by Luke Martz | Sep 10, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor, Opinion
Rob Sand wants Iowans to hire him as the outsider who’s too pure for the two-party system. Funny thing about that pitch — it only works if you don’t check his LinkedIn. His priorities page opens with “a small group of powerful insiders in Des...
by Luke Martz | Jun 26, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor, Opinion
Rob Sand has built his political brand around a simple message. He’s not like the other politicians. He rails against “Des Moines insiders.” He criticizes partisan politics. He tells Iowans he’s the independent watchdog willing to challenge...
by Luke Martz | Apr 22, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor
Last week, the Iowa Supreme Court delivered a unanimous 7-0 reality check to the State Auditor, stripping him of his unauthorized subpoena power in the Davenport building collapse case. For anyone else, a 7-0 rebuke from the state’s highest Court would be a...
by Luke Martz | Apr 17, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra is making one thing clear: he isn’t just running a primary campaign; he is preparing for the general election. Iowa Field Report Has it First: Feenstra will officially launch the “Retirees for...
by Luke Martz | Mar 31, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor
For those of you expecting a plan that might build on Iowa’s success, you’re going to be disappointed by what you see. But for those of you who have paid attention to the way Rob Sand acts and what he says, his latest move will come as no surprise. After...
by Luke Martz | Mar 20, 2026 | Governor, Policy, State Government
Iowa has officially claimed the title of the most affordable state in the nation, providing a clear victory for the fiscal discipline and tax-cutting agenda of Governor Kim Reynolds and Republican leadership. A brand-new 50-state analysis from the Common Sense...
