Johnson drops independent bid to stay in Iowa Senate
(Local News ~ 05/31/18)
Nearly two years after declaring his political independence, state Sen. David Johnson has announced he will not seek a fifth term in the Iowa Senate. "First and foremost, I want to thank all those who have supported my efforts to shine a spotlight on how polarized and partisan the political process has become," the veteran Ocheyedan lawmaker said. "As a private citizen, I will find a place to be an advocate for education, the environment, access to health care and fiscal responsibility."...