Front Page News: Rob Sand’s Visits to Local Communities Make Front Pages Across the Iowa as He Wraps Up 100 Town Hall Tour

DES MOINES, IA – Last week, candidate for governor Rob Sand wrapped up his 100 Town Hall Tour — marking 800 public town halls since he first ran for State Auditor back in 2018. From Butler to Cerro Gordo to Winneshiek County, it’s clear that Iowans across the political spectrum and across the state are resonating with Rob’s message of lowering costs, bringing accountability back to state government, and bringing Iowans together to build a state that’s not redder or bluer, but better and truer.

Read more about Rob’s final town hall tour stops below:

The Gazette: After 100 town halls, Rob Sand says Iowans are ‘fed up’ and ready for change

Rob Sand wrapped up his 100 Town Hall Tour on Tuesday night in his hometown of Decorah — a milestone that capped months of travel across all 99 Iowa counties and offered a revealing portrait of both his campaign’s reach and the state’s political mood.
“People are very fed up,” Sand said in an interview ahead of his final stop. “They feel that our economy isn’t doing well, and most folks know we’re number one in cancer growth. They’re sick of how things are going, and they’re ready for something different.”
Sand said the tour gave him a clearer picture of Iowans’ shared priorities — and frustrations — regardless of party. From farmers and factory workers to teachers and retirees, he said, people voiced common concerns about education, water quality, and government accountability.
He often began his events by asking attendees to identify themselves as Democrats, Republicans or independents — a gesture meant to underscore his campaign’s cross-party reach. In Waverly and Decorah, several Republicans and independents raised their hands — voters Sand believes are searching for a more pragmatic kind of leadership.

Decorah Leader: Sand cites Decorah roots in bid for governor’s office

Iowa’s State Auditor Rob Sand returned home to Decorah last week as he closed out a 100-stop town hall campaign circuit during his bid for Iowa Governor. He arrived carrying a Mabe’s pizza — a staple when he visits home, he said.
Sand told his hometown audience he wouldn’t have grown into the person he is today without his upbringing in the Decorah community.
The Decorah native noted, if he is elected as governor, he will be working with legislators under a Republican majority in both the Iowa House and Senate… And he said that’s not something he’s worried about.
“I’m going to have to work with them,” Sand said. “Here’s the thing about that… I like working with people I disagree with. I actually think that’s kind of fun, and it might even be a little bit of something that we’re supposed to do when we have peace-makers in this world.”

Butler County Tribune-Journal: Sand Calls to ‘Flip Tables in Des Moines,’ Urges Iowans to Reject Partisan Politics

Sand, who built his reputation as a corruption prosecutor before becoming state auditor, said his campaign remains rooted in the same principles that have guided his years in public service. “When people come to my town halls, I think they get the feeling that they’re listening to someone that’s a prosecutor, and an auditor, less of a politician,” [Rob] said.
His approach, he said, will remain focused on accountability rather than ideology. “The bottom line is figuring out what the truth is and then doing the right thing.”
Rob] said his faith plays a significant role in his public service physiology, emphasizing stewardship, fairness, and humility.
Sand’s message of bridging divides resonated with the crowd, many of whom shared concerns about political polarization. He promised to bring people together from across the aisle if elected, saying his administration would include both Republicans and Independents.

New Hampton Tribune: Sand brings his ‘better and truer’ message to county

Rob Sand couldn’t help but smile as he looked out at the almost 100 folks who turned out for his campaign appearance at the Chickasaw Event Center Tuesday morning.
He said that he’s frustrated by the fact that Iowa ranks 48th in personal income growth, that the state’s cancer growth rate is tops in the nation and that the Iowa’s education system is falling behind the rest of the nation.
His overriding message, though, was it’s time for Democrats and Republicans to come together.
[Rob] went on to say that’s what he wants his campaign to be about — bringing people together. “That is how we get an Iowa that isn’t just redder or bluer,” he said, “but better and truer.”

Clear Lake Mirror Reporter: Sand makes people sing: governor candidate’s stop in Cerro Gordo

Sand is a registered Democrat “because my faith teaches me to be for the little guy. I think the Democratic Party, at its best, is the party for the little guy.”
“Our communities need improvement. Our neighbors’ lives need improvement. Our lives need improvement. Your vote is a tool to make it better,” [Rob Sand] said.
“That’s what this campaign is. It’s not gonna be Democrats versus Republicans. It’s insiders versus outsiders. It’s people who want public service over politics… I’m fed up. I’m angry with the way they have abused their positions of trust and power to instead serve insiders and special interest groups while your personal income growth has floundered.”

Bremer County Independent: Sand touts anti-corruption record in Waverly

“This government is working for special interests and insiders, not for Iowans,” [Rob Sand] said.
He cited Iowa’s cancer growth rate, “No. 1 in America,” and an education system that he said is lagging but that he’s “not giving up on.”
He recalled the time Jesus—who he said “normally seemed like a really nice guy—broke character” and flipped the tables used by the money changers at the temple for abusing their power for personal gain.