Comment on 44 GOP, Democratic sheriffs endorse Reynolds for Iowa governor

CEDAR RAPIDS — Citing her support for law enforcement and background in local government, more than 40 Iowa county sheriffs endorsed Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday.“There’s no one better for our cops, for safe streets and for local government than Kim,” Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane said. He said he’s known Reynolds for years and called her approach to public safety, law enforcement and local government “above reproach.”Clay County Sheriff Chris Raveling called her “a governor for all Iowans (who) understands the needs of our smallest communities.”Carroll County Sheriff Ken Pingrey, who called Reynolds a “strong ally of law enforcement,” said his support is based on more law enforcement issues.“I firmly believe Gov.