Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady Dies At 66 While ‘Walking Dog’

DES MOINES, IA. (THECOUNT) — Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady has passed away, according to Friday night reports. He was 66.

Cady was walking his dog Friday night and suffered an apparent heart attack, Channel13 is reporting.

Cady was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court by Gov. Terry Branstad in 1998. He was selected as chief justice in 2011. His current term runs through 2024.

Cady was recently named president of the Conference of Chief Justices and served as chair of the board of directors for the National Center for State Courts.

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Geo quick facts: Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Local produce and live music are draws at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has outdoor plant displays and a geodesic dome – wikipedia.