Maquoketa, IA – Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand visited Maquoketa this week as part of his campaign tour for governor, addressing a crowd of local residents and community leaders. The event focused on rural issues and community engagement as Sand continues his statewide outreach efforts.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Sand’s stop in Maquoketa gave residents the opportunity to share concerns unique to smaller communities. Sheriff Brent Kilburg said he encourages all candidates and elected officials to visit Jackson County to better understand local needs.
“They might be different from the large urban areas, but they are just as important,” Kilburg said in a statement posted to the department’s social media page. “We need our voice heard just as much at the Capitol, otherwise we will be forgotten.”
Sand’s campaign stop was one of several in eastern Iowa this week as he tours the state to discuss economic development, government transparency, and local priorities ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.
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