Lee Rood
Investigative Reporter and Watchdog Columnist at Des Moines Register
Reader's watchdog columnist.
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3 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
Accused of terrorist acts by Russia, Ryan O'Leary doesn't say what's next Lee RoodDes Moines RegisterIowan Ryan O'Leary, commander of the international Chosen Company fighting for Ukraine, announced the unit's withdrawal from Ukrainian military service. O'Leary cited issues with legal standing and a "caste system" for foreign fighters within the Ukrainian military as reasons for the unit's departure.
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1 month ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
Former Johnston developer Daniel Pettit, on the lam amid a firestorm of fraud accusations, has been denied the discharge of his Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The denial of discharge by Judge Lee Jackwig, which Pettit agreed to through his attorney, means Pettit remains responsible for his debts, creditors can resume collection efforts, and his federal bankruptcy case may be dismissed.
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1 month ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
Lee RoodDes Moines RegisterAn Iowa couple signed up for a state grant-funded home improvement grant, but now their home is as troubled as ever. The homeowners are now in significant debt and facing legal threats from the contractor, and say state officials haven't helped them. The family is seeking legal recourse but faces challenges due to the contractor's questionable financial standing.
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1 month ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
Polk County Deputy Administrator Sarah Boese filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation, harassment, and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit claims Boese was unfairly passed over for the county administrator position after the ouster of her former boss, John Norris. Boese's lawsuit further alleges that county officials refused to disclose the findings of an independent investigation into Norris's removal.
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1 month ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
Part of a series. Julie Green Fugenschuh keeps a sticky note on her computer at Project IOWA with three simple words: “Merge, grow or go.”As the leader of a job-training nonprofit, it’s a reminder that she needs to try to collaborate with others to help people, grow to have the most impact or shut down altogether.
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