DES MOINES – Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced his running mate for the upcoming election for governor. KCCI-TV reports Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer is the candidate of choice for lieutenant governor. He’s a fifth-generation farmer and one of the lone elected Democrats in his region of the state.
INDIANOLA – Governor Kim Reynolds issued an executive order on Monday establishing the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation during a press conference at Lake Ahquabi State Park near Indianola. The office will be an extension of the Iowa Tourism Office, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Executive Order 19 aims to support, enhance, and expand Iowa’s outdoor recreation sector while ensuring the responsible stewardship of its natural landscapes for future generations. It also creates a centralized structure for public and private stakeholders which actively invest in outdoor recreation to work together, expanding strategic partnerships and promoting cohesive growth.
IOWA – An active weather week returns, with hotter than normal temperatures and multiple thunderstorms in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, daytime heat in the low 90s is possible today and on Wednesday, with severe storm chances returning every evening and overnight for many Iowans. This also has increased the risk for localized flooding after multiple warnings were issued over the weekend.
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