ANKENY – Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand spoke with farmers and former Iowa governor and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Wednesday about his plans to support Iowa’s rural and agricultural economies.  Vilsack said he was “excited” by Sand’s “innovative” approach that aims to make farms, rather than farmers, work harder.  “It’s very […]

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand released policy priorities Wednesday to support Iowa farm and rural economies. Part of Sand’s priorities included raising the state minimum wage to $12 an hour, ending Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program and investing in programs to diversify the family farm.  Sand, in a statement announcing his “Opportunities for All” plan, said […]

FORT DODGE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand discussed plans to combat Iowa’s water quality issues and advocated for more mental health funding Monday at a town hall in Fort Dodge. Sand, who currently serves as state auditor, said he is “not satisfied” with Iowa’s efforts to address water quality. He  advocated for a data-driven […]