Gov. Reynolds met today with Secretary of State Paul Pate and Iowa’s six presidential electors who officially cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. The meeting of electors marks the state’s final step in…

Gov. Reynolds today announced she has appointed Chris Cournoyer as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Cournoyer, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa, was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2018. She chaired the inaugural Technology committee, from which position she…

Gov. Reynolds will be holding a public budget hearing Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. This meeting will serve as the annual open forum on the state budget and Iowans will have the opportunity to participate virtually. Wednesday, December…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for Worth County, Iowa effective immediately through January 15, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial turkey flock. This…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for O'Brien County, Iowa effective immediately through January 15, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial layer chickens. …

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Saturday, December 14, 2024, to sunset on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in honor and remembrance of former Congressman Jim Leach. He passed away on December 11,…

Gov. Reynolds released the following statement today in response to the December REC projections for Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026: “The REC projections are what we expected due to our responsible, growth-oriented fiscal stewardship. The…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through January 10, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial turkey flock. …

Gov. Reynolds today announced the extension of a disaster proclamation for Sioux and Palo Alto Counties effective immediately through January 7, 2025. The USDA has confirmed positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in both…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through January 7, 2025. The proclamation…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today authorized a disaster proclamation for Sioux County, Iowa effective immediately through January 5, 2025. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial layer chickens. …

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Pearl Harbor was attacked 83 years ago. 2,403 service members and civilians were…

Gov. Reynolds today joined 16 other Republican governors in sending a letter to Congress calling on legislators to reauthorize an updated Farm Bill and provide our nation’s farmers immediate financial assistance so American farmers can…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Dustin Hite as a district judge in Judicial District 8A.?? Hite, of New Sharon, Iowa, serves as the mayor of New Sharon and is a partner at Heslinga Law Firm. He received his undergraduate…

Gov. Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys today at Terrace Hill in Des Moines, continuing a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition celebrating Iowa’s turkey industry. Caitlin and Clark will now move from The Moline Farm in Manson, Iowa to a…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Kristi Busse as a district associate judge in Judicial District 3A. Busse, of Spencer, Iowa, is an Assistant County Attorney for Clay County. She received her undergraduate degree from Buena…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Andrew Zimmerman as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 5B.? Zimmerman, of Corning, Iowa, is a magistrate in Judicial Election District 5B and Legal Counsel and Trust…

Gov. Reynolds was presented the 2024 Distinguished Service Award at the Tax Foundation’s 2024 Tax Prom in Washington, D.C. Gov. Reynolds is the first sitting governor to win the Tax Foundation’s highest achievement. "I'm honored to be…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, November 16, 2024 to honor fallen MMN2 Petty Officer Second Class Elijah Hummel of Altoona. Hummel died on November 8, 2024 from injuries…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through December 8, 2024. The proclamation…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today issued the following statement after a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa denied an injunction against Secretary of State Paul Pate’s challenge of non-citizen registered voters:…

Gov. Kim Reynolds On October 18, 2024 announced her appointment of Adam Miller as a district judge in Judicial District 3A.?? Miller, of Cherokee, Iowa, is an attorney at Miller Miller Miller PC. He received his undergraduate degree from Stephen F…

DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds has been named the top governor in the U.S. for fiscal responsibility in The Cato Institute’s 2024 Fiscal Responsibility Report Card on America’s Governors. This is the second time Gov. Reynolds has…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today extended a disaster proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials and repair crews passing through Iowa en route to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton response areas. The proclamation temporarily…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through November 8, 2024. The proclamation allows vehicles…

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Monday, October 7, and remain at half-staff until sunset, to honor 1,200 lives lost - including at least 40 Americans – in the senseless attacks committed…

Gov. Kim Reynolds was recently named a 2024 Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine. For a quarter century, the publication has honored a group of bipartisan public servants across the country who have made a positive, lasting impact on…

On October 2, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $190,000 in grants have been awarded to 10 rural Iowa communities through three Empower Rural Iowa Grant programs. The grant awards will support rural…

Gov. Kim Reynolds October 1, 2024 issued a disaster proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials and repair crews passing through Iowa enroute to Hurricane Helene response areas. The proclamation temporarily suspends certain…

Gov. Kim Reynolds September 26, 2024 announced the appointment of Christine Hensley to the Iowa Board of Regents. Early in her career, Hensley worked closely with developers on affordable housing projects across the state of Iowa as a business…

DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds has returned from her 10-day trade mission to India. Over the course of the trip, Gov. Reynolds met with U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, Indian Minister for Food Processing Chirag Paswan, Indian Minister of…

Governor Reynolds today gave the keynote address at the US-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit (USIBC) in Delhi on the second day of her 10-day trade mission to India. Gov. Reynolds told the audience of Indian and American…

Gov. Kim Reynolds left today for an official trade mission to India. The delegation joining her includes Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and agricultural…

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in Iowa on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in honor of Patriot Day and in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks. This year marks the 23rd…

Gov. Kim Reynolds September 9, 2024 signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through October 9, 2024. The proclamation allows…

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that 11 charter schools will receive a total of nearly $4 million in grant funding through the Iowa Charter Start-Up and Expansion Grant program. The grants will support new…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Matthew Schuling as a district associate judge in Judicial District 4. Schuling, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is an assistant attorney general at the State of Iowa Attorney General’s Office.…

Gov. Kim Reynolds September 6, 2024 announced her appointment of Melinda Wicks as a district associate judge in Judicial District 3B. Wicks, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, serves as a magistrate in Woodbury County and as a deputy county attorney in the…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Floyd County in response to severe storms that occurred on August 27 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Andrew Smith as a district judge in Judicial District 3A. Smith, of Alta, Iowa, serves as a district associate judge in Judicial District 3A. He received his undergraduate degree from Northeast…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Scott County in response to severe storms that occurred on June 16 and the Federal Major Disaster Declaration approval for FEMA Individual Assistance granted on August 28, 2024. With the…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is stepping down from his position to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus more on his family. “Adam has been a tremendous partner and an important part of my…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Mark Milder as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 2A.?? Milder, of Denver, Iowa, is an attorney and the sole proprietor of Mark Milder Law Firm. He received an…

Gov. Kim Reynolds August 29, 2024 announced the opening of a temporary school facility for students in the Rock Valley Community School District (RVCSD). The 7,000-square-foot modular school, built by Hegg Construction, will house 150 middle…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the approval of Scott County for Individual Assistance, and Dubuque and Jackson Counties for Public Assistance for emergency protective measures and permanent work under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration,…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Des Moines County in response to severe storms that occurred on August 27 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced Ryan Mulhall will serve as Executive Director of the Iowa Communications Network. Mulhall begins his new role with ICN on Friday, August 30, 2024. “Iowans living in both rural and metro communities rely on…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Michelle Jungers as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 1B. Jungers, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is an attorney and owner of Jungers Law, PLLC. She received an undergraduate…

Governor Reynolds today announced the first round of awards through the State Disaster Recovery New Housing Grant Program. More than $7.2 million has been awarded to support the construction of 175 single-family and multifamily homes across eleven…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Monona County in response to severe storms that occurred on June 21 and the Federal Major Disaster Declaration approval for FEMA Individual Assistance granted on August 2, 2024. With the…

Governor Kim Reynolds August 15, 2024 announced the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) a 2025 SUN Bucks (Summer EBT program) waiver request to implement a summer feeding…

Governor Reynolds August 14, 2024 announced that conditional awards are beginning to be approved for disaster impacted Iowa homeowners through the state-funded Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program (DRHAP). The awards will allow homeowners to…

“Today, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit confirmed what we already knew - it should be parents who decide when and if sexually-explicit books are appropriate for their children. Here in Iowa, we will continue to focus on…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties in response to severe storms that occurred on August 5 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Polk County in response to severe storms that occurred on July 29 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a number of staff changes in the Office of the Governor. Stan Thompson has joined the office as senior legal counsel. Thompson previously served as deputy attorney general for civil litigation in the Iowa…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the approval of Monona County for Individual Assistance, and Harrison, Monona, Pocahontas, Winneshiek, and Wright Counties for Public Assistance for emergency protective measures and permanent work under the previously…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Cass, Mills, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Wapello, Webster, and Woodbury Counties in response to severe storms that occurred on July 29 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Sioux County in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21. The governor's proclamation suspends specific regulatory requirements in order to construct and install…

Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that the state will provide $5.5 million in one-time bridge funding to ensure Iowa crime victims continue to have access to critical services such as medical and mental…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today issued the following statement after a federal judge has blocked changes to Title IX rules issued by the Biden-Harris administration to change the definition of “sex” to “gender identity” which would…

Governor Kim Reynolds announced today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Osceola and Pottawattamie Counties for Individual Assistance, and Cherokee, Humboldt, Palo Alto, Scott, Winnebago, Woodbury and Worth for Public…

Governor Kim Reynolds, together with Iowa’s entire congressional delegation, today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging him and the department to “utilize their existing statutory…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today issued the following statement after the Iowa Supreme Court overruled and denied Planned Parenthood’s petition for a rehearing. The case was returned to District Court where the injunction against the fetal heartbeat…

Governor Kim Reynolds has issued an extension for previously issued proclamations that allow state resources to be used to respond to and recover from severe weather. This also includes the targeted suspension of specific regulatory requirements in…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that some state government systems and employee devices have been impacted by a global outage caused by an automatic software update from CrowdStrike, which the state uses for malware and virus protection. The…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the approval of Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, and Union Counties for FEMA Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4779-IA, for Iowa counties…

This afternoon, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s critical IT systems have been restored and services to Iowans have resumed as normal following a global outage caused by an automatic software update from CrowdStrike, which the state…

Governor Kim Reynolds today announced that Iowa’s opioid treatment and recovery providers can begin applying for $13 million in grants to expand or improve facilities or develop sober-living housing options in a statewide effort to better…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the approval of Dickinson, Humboldt, and Palo Alto Counties for Individual Assistance under the previously approved Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4796-IA, for Iowa counties where significant…

Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the retirement of Emily Wharton, director of the Iowa Department for the Blind, effective July 18, 2024. Wharton has led the department for seven years and previously served as its technology director. She is a…

Governor Reynolds today announced that the state’s Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program has received approval from FEMA and applications are now open. "In the course of eight weeks, Iowa was hit with three extreme weather…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Scott and Clayton Counties in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 26 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk and Scott Counties in response to severe storms that occurred on July 15 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized…

Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this evening: “This assassination attempt on a former president, current…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Elizabeth O’Donnell Reist as a district judge in Judicial District 7.?? O’Donnell Reist, of Davenport, Iowa, serves as Senior Assistant County Attorney for the Scott County…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Ashley West-Joons as a district associate judge in Judicial District 4.?? West-Joons, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, is an attorney at West Law Office and also serves as the Harrison County Attorney.…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the approval of Woodbury County for Individual Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4796-IA, for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms, flooding,…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Chickasaw and Wright Counties in response to severe storms and flash flooding that occurred on July 4 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the approval of Buena Vista, Cherokee and O'Brien Counties for Individual Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4796-IA, for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation for Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Floyd, Fremont, Harrison, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lyon, Mills, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Pottawattamie,…

On July 1, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds sent a letter to Department of Labor’s Acting Secretary Julie Su in response to Iowa businesses being targeted with excessive fines. The full letter reads as: “I am writing on behalf of small…

On July 1, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: The U.S. Department of Labor is on a crusade to root out what it calls “oppressive child labor” in Iowa, and it's prepared to “fully…

On July 1, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: Commission of Veterans Affairs Dennis Jones, Polk Mental Health &…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the approval of twenty-eight (28) additional counties for Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4784-IA, for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe…

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican leaders released the following statements in response to the Iowa Supreme Court ordering the district court to dissolve the injunction on Iowa’s Fetal Heartbeat Law: Gov. Kim Reynolds: “There…

Gov. Kim Reynolds June 28, 2024 announced her appointment of John Sandy as an Iowa Court of Appeals judge.? Sandy, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, serves as District Judge in District 3A. He received both his undergraduate degree and law degree from The…

Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation for Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Floyd, Fremont, Harrison, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lyon, Mills, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas,…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Harrison, Johnson, Mills and Pottawattamie Counties in response to severe storms and flash flooding that occurred on June 21 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources…

On June 26, 2024 Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the extension of a disaster proclamation for Sioux, Cherokee, and Sac Counties effective immediately through July 26, 2024. The USDA has confirmed positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation for Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Floyd, Fremont, Harrison, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lyon, Mills, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Pottawattamie,…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, and Pottawattamie Counties in response to the impending flooding in Western Iowa. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee County in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover…

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen have issued a joint request for people to remain off the Missouri River in the coming days, as water levels continue to surpass flood stage. That urgent message comes following the latest update…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that President Biden has approved Iowa’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a disaster emergency proclamation to include Palo Alto County in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21 and continuing. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and widespread flooding that occurred on June 21 and continuing. The letter requests…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered a disaster proclamation for Sioux County in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a disaster emergency proclamation to an additional 20 counties in northwest Iowa in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21. The 21 total counties include Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee,…

On June 20, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through July 20, 2024. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock.…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Donna Bothwell as a district judge in Judicial District 4.?? Bothwell, of Logan, Iowa, is a district associate judge in Judicial District 4. She received her undergraduate degree from the…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a federal district court judge granting an injunction of Iowa’s illegal immigration law: “With this injunction states are left defenseless to the ongoing crisis at our…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Monona and Woodbury Counties in response to severe weather that occurred June 12 through 13. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Susan Cole as a district associate judge in Judicial District 8A.?? Cole, of Moravia, Iowa, serves as the Appanoose County Attorney. She received her undergraduate degree and law degree from…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Jeffrey McDaniel as a district judge in Judicial District 7. McDaniel, of Bettendorf, Iowa, serves as shareholder and president of Brooks Law Firm, P.C. He received his undergraduate degree and…

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement in response to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship requesting resources from the United States Department of Agriculture and announcing additional response measures: …

Governor Reynolds today issued her eleventh executive order since taking office. As part of an ongoing government alignment initiative to improve efficiency and effectiveness, executive orders dating back to 1964 have been reviewed to determine…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Dubuque and Emmet counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 3. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Common Sense Institute Iowa’s study finding that recent tax cuts will create approximately 6,800 jobs in 2025, contribute to $1.72 billion in GDP growth in 10 years, and…

On June 3, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Kossuth and O’Brien counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 31. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and…

On June 2, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Cherokee County, Iowa effective immediately through July 2, 2024. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey…

On May 30, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds sent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack a letter urging the USDA to prioritize and expedite the approval process for animal vaccines designed to combat foreign animal diseases and…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following in response to Donald Trump’s verdict: “America saw this trial for what it was, a sham. For years, Democrats like Alvin Bragg have been trying to put President Trump in jail with complete…

On May 28, 2024 Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the signing of a disaster proclamation for Sioux County, Iowa effective immediately through June 27, 2024. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for three additional counties in response to severe weather that has occurred since May 21, 2024. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and…

