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Walter Lauridsen, Rob Sand's brother-in-law, dies in Lucas County crash
local-news3 days ago

Walter Lauridsen, Rob Sand's brother-in-law, dies in Lucas County crash

Walter E. Lauridsen II, 42, died after being struck by an SUV in Lucas County on Thursday night. Lauridsen, a Des Moines philanthropist and co-founder of Harvest Academy, is the brother-in-law of Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand. The crash occurred when Lauridsen walked into the westbound lane of Highway 34 while an eastbound vehicle passed his parked car. No other injuries were reported.

via KCCI|
#harvest-academy#iowa-politics#local-news
Iowa Governor Debate: Residency and Cancer Clash in First Face-Off
politics13 days ago

Iowa Governor Debate: Residency and Cancer Clash in First Face-Off

Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand clashed in their first Iowa gubernatorial debate on October 6, with Lahn’s residency history and Sand’s party affiliation dominating the exchange. The debate, held in Davenport, featured heated exchanges over cancer rates, taxes, and education, with Sand leading in polling despite Iowa’s recent rightward trend.

via NBC News|
#2026-midterms#iowa-governor-race#kwqc-debate
Iowa Governor Debate: Lahn and Sand Clash on Residency, Cancer, and Taxes
politics13 days ago

Iowa Governor Debate: Lahn and Sand Clash on Residency, Cancer, and Taxes

Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand clashed in their first gubernatorial debate on October 6 in Davenport, focusing on Lahn's residency history, cancer rates, and tax policies. Sand, the state auditor, criticized Lahn for voting in Kansas and called him a 'radical liberal,' while Lahn accused Sand of being a 'liberal billionaire' backed by his wife's family. The debate, hosted by KWQC, highlighted a competitive race to succeed retiring Governor Kim Reynolds in a state that has trended right since 2010.

via KCRG|
#election-2026#iowa#kim-reynolds
Iowa Governor Debate: Sand and Lahn Clash on Economy, Education, and Health
politics13 days ago

Iowa Governor Debate: Sand and Lahn Clash on Economy, Education, and Health

Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn faced off in the first of four Iowa gubernatorial debates on October 6, hosted by KWQC in Davenport. The hour-long event, moderated by William Ingalls, covered the economy, a proposed steel mill, education, and healthcare. While Sand emphasized his 'Affordability for All' plan to lower costs and raise the minimum wage, Lahn defended the current economic status quo. The debate featured heated exchanges, including a moment where Sand accused Lahn of attacking his minor children. Sand currently leads in polling, but Republicans hold a significant registered voter advantage in the state.

via KWQC|
#2026-election#iowa-governor-race#kwqc-debate