Senate fails to confirm governor’s pick to lead Iowa HHS

The governor’s choice to lead the largest agency in state government may not be able to remain director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Larry Johnson’s nomination fell seven votes short of the 34 “yes” votes needed for confirmation today, but the Senate’s Republican leader has used a parliamentary move that could allow […]

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Brent Michael Meyer, 53, Alta

Brent Michael Meyer, age 53, of Alta, Iowa died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in