authority of incoming Democratic Governor Rob Sand is “not on the table.” After the 2018 election in neighboring
New Lansing Mississippi River bridge opens to traffic
Lansing residents no longer have to catch a ferry or drive for miles to cross the Mississippi River into Wisconsin. Iowa Department of Transportation Director Scott Marler joined his counterpart
Parts of Iowa could see frost overnight
There is a potential for frost in parts of Iowa tonight. National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Vorst says areas with clear skies could see frost. “The best locations for potentially
After long lines for early voting, Pate says officials reviewing options
Seventy percent of Iowans who voted early this year did so in-person, either at a satellite voting location or in their county auditor’s office. Secretary of State Paul Pate says
McGowan Wins Iowa’s Fourth District, Praises Dawson After Respectful Campaign
Republican Chris McGowan will represent Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House after defeating Democrat Dave Dawson in Tuesday’s election. Unofficial returns published Wednesday morning showed McGowan receiving 178,845
Mills County Board of Supervisors to expand to 5 members
Sixty percent of Mills County voters have approved an initiative to expand the county’s board of supervisors from three to five members. Mills County Supervisor Jack Sayers favors the move.
Sand names transition team leaders, unveils transition website
Governor-elect Rob Sand has named a former state government administrator and a union leader to oversee his transition into office. Elisabeth Buck led previous transitions for Governors Chet Culver and
