01 Apr 2026

Des Moines' $975,000 Badge of Secrecy

By Randy Evans
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Des Moines Taxpayers Foot $975,000 Hush Payment to Des Moines Police Chief Candidate

City Attorney Denies Iowa Freedom of Information Council's FOIA Request for Major Lillie Parker's Demand Letter

City leaders in Des Moines are making it difficult to understand why they selected the new police chief, considering how they have imposed a code of silence about their recent $975,000 payout to one of the candidates who did not get the job.

13 May 2025

Debris in Davenport Is Gone, but the Secrets Remain: May 15 Iowa Public Information Board Might Hear County Attorney Request to Keep DCI Report on 324 Main Street Collapse Hidden

By Randy Evans

As we approach May 28, the second anniversary of a tragedy that shocked the people of Davenport and brought national attention to the issue of building safety, secrecy continues to cloud public confidence in their government officials.

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