Randy Evans
Columnist at CITYVIEW Magazine
Retired Des Moines Register journalist. Now works and advocates for gov't openness, accountability. I write a newspaper column weekly (and, sometimes, weakly).
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6 days ago |
carrollspaper.com | Randy Evans
At least one member of the Iowa House appears to live by the mantra “Do as I say, not as I do” as he demands access to sensitive personal information and commands silence as he trolls for documents. The audacity of Representative Charley Thomson’s recent demands to a nonprofit organization should offend all, regardless of where you land on the political spectrum.
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1 week ago |
oskaloosa.com | Randy Evans
At least one member of the Iowa House appears to live by the mantra “Do as I say, not as I do” as he demands access to sensitive personal information and commands silence as he trolls for documents. The audacity of Representative Charley Thomson’s recent demands to a nonprofit organization should offend all, regardless of where you land on the political spectrum.
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1 week ago |
dmcityview.com | Randy Evans
Stray Thoughts 5/5/2025At least one member of the Iowa House appears to live by the mantra “Do as I say, not as I do” as he demands access to sensitive personal information and commands silence as he trolls for documents.
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2 weeks ago |
dmcityview.com | Randy Evans
Give Governor Kim Reynolds credit for consistency. When it comes to wanting to hide details of possible misstatements or misdeeds, she treats Lutherans and atheists alike. Soon, Iowans may learn important lessons about “executive privilege” claims by the governor and whether they provide her any cover to keep staff documents in her office secret. These teachable moments arise from two lawsuits filed within hours of each other Friday.
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3 weeks ago |
dyersvillecommercial.com | Randy Evans
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