Alert Top Story GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand critical of school voucher program Tim Rohwer Council Bluffs Nonpareil Aug 18, 2025 Aug 18, 2025 0 1 of 3 Rob Sand speaks to a crowd at the Depot Deli in Shenandoah on Aug. 4, 2025. ROB SAND FOR IOWA Rob Sand speaks to a crowd at the Depot Deli in Shenandoah on Aug. 4, 2025. ROB SAND FOR IOWA Rob Sand hosted a town hall at the Depot Deli in Shenandoah on Aug. 4, 2025. ROB SAND FOR IOWA Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tim Rohwer Council Bluffs Nonpareil Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand believes the state’s school voucher program lacks oversight and accountability.kAmx? 724E[ E96 s6>@4C2E[ H9@ 4FCC6?E=J D6CG6D 2D DE2E6 2F5:E@C[ 56D4C:365 E96 AC@8C2> 2D 36:?8 “H:56 @A6? 7@C H2DE6[ 7C2F5[ 23FD6[ 2?5 92G:?8 ?@ CF=6D]”k^AmkAm$A62<:?8 2E 2 E@H? 92== pF8] c :? v=6?H@@5[ E96 $2?5 6IAC6DD65 7CFDEC2E:@? @? 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