Rob Sand wants to legalize marijuana, regulate it like alcohol - Little Village Even before he launched his campaign for governor almost a year ago, Rob Sand has spoken out in favor of Iowa legalizing marijuana. On Monday, the Democratic candidate released details of his proposal...

Look, it creates jobs, helps farmers, raises revenue, & keeps money from leaving the state. Seems like a no-brainer to me. littlevillagemag.com/rob-sand-releases-cannab...

Businesses across Iowa invested millions to produce legal THC beverages only to have insiders pull the rug out from under them less than a year later - leaving them with products they can't sell & no path forward. I say treat it like alcohol: keeping money in Iowa & helping support small businesses.

Small-town Iowa newspaper on the chopping block purchased by local media group The Hampton Chronicle, a north-central Iowa newspaper, will continue publishing with a new local owners OnTheGoMedia.

Glad to see The Hampton Chronicle found a local buyer to keep the paper running. Local journalism is critical for Iowa communities. www.kcrg.com/2026/04/06/small-town-io...

First TV ad is officially on the air! If you didn't catch it, here's the gist:

Stealing is bad. Stealing from taxpayers is worse. As governor, I'll make jail time mandatory for those who misuse taxpayer dollars.

Rob Sand’s Plan to Legalize, Tax, and Regulate Adult-use Cannabis | Rob Sand for Iowa Rob Sand for Iowa Governor. Rob is only beholden to the people of Iowa, and Rob stands up for what's right, even when it's hard.

Iowa’s facing a nearly $1.4 billion budget hole, & insiders won’t stop digging. Part of the solution? Legalize, tax, & regulate adult-use cannabis. We treat it like alcohol. Iowans are taking money to other states—let’s keep that money here & put it to work. https://robsand.com/issues/cannabis-plan/

Iowa State announces addition of women's wrestling program Iowa State athletics announced the creation of women's wrestling program on Thursday, April 16.

Huge! Happy to see ISU keeps building on our state's wrestling legacy. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iow...

5 hurt, including 3 University of Iowa students in overnight shooting near campus Authorities urged people to avoid the area of College and Clinton streets early Sunday after reports of gunshots near the University of Iowa campus.Police said

Praying for the Hawkeye community.
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Democrats, Republicans, and independents are all supporting this campaign because they know that even when we disagree, I'm committed to sitting down, listening, and finding a solution that works for everyone. That's how public service should be.

State Audit Finds Major Oversight Gaps in Schleswig - Storm Lake Radio The Iowa State Auditor’s Office is calling for stronger financial oversight in the City of Schleswig after a new agreed-upon procedures report identified 20 findings tied to internal controls, budgeti...

Making sure public officials are honest with your money—that’s what I’m about. stormlakeradio.com/local-news/state-audit-f...

Iowa House GOP may spend $1.4M on AI to identify local budget cuts Iowa House GOP may spend $1.4 million for Tyler Technologies to use AI to study school and county budgets and identify potential savings.

Giving $1.4 million to an out-of-state AI company to review local budgets? How about we make the Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program a requirement, and restore the powers of the Auditor’s Office? https://bit.ly/3QjaPA2

10 out of 10. The best pup ever. https://bit.ly/4vow8QQ

Rob Sand Volunteer Interest Form · Rob Sand for Iowa Interested in getting involved with Team Sand? Fill out our general volunteer interest form, and we will be in touch with campaign volunteer activities!

Team Sand is gonna be knocking doors tomorrow all across the state. Will you join us? https://robsand.com/volunteer

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand criticizes Davenport transparency Iowa Auditor Rob Sand said in a statement Wednesday that Davenport taxpayers deserve transparency over a $2 million settlement paid to city employees.

I’ll always shine a light where others would rather keep things hidden. Iowans deserve real transparency and accountability — not just talk, but results. As governor, I’ll make sure they get it. www.kwqc.com/2026/04/08/iowa-auditor-...

Sand rolls out first TV ad as analysts call governor's race a toss-up “Call me old-fashioned, I’d say stealing is bad," Rob Sand says in his first TV ad. "That’s why I locked up corrupt public officials as a prosecutor."

You're going to see a lot more of me on tv. www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elec...

Sand tells supporters to 'be nice' as Democrats mark opening of Warren County office Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Rob Sand had two words of advice for supporters during a visit to Indianola Saturday.

For those of you who weren't in Warren County last weekend (aka most of you), here's a reminder! www.indianola-ia.com/news/elections/sand-tell...

Hotel Ottumwa announces closure Hotel Ottumwa announced on its Facebook page Friday the hotel will close on May 31.

