Months ago, we suggested a model of the overpass rather than a drawing. Well, most of the names. As it turns out, former Sheriff Joel Behne didn't provide the entire list. His successor, Mike Johnstone, will and we will add the rest of the names soon. Sheriffs in Iowa have singular authority to grant permits to residents of their counties.
Some sheriffs are more discerning than others.
Nothing precludes sheriffs from rewarding only their friends with permits, or from handing out permits with little discretion. The public can come to its own conclusions by seeing the list of permit holders. That's why we consider it newsworthy.