Maas seeks Republican nomination for Iowa state auditor
Abigail Maas a 33 year old Iowa County supervisor announces her bid for the Republican nomination for state auditor in 2026. She wants to curb property taxes by reducing fraud and waste and proposes a statewide budgeting software to improve transparency and real time spending data. Maas plans to tour all 99 counties and emphasizes a disciplined, work ethic driven campaign against Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer who leads the GOP bid with Gov. Reynolds backing.
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Correction prompts clarification on Marion cleanup caption
The Gazette corrects a photo caption that misidentified Kirk Schubert of Marion for a Dry Creek cleanup near Thomas Park in Marion. Readers are invited to comment on accuracy and corrections will be published. Contact numbers are provided for feedback and errors.
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Techau ends bid for Iowa’s 2nd District House seat
Former U S attorney Kevin Techau of Cedar Rapids suspended his 2nd District congressional campaign two months after launching it, citing poor fundraising. He blamed campaign funds and said democracy should prevail over dollars while promising to back stronger challengers to Ashley Hinson. Techau’s exit leaves Democrats seeking a candidate for 2026.
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