FBI Director Kash Patel joins Iowa law enforcement leadership discussion HAILEY PECK Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau Jul 1, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FBI Director Kash Patel visited Des Moines on Monday morning to participate in a discussion with law enforcement leaders from across the state.kAm!2E6= 2?5 x@H2 pEE@C?6J v6?6C2= qC6??2 q:C5 9@DE65 2 =2H 6?7@C46>6?E =6256CD9:A 5:D4FDD:@? 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