A petition drive condemning Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and lawmakers for passing a law banning mask mandates is gaining traction. Siouxland Public Media talked to the organizer, who says the safety of students and families is at risk. “It started out with us just wanting to make a statement.” Cassie Thompson, a pre-med student at the University of South Dakota launched the petition on change.org as a member of the Siouxland COVID Safety Alliance. “A lot of people are concerned.” The grassroots