More sad news out of Ottumwa, where a healthcare facility closed and now a downtown landmark. Meanwhile, the legislature is focused on requiring Iowa airports to serve alcohol for at least an hour before any flight takes off. www.kcrg.com/2026/04/10/hotel-ottumwa...

A sticker shows an image of Marian Anderson, with text stating: “As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold them down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.” The banner notes Anderson as the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera and includes her birth and death dates.

Spotted this at the church I visited on Easter, Bethel AME, and thought social media might need to read it too.

A photo of campaign supplies like cowboy cards and remit envelopes for the Rob Sand campaign.

"Yes, I support Rob Sand for governor."

Could be you! We are gonna be knocking doors this weekend & we'd love to have you! Join us! https://www.mobilize.us/robsandia/

How to Fix Our Broken System and Put People Over Politics (Part 2) Hey folks, me again — back in your inbox with more about the brokenness of our current political system.

Be good, do well. These are the things I tell my boys before they leave to go to school. They're the same values that are central to my plan for Iowa. robsand4ia.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-our-broken-...

GOP invited to Center for Intellectual Freedom event, Dems weren’t Before an event debuting the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa - promising “greater viewpoint diversity on campus” - organizers sent email invites to about 100 Republican lawma...

$70k of taxpayer money spent on an event with only one side invited?

This is an example of reckless spending for partisan games. Iowans are ready for change. www.thegazette.com/news/republicans-were-in...

Meet Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, Rob Sand DES MOINES, Iowa — State Auditor Rob Sand spoke with WHO 13’s Teodora Mitov about his campaign for Iowa governor. Sand is currently serving his second term as State Auditor and he previously served…

We've had a lot going on lately: Accountability for All, first-pitch, Cook Political Report bumping our race to a toss-up. It's hard to keep up!

In case you missed anything, watch my interview on WHO for a refresh. who13.com/news/meet-democratic-can...

Give to Rob Sand today! Rob Sand is running to be the next governor of Iowa, and he needs YOUR help to win. Will you chip in today?

Help us make sure that Iowans across the state get to see it: secure.actblue.com/donate/bs_so...

Big news! We just launched the first tv ad of the general election. And the message is simple: stealing is bad, and if you steal tax dollars, you should go to jail. Pretty basic.

Rob Sand Volunteer Interest Form · Rob Sand for Iowa Interested in getting involved with Team Sand? Fill out our general volunteer interest form, and we will be in touch with campaign volunteer activities!

Iowans know this race is about solving problems for our kids, for our neighbors, and for our future. Team Sand is sharing that message while canvassing across the state this weekend. Will you join us? https://www.mobilize.us/robsandia/event/807298/

A photo of a press release dated Friday, April 10, 2026. The headline reads "Randy Feenstra Betrays Christian Schools." The text includes a statement from Adam Steen criticizing a Republican member of Congress and gubernatorial candidate for supporting policies that allegedly oppose Christian school values, particularly regarding gender beliefs. Emphasis is placed on school choice and freedom of conscience for parents.

Republicans are finally admitting it: It's not about a student or a parent’s "school choice" - they want it to be "the PRIVATE school's choice."

My position is simple: If you take public dollars, you should take the public.

Turns out the “half roasted chicken” at Fresko was actually a FULLY roasted, half chicken. Fewer lawsuits that way I bet!

Former Buffalo deputy clerk charged with misappropriating more than $42,000 A former deputy clerk for the city of Buffalo has been charged with misappropriating more than $42,000 over a period of more than two years.

I'll always hold those in positions of trust & power accountable.

Six years ago today, our office found that a city clerk in Buffalo stole over $42,000 from taxpayers. And we went after her because if you steal public dollars, you should have to pay the consequences. https://bit.ly/48t4UP6

Former lawmaker dying of cancer says Senate full of 'blowhards' when it should be greatest deliberative body Former Sen. Ben Sasse says America faces institutional collapse and cultural fragmentation, calling politics a distraction from a technology revolution.

I've always appreciated elected officials who are willing to be themselves and speak their mind. Here's one I appreciated for that reason while he was in the Senate, doing it again, saying what we all know is true: the system is broken. https://fxn.ws/4cJzjeo

LETTER: Rob Sand will restore transparency and accountability to Iowa Ggovernment Transparency and accountability are essential when taxpayer dollars are on the line.

These are simple, common sense ideas everyone should be able to get behind.

Glad to have your support, Charlene. https://bit.ly/4cBAgWd

How to Fix Our Broken System and Put People Over Politics (Part 1) Hey folks.

In case you've been under an unaccountable rock, I launched my Accountability for All plan two weeks ago.

I want Iowans to get a fair shake and I've got some ideas on how to make that happen. Check it out: robsand4ia.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-our-broken-...