Des Moines Register: Deidre DeJear has formed an exploratory committee and is embarking on a statewide listening tour as she weighs a run for governor in 2022, she told the Des Moines Register. The Democratic activist and small business owner said she has tasked a group of confidantes with analyzing the political and fundraising landscape to ensure there is a path to victory open to her. DeJear is the founder of Caleo Enterprises, which helps small businesses with functions like marketing and project management. Editor’s note: DeJear is a special contributor for Business Publications Corp., the parent company of the Business Record.