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News Quiz: Iowa’s Governors

By IowaWatch | July 9, 2018
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Former Iowa Gov. Robert D. Ray

Former Iowa Gov. Robert Ray died July 8 at the age of 89. Ray, a Republican, was respected by people in his party and Democrats because of his bipartisan approach to governing. Test your knowledge on some of the other chief executives who have served the state during its history.

Things you may not have known about Iowa’s chief executives

Lyle Muller/IowaWatchSource: Iowa Official Register, The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections/State Library of Iowa, National Governors Association, State Historical Society of Iowa
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