April 18, 2024

Branstad receives get well calls from Christie, Walker

DES MOINES — Gov. Terry Branstad is getting get-well calls from presidential hopefuls as he recovers from the flu. Spokesman Jimmy Centers said Wednesday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker have both called Branstad to wish him well. The governor is recovering from a case of flu and dehydration that sent him to a hospital earlier this week. Branstad was taken by ambulance to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on Monday.