by Luke Martz | Oct 23, 2026 | Campaigns, IFR Spotlight, Opinion
Rob Sand is selling himself as a “Governor for All.” Zach Lahn’s new ad gives independent and Republican-leaning voters a reason to question the rebrand. Rob Sand wants voters to see a moderate who can rise above party politics. Zach Lahn’s latest ad has a simple...
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 | May 13, 2026 | Opinion, State Government
A recent investigation by KCCI has pulled back the curtain on a deeply troubling situation in the small town of Dexter, where a report from the State Auditor’s Office appears to have caused significant reputational harm to a local citizen without sufficient...
by Luke Martz | Feb 3, 2023 | Courts, Media, Opinion, State Government
Rob Sand gets off scot-free for refusing to turn over government emails from liberal blogger/activist Laura Belin, a state district court ruled last week. Sand withheld Belin’s emails with his chief of staff John McCormally until he was sued by the Kirkwood Institute,...
by Luke Martz | Oct 19, 2022 | Campaigns, Legislature, State Government
The Dallas County Attorney’s Office has asked Judge Virginia Cobb to recuse herself from the criminal case against Sonya Heitshusen for reckless use of a firearm because the judge’s niece is a volunteer for Heitshusen’s campaign. According to the County Attorney’s...