This morning, Governor Reynolds spoke with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the severe weather event in Iowa on April 26th, 2024, and her request on May 14, 2024, for USDA disaster assistance for impacted farmers. …

Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that President Biden has approved Iowa’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and widespread flooding that occurred on May…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for 10 additional counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 21, 2024. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from…

Governor Kim Reynolds has requested an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms and widespread flooding that occurred on May 21, 2024. The letter requests activation…

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all?flags?in Iowa to be flown at?half-staff from sunrise to sunset?on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in honor of Matthew Dickerson, an employee of the Iowa Department of Transportation who was killed on May 16 while…

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for 17 additional counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 21. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the…

On May 21, 2024, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for 15 counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 21. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover…

Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement regarding the impact of severe weather in Iowa today: “Kevin’s and my prayers are with all the communities and families impacted by today’s severe weather, and especially…

On May 17, 2024 at Horizon Science Academy in Des Moines, Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2368, a bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the sale of real property by school districts, charter school and…

Governor Reynolds today released the following statement of support for Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver and his family: “Jack Whitver is a strong and capable leader, and a good friend. I admire and support his decision to remain in his…

On May 17, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the remaining bills into law: HF 2686: A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making…

On May 16, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed SF 2411, a bill which creates the Workforce Opportunity Fund, defines work-based learning, and reforms student teaching requirements, and HF 2465, a bill allowing high school students to gain science credit…

On May 16, 2024, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a $17.5 million investment in opioid prevention and recovery programs for Iowans impacted by the ongoing opioid epidemic. “I’m disappointed that a bill to spend a portion of…

On May 15, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health districts to improve outcomes for Iowans, into law. “Today, we align…

On May 15, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2545 into law, a bill which improves educational standards and requires teaching on: World War I, World War II, the Holocaust, Cold War, 9/11, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and…

On May 15, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed SF 2391, a bill for an act prohibiting the misbranding of certain food products, and providing penalties, and HF 2649, a bill for an act excluding the net capital gain from the sale of certain livestock from…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that President Biden has approved Iowa’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now authorized to provide…

Governor Reynolds today sent a letter co-signed with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to Secretary Tom Vilsack at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting federal assistance for farmers whose properties were damaged or destroyed…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court dismissing the class action lawsuit regarding the canceling of federal pandemic assistance: “During the pandemic, the federal government attempted to…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a lawsuit challenging SF 2340: “As Governor, I have a responsibility to protect the citizens of Iowa. Since President Biden refuses to enforce our nation’s immigration…

On May 9, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 2436: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, including by modifying the judicial retirement fund, and including effective date…

On May 8, 2024, Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2251, a bill for an act relating to eligibility for pregnant women and infants under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions. “Being pro-life means supporting…

On May 8, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for four counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 6. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy…

On May 7, 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked Iowa the #6 Best State overall, #3 state for Opportunity, #7 state for Long-Term Fiscal Stability, #9 state for Health Care Access, #9 state for Affordability, and #11 state for Education. Iowa…

On May 7, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2618, a bill that requires evidence-based reading instruction and tailored interventions for students who aren’t proficient, into law. “This legislation is an extension of our ongoing effort…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration releasing revised Title IX rules: “By attempting to redefine sex to include gender identity and sexual orientation in Title IX, President Biden is…

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all?flags?in Iowa at?half-staff from sunrise to sunset?in honor of the National Fallen?Firefighters?Memorial?Service on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year…

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 2306: A bill for an act relating to the membership of the commission of veterans affairs. HF 2366: A bill for an act relating to probate law, including charitable…

Governor Kim Reynolds has requested an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for nine Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe weather that occurred on April 26, 2024. The governor requested funding under the…

DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 2442: A bill for an act relating to state and local finances by modifying individual and alternate income tax rates, withholding credits, franchise tax deductions,…

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds joined all Republican governors in a joint statement and separately recognized May as Jewish-American Heritage Month in Iowa with a proclamation. This comes as Republican governors stand in solidarity with the Jewish…

Gov. Kim Reynolds joined 52 governors representing states, commonwealths, and territories in opposition to Legislative Proposal 480 submitted by the Department of Defense to the Senate Armed Services Committee. LP 480 disregards gubernatorial…

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for eight additional counties in response to severe weather that occurred on April 26. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the…

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 26. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that she will lead a trade mission to India later this year to strengthen Iowa’s trade and investment relationship with one of the world’s fastest growing economies. The trade mission is planned for…

On April 22, 2024, Governor Kim Reynolds released a video message announcing a proclamation in celebration of Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball historic 2023-2024 season. The proclamation declares April 22, 2024, as Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s…

On April 20, 2024, Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session: “Iowa has set a course for transformation, and it was the driving force of the 2024 legislative session. We…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa legislature passing income tax cuts in SF 2442: “When I took office, Iowa’s income tax rate was nearly 9 percent-the sixth highest in the country. Since 2018,…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to SF 2385 being sent to the Governor’s desk for signature: “Last year, I introduced and signed into law legislation that aligned state government to more effectively and…

On April 19, 2024, Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2431, a bill to remove the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse by the Boy Scouts of America: “Those who were sexually abused while in Boy Scouts should have the ability…

On April 19, 2024, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the EPA issuing an emergency waiver for E-15 sales this summer: “I am pleased to see the EPA issue this waiver, allowing cheaper, cleaner burning E-15…

On April 19, 2024 Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 2586: A bill for an act relating to school security, including the use of school security personnel by school districts and authorizing school employees to be issued…

Governor Kim Reynolds April 19, 2024 announced that Daisy Brand LLC, the leading manufacturer and largest brand of sour cream and cottage cheese in the U.S., is expanding its operations to Boone, Iowa. Demand for the company’s products has…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to HF 2673 passing the Iowa Senate: “Iowa has made significant progress in behavioral health care in recent years, from expanding adult services to establishing the first…

On April 18, 2024, Gov. Reynolds signed HF 259 into law, a bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of veterans affairs, including county commissions of veteran affairs and cemetery…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to HF 2618 passing the Iowa Senate: “By investing in literacy April 17, 2024, we are opening opportunities for our kids in the future. This bill implements evidence-based reading…

Gov. Kim Reynolds April 17, 2024 announced her appointment of Ashley Stewart as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 5C.?? Stewart, of Des Moines, Iowa, is an assistant appellate defender for the Iowa Public Defender’s…

On April 17, 2024, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Cass, Des Moines, Fayette, Henry, and Lee counties in response to severe weather that occurred on April 16. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual…

Gov. Kim Reynolds April 16, 2024 announced her appointment of Jordan Brackey as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 5C. Brackey, of Des Moines, Iowa, is an assistant Polk County attorney for the Juvenile Division. He received…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Fetal Heartbeat case heard at the Iowa Supreme Court On April 11: “Since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the decision of when to limit abortion has…

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 2340: A bill for an act relating to illegal reentry into the state by certain aliens, prohibition on arrest in certain locations, orders to return to a foreign nation, immunity…

Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced $900,000 in competitive grants to help more Iowa children and teens access nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months. The grants will support school districts and…

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2204 into law, a bill for an act relating to interests in agricultural land acquired or held by foreign businesses, foreign governments, or nonresident aliens, or by agents, trustees, or fiduciaries thereof, by…

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 2264 into law. HF 2264: A bill for an act relating to the use of county funds by ecclesiastical and sectarian…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Marshall County in response to severe weather that occurred on May 7. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Story County in response to severe weather that occurred on May 7. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Muscatine, and Poweshiek counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 7. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has announced that applications for Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) will be accepted starting May 31, 2023. The Students First Act was signed into law earlier this year and will provide state…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: “Iowa’s national profile is rising, and Americans are taking notice as states around the country…

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 553: A bill for an act relating to affirmative defenses for entities using cybersecurity programs. HF 573: A bill for an act relating to statutory…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Whitver, and Speaker Grassley have reached an agreement to provide property tax relief for Iowans. Gov. Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Whitver, and Speaker Grassley released the following…

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 601: A bill for an act relating to rate increase notice requirements for public utilities. HF 557: A bill for an act relating to conducting elections for…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee and Muscatine Counties in response to the Mississippi River flooding. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the…

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Biden EPA granting Iowa and Midwest states’ request for an emergency waiver for the nationwide, summer sale of E-15: “I am thrilled that the EPA has granted our…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds led all Republican governors in recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. Together the governors emphasized their commitment to a strong relationship with Israel and recognized the significance of…

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 316: A bill for an act relating to value-added products or services offered by insurers or producers. HF 570: A bill for an act relating to assault…

Governor Reynolds released the following statement commending Iowa’s Congressional Delegation on major ethanol victory: “I commend the members of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation for their steadfast efforts to stand up for…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted her request to provide assistance in the form of low-interest disaster loans for eight counties impacted by the March 31, 2023, severe weather…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for five counties in response to the Mississippi River flooding. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case…

DES MOINES -- Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 10 counties in response to flooding along the Mississippi River. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects…

DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Richelle Mahaffey as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 8A. Mahaffey, of Grinnell, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant Public Defender in the Des…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are not subject to Senate confirmation: Council on Agricultural Education Kellie Welter, Webster District 2A…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds announced the appointment of Kristen Stiffler of Clive to serve as Executive Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Stiffler begins her new role on April 24, 2023. “Generations of Iowans have…

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa Supreme Court opinion in case 22-0789: “The initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic consumed every aspect of our daily lives, and accordingly my…

DES MOINES – In partnership with the states of Nebraska and Missouri, Gov. Reynolds announced that Iowa has submitted a grant application with the U.S. Department of Energy for funding to establish the Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCH2)…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on the fetal heartbeat bill: “I remain optimistic that the Iowa Supreme Court will allow the fetal heartbeat…

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that $8.3 million in matching grants have been awarded to assist five companies in upgrading water infrastructure at Iowa manufacturing and industrial facilities in Boone, Davenport, Dubuque and…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: Accountancy Examining Board Lindsay Knoop, Dallas Board of Medicine …

DES MOINES – The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, sponsored by ACT, to award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support…

DES MOINES -- Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's newly proposed change to Title IX rules, allowing biological men to participate in women’s sports: “Generations of women have…

DES MOINES -- Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for two counties in response to the April 4 severe weather. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this…

DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for six additional counties in response to the March 31 severe weather. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects…

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 445: A bill for an act relating to protests considered by local boards of review and including effective date and applicability provisions. SF 514: A bill…

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials related to disaster response and repairs. The proclamation is effective April 1 and continues through May 1, 2023. The…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 12 counties in response to the March 31 severe weather. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of…

DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the politically charged indictment of President Donald J. Trump: “This sham indictment only serves as a reminder to Americans that there is a two-tiered…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has appointed Mary Mosiman the new Director of the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) effective March 29, 2023. Mosiman currently serves as the department’s Deputy Director and Tax Management Division…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the announced closure of Iowa Wesleyan University: “Today, my thoughts are with the students, faculty, and staff who are stunned by this announcement, and the…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 75: A bill for an act relating to certain health facilities including ambulatory surgical centers and rural emergency hospitals, including licensing requirements and…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds announced today that she has approved ending an agreement with Workday, an enterprise software company, to update the state’s financial management system to a cloud-based platform. After delaying the…

DES MOINES– Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds led a joint, bipartisan letter urging the EPA to issue an emergency waiver for E15 sales during the summer. “We write today to thank you for proposing to grant our petition of April 28, 2022, that…

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 337: A bill for an act relating to the use of certain refrigerants. HF 202: A bill for an act relating to explosive materials including blasting agents,…

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has selected Brig. Gen. William F. McClintock as the Deputy Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard. “General McClintock’s extensive experience and proven leadership, alongside General Osborn,…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to her Government Alignment bill passing the Iowa House: “For decades, Iowans have seen state government grow beyond its means. Today, the Iowa House joined me…

DES MOINES -- On March 9th, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced?$26.88 million in grant funding through the final round of Destination Iowa, a $100 million investment in quality of life and tourism…

DES MOINES - On March 9th, Treasurer Smith released the following statement in response to the University of Iowa athletics settlement: Prior to Monday’s State Appeals Board meeting, I met with the Attorney General’s Office to learn…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has appointed Chad Aldis, a native Iowan and former student of Camanche, East Central (now Easton Valley), and Clinton Community School Districts, to lead the Iowa Department of Education as director beginning…

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith is using March Madness season to encourage families to invest in their children’s education with College Savings Iowa. “There are less summers with your children before they head to college than…

Des Moines – Governor Kim Reynolds on March 7th, announced her appointment of Kristen Formanek as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 5C. Formanek, of Ankeny, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant Polk County Attorney…

DES MOINES — Attorney General Bird joined 46 states in an amicus brief Monday, requesting that TikTok, Inc. fully comply with a multistate investigation into whether the China-owned company violated consumer protection laws. The bipartisan…

DES MOINES – On March 7th, Governor Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa Senate passing her Government Alignment bill: “Serving the needs of Iowans efficiently and effectively is state government’s…

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith, administrator of Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (IAble) plan, is reminding individuals with disabilities and their support systems that contributions to an IAble account can be a team effort.…

Funding will improve communication on the job and support recruitment and retention efforts DES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds on March 8th, announced new grant awards targeted at reducing language barriers within Iowa’s…

Des Moines, Iowa - Although Irish in its roots, St. Patrick’s Day is most widely celebrated in the United States. To help keep Iowa’s roads safe, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with local law enforcement March…

Britt, Iowa - At approximately 7:10 PM, on Saturday, March 4, 2023, the Britt Police Department responded to a disturbance call at the residence of 275 4th Street Southeast in Britt, Iowa. Upon arrival to the residence, officers encountered a male…

DES MOINES — On Mar 6th, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers took another step to challenge the EPA’s illegally delayed decision regarding the sale of year-round E15 gasoline. They sent an…

DES MOINES – More than 180 Iowans came together Wednesday to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Iowans in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, Hampton, Iowa City, Marshalltown and Mason City who have left their mark on Iowa through the…

DES MOINES, Iowa - Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens honored heroic citizens and First Responders at the 2022 Sullivan Brothers’ Award of Valor and…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds released the following statement in response to her Government Alignment bill passing the Iowa House State Government Committee: “State government should be efficient and effective to best serve the…

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: Accountancy Examining Board Frank Miller, Polk Agricultural…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds released the following statement in response to the EPA delaying the implementation of year-round sale of E15: “While long overdue, I am thrilled that the EPA has approved our multi-state…

MASON CITY, Iowa - At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Cerro Gordo County Jail staff discovered jail inmate Lamar Anderson unresponsive in his cell. Life saving measures were initiated and Anderson was transported to Mercy…

ORLANDO– On March 2nd, Governor Reynolds received the Renewable Fuels Association’s All-Industry Award and addressed the National Ethanol Conference. Below are excerpts from her remarks: “Receiving the All-Industry Award is a…

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa with a check for their unclaimed funds in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “There’s only one thing sweeter than a Caramel Delight or Thin Mint, and that’s…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the EPA delaying the implementation of year-round sale of E15: “While long overdue, I am thrilled that the EPA has approved our multi-state bipartisan RVP…

DES MOINES – The state of Iowa has selected Odyssey to administer its new Students First education savings accounts (ESAs). Governor Reynolds signed the Students First Act into law on January 24, 2023. The program will provide K-12 students…

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to maximize their tax refunds with College Savings Iowa. “If you are receiving a tax refund this year, we have a great option to ensure you invest it wisely,” said Smith.…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to her Government Realignment bill passing the Iowa Senate State Government Committee: “State government exists to serve Iowans, but an increasingly growing…

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Des Moines Public Schools with a check for funds they claimed through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “I am proud to reunite Des Moines Public Schools with their funds,” said Treasurer…

DES MOINES – On Feb 20th, Governor Reynolds signed SF 181 into law, a bill that clarifies the rollback calculation for residential and multi-residential property and delivers $127 million in property tax relief to Iowa…

DES MOINES – On Feb 15th, Governor Reynolds signed SF 153, a bill that authorizes the DOT and local authorities to exempt overweight permits from load limits and move heavier loads to aid economic development in the state of Iowa, into…

Plymouth County, Iowa - On February 13, 2023, the Hinton Police Department requested the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate a potential criminal matter that involved Kingsley Police Chief, James Dunn. On February 15, 2023 James…

DES MOINES– Governor Reynolds signed HF 161 into law, a bill to create a cap on noneconomic damages in cases regarding medical malpractice. The legislation balances the needs of injured patients with the needs of all Iowans to have access to…

Des Moines-- On Feb 16th, Attorney General Bird helped lead a multistate lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its interpretation of “Waters of the United States.” The new rule modifies that definition to…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds announced today that Iowa Department of Education Director Ann Lebo is resigning. “I want to thank Dr. Lebo for her many contributions to my administration and the Department of Education over the last…

DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds signed HF 161 into law, a bill to create a cap on noneconomic damages in cases regarding medical malpractice. The legislation balances the needs of injured patients with the needs of all Iowans to have access to…

Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the recent graduation of seven staff members from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University. These members have successfully completed the 10-week…

DES MOINES– Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education are partnering with the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) and its chairman Jake Steinfeld to participate in the DON’T QUIT! campaign which…

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa State Patrol Public Information Officer Sergeant Alex Dinkla will be out of the office starting from, Thursday, February16th and returning Saturday, February 18th. Trooper Ryan DeVault will cover his responsibilities on…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds will sign HF 161 in the Governor’s Office at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 16. The event is open to credentialed members of the media. What: Governor Reynolds to sign Medical Malpractice Tort Reform When:…

DES MOINES – On Feb 15th, Governor, Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that Iowa will be investing an additional $2 million in the Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program to enhance productivity,…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education are partnering with the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) and its chairman Jake Steinfeld to participate in the DON’T QUIT! campaign…

“2022 Full Employment Award” Honors Effectiveness of IWD Program to Help Jobless Reenter Workforce DES MOINES, IOWA – The American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE) this morning named Iowa Workforce Development as the…

The Governor’s Conference on Substance Abuse has a new name! Governor’s Conference on Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, also known as GCSU. We are proud to align our name with the work we do in prevention, treatment and…

DES MOINES – On Feb 8th, Governor Reynolds issued the following statement after medical malpractice tort reform passed the Iowa legislature: “I’m grateful to the legislature for passing reasonable medical malpractice reform,…

DES MOINES– Attorney General Brenna Bird joined 24 other states in a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) over a new federal rule requiring gun owners to register their firearms with attached pistol…

DES MOINES – On Feb 7th, Governor Reynolds signed SF 192, a bill that increases per-student education funding by 3 percent, bringing general fund spending on K-12 education to $3.8 billion. “This results in a $1.19 billion increase in…

DES MOINES –Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address and Governor Sarah Sanders’ GOP Response: “If you want something said, ask Washington. But…

The Iowa Department of Revenue has submitted a new proposed rules to the Iowa Legislature, available for public comment through February 28, 2023. See notices below for details. Electronic Filing of Income Tax Returns — Electronic…

DES MOINES –Governor Reynolds has appointed Sergeant Brady Carney of the Des Moines Police Department’s (DMPD) Investigations Division to lead the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. “Sergeant Carney’s years of experience in…

DES MOINES – On Feb 6th, the Iowa District Court for Iowa County granted the State of Iowa’s motion for a temporary injunction and issued a consent order requiring the cleanup of hazardous waste from the C6-Zero facility in Marengo. …

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating IAble’s sixth anniversary by reminding Iowans of the Plan’s benefits. “IAble provides individuals with disabilities the tools to save money without limiting their access to…

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds on Feb 3rd, announced her appointment of Patrick McAvan as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 8A. McAvan, of Fairfield, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant Jefferson County…

On February 4,h, 2023, at 9:52 pm the Greene County Communication Center received a 911 call in the 1000 block of Main Street East Grand Junction, IA. The caller reported they fell and hit their head against a door. When Grand Junction Rescue…

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has selected Brig. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn as the 28th Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard. “General Osborn has been an invaluable member of the Iowa National Guard as our state has faced…

Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring and summer. A Project WILD, Aquatic WILD and…

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division Iowa’s snowfall each year brings about the possibility of spring flooding. Damage caused by flooding is often a standard exclusion in home, renters, and property…

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Patrick McAvan as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 8A. McAvan, of Fairfield, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant Jefferson County Attorney. He received his…

DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has selected Brig. Gen. Stephen E. Osborn as the 28th Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard. “General Osborn has been an invaluable member of the Iowa National Guard as our state has faced natural…

Des Moines –Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to Governor Sarah Sanders giving the Official GOP Response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address next week: “Gov. Sarah Sanders has been a…

DES MOINES– On Feb 2nd, Governor Reynolds and the Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) announced the release of an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for communities in need of future broadband investment. …

Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to Gov. Sarah Sanders giving the Official GOP Response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address next week: “Gov. Sarah Sanders has been a longtime friend and I am so…

Today, Governor Reynolds and the Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) announced the release of an Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for communities in need of future broadband investment. The ITQ process…

DES MOINES – On Jan 30th, Governor Reynolds and 24 other governors sent a joint letter to President Joe Biden voicing their opposition to a new rule regarding the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the revised definition of “Water of the United…

Des Moines, Iowa – To keep motorists safe during Super Bowl LVII, The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with Iowa law enforcement to remind football enthusiasts, Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. If you plan to drink…

Des Moines – Governor Reynolds has approved more than $440,000 to cover a backlog of Iowa Veterans Trust Fund (IVTF) grants that were approved by the Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs between March 3, 2021, and November 3, 2022, before the…

DES MOINES – On Jan 27th, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a bipartisan coalition of seven Attorneys General urging the Biden Administration to follow the law and respond to the request of Governor Kim Reynolds and seven other Governors…

Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds Black Hawk County will be implementing a few dozen new tools to promote conservation and awareness when staff install signs introducing Iowa’s creeks and…

On Jan 26th, Attorney General Brenna Bird joined Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 25-state coalition lawsuit over a U.S. Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of hundreds of…

Des Moines, IA – On Jan 27th, the American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten gave the following statement to Fox Business: “Parents and families, no matter where they live, want safe, well-funded public schools, not…

Des Moines - Faid Ali, age 26, of Des Moines was charged with one count of 1st Degree Theft by Deception (Class C Felony) and one count of Insurance Fraud - Presenting False Information (Class D Felony). The charges against Ali stem from an…

Des Moines - Meranda Miller, age 32, of Sheldon was charged with one count of Insurance Fraud - Presenting False Information (Class D Felony). The charges against Miller stem from an investigation that began in November of 2022. According to a…

DES MOINES — Subcommittees of the Iowa House and Senate both advanced a bill proposed by Attorney General Brenna Bird to increase the penalties on the distribution of drugs that lead to death. The bill creates a Class B felony, punishable…

DES MOINES — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced three new members to her team. Bird named Deputy Attorney General for Agency Counsel David Faith, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the Health and Human Services Section Ed…

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals is seeking nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities. The Governor's Award recognizes Iowa health care facilities that offer unique or innovative…

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith is starting the year with a celebration for National Unclaimed Property Day on February 1. “The goal of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is to put money back into the hands of rightful owners,” said…

20 States Seek to Stop Entry of Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Aliens Annually DES MOINES — Attorney General Bird joined a multistate lawsuit against the Biden Administration on Jan 24th, challenging the Department of Homeland…

DES MOINES -- Governor Reynolds signed HF 68 into law on Jan 24th, amid hundreds of supporters in the Iowa State Capitol. The Students First Act makes state education funding available for K-12 students who choose to attend private schools. …

CORALVILLE – Thomas Jordan Knapp was pronounced dead due to natural causes at 10:36 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 while in hospice at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center where he had been housed due to chronic illness. Knapp was 84…

DES MOINES – On Jan 23rd, Governor Reynolds released the following statement in response to the shooting at Starts Right Here: “I am shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting at Starts Right Here. I’ve seen first-hand how…

DES MOINES – On Jan 24th, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House and Senate passing the Students First Act: “I am thrilled that both the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate have passed the…

On Jan 20th, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: A strong education system is foundational to Iowa’s future, which is why school choice continues to be a priority of mine and of families across our…

Gov. Reynolds Statement on Shooting at Starts Right Here Today Gov. Reynolds released the following statement in response to the shooting at Starts Right Here: “I am shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting at Starts Right Here.…

DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith announced that, as a result of his January 10th Invest in Iowa auction, $72 million will be deposited in 15 financial institutions across the state with Iowa earning an average rate of return of 4.77% on these…

DES MOINES – On Jan 19th, Governor Kim Reynolds announced additional staff to join her current administration. Kollin Crompton will serve as Deputy Communications Director, following the departure of Alex Murphy who has served as…

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1 percent in December, down from 3.9 percent a year ago, while the U.S. unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in December. Iowa employers reported adding 2,400 jobs in December,…

Gov. Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and…