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Posted inIowaWatch, Randy Evans

Evans: Lawmakers’ mixed message is puzzling

by Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts February 8, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

I’m confused, and I have a hunch I am not the only one. Are government mandates a bad thing — or are they good? My confusion comes because I hear what leaders in the Iowa Legislature and Gov. Kim Reynolds have said for months. It certainly seems as if, to a person, they agree mandates […]

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FBI says ransomware attacks on food and agriculture industry are increasing

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Evans: Governor is right that we need more transparency

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Evans: 2020 has shown us why America needs journalists

by Randy Evans / for IowaWatch October 6, 2020January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Evans: Today’s leaders could learn from Terry Branstad

by Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts August 17, 2020January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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The largest single beneficiary of Trump’s tariff payments? An alternative farm lender.

Avatar photo by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest and Lucille Sherman, Gannett Data and Investigations Reporter December 26, 2019June 16, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Viewing Citizens As Nuisances Is Wrong

by Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts May 29, 2019January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Opinion: Supreme Court needs to rule in favor of SNAP data transparency

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