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State Auditor-elect Taylor Wettach, a Democrat from Muscatine, says maintaining the independence of the office is his primary responsibility
State Auditor-elect Taylor Wettach, a Democrat from Muscatine, says maintaining the independence of the office is his primary responsibility. He’s also considering ways the auditor’s office could make all government spending more transparent. “So folks know where their hard-earned tax dollars are going and working with folks of either party or no party to continue that sort of focus,” he said. Wettach, a 35-year-old attorney, previously worked at a major New York City law firm where he reviewed and negotiated complex financial deals. Wettach says he’s looking forward to working with the accountants, auditors and Certified Fraud Examiners in the state auditor’s office. Wettach says he will continue many of the initiatives current State Auditor Rob Sand started, like allowing staff to live outside of central Iowa since audits are done throughout the state, as well as continuing the program that recognizes local Iowa governments for efficiency efforts. Wettach says part of his job will be ensuring the non-partisan staff can do their job effectively and that means more resources. “They’re career auditors. They’re career civil servants that are experts in what they do, that have been working in that office for years and years and years and are in that office because they believe in the public service of it,” Wettach said. “They’d get paid more if they worked in the private sector. They’re there because they’re true public servants.” Wettach’s term starts January 1. Wettach defeated Republican Chris Cournoyer in last week’s election by about 6,500 votes.
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NWS Weather Balloon Relaunches bring better forecast data to the Tri-States
IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— A full, two-times-a-day weather balloon launch schedule is taking place again at all of the National Weather Service’s upper-air stations. Balloons are launched at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. at these stations. The weather balloons will help meteorologists understand the environment and help weather...
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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: 25° Freeze Friday, Nov. 12-16
Iowa-Illinois — A biting November chill is moving into the Quad Cities, with temperatures expected to plunge into the mid-20s before the weekend. Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island face several freezing nights, even as sunshine gradually returns across the Mississippi River Valley.
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QC military veterans discuss decision to open local gyms after service
Aurelio Delarosa started the Iowa Combat Fitness Club in Davenport. It’s a moment and accomplishment he doesn’t take for granted. “This is my sacred ground where I can let that energy out and be very at peace with my self,” Delarosa said. “I’m so blessed that I wake up and the morning and say to […]