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Branstad Names Corrections Chief and Appoints State Leaders
Gov. Branstad named Jerry Bartruff permanent director of the Department of Corrections, removing the acting tag after Baldwin's resignation. He reappointed 11 directors to begin May 1 and filled numerous state board and commission seats with a mix of current officials and new appointees. Confirmation requires a two thirds Senate vote.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Jerry Bartruff
State Department of Corrections
Bartruff
Branstad
John Baldwin
David Roederer
Debi Durham
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Charles Palmer
Mary Downie
Rod Roberts
Courtney Kay-Decker
Revenue
Donna Harvey
Department On Aging
David Jamison
Iowa Finance Authority
JoAnn Johnson
Arlen Ciechanowski
Iowa
State Board of Regents
Mary Andringa
Mitchellville
Patricia Cownie
Rachael Johnson
Sioux City
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Dolores Mertz
Algona
Kristine Kramer
New Hampton
State Transportation Commission
David Rose