🚨 STATUS UPDATE: WE NEED DAILY CALLS TO OFFICIALS 🚨

The fight for Winneshiek County and Sheriff Dan Marx is far from over. The state continues its investigation, and funding for our county is still at risk. We cannot let this issue fade into silence. Calling our elected officials daily is the best way to keep the pressure on and demand clear answers.

📞 CALL THESE OFFICIALS DAILY UNTIL THIS IS RESOLVED:

Iowa Attorney General's Office: 515-281-5164
Governor Kim Reynolds' Office: 515-281-5211
Rep. Steven Holt – Office: 515-281-3221
Rep. Michael Bergan – Office: 515-281-3221
Sen. Mike Klimesh – Office: 515-281-3371

TALKING POINTS FOR CALLS:

Funding Cuts: Why should an entire county lose funding over a public statement?

Selective Enforcement: Why is Winneshiek the only county being investigated?

Due Process: Is there a process for counties to challenge a funding cut before it happens?

Political Retaliation: If Sheriff Marx didn’t break any laws, why is he being targeted? Is this entire investigation because of his social media statement? 

Future Impact: Could this tactic be used against other sheriffs and local officials?

📌 CALL GUIDELINES:
✔ Introduce yourself as a concerned Iowa resident.
✔ Ask clear questions and request an on-record stance.
✔ If you get voicemail, request a call back—do not let them dismiss your call as a “comment.”
✔ Stay polite and calm—do not argue or give them a reason to terminate the call.
✔ Follow up daily if you do not get a response.

🚨 KEEP CALLING. KEEP THE PRESSURE ON. 🚨 The state is hoping this issue fades away. We can’t let that happen. Make your voice heard. Demand answers. We will continue to fight until Winneshiek County is safe from threats of funding cuts from state level government officials.