Hear Iowa attorney general candidates on battling fraud, federal suits William Morris Des Moines Register May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird faces a challenge from attorney Nate Willems as she runs for a second term in office.kAm(:==6>D[ 2 s6>@4C2E[ :D CF??:?8 282:?DE E96 #6AF3=:42? 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