DHS Leader Resigns

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says “a lot of factors” went into her decision to seek the resignation of the Iowa Department of Human Services director. Jerry Fosxhoven resigned Monday without an explanation. A day later, Reynolds would only say she wanted to go in a new direction with the agency. On Wednesday, Reynolds again declined to give specifics but noted she’s reshaping her management team as a new fiscal year begins July 1 and wanted to bring new people into her administration. She says she expects to name directors of natural resources and administrative services in the coming weeks. She refused to answer if there had been disciplinary issues with Foxhoven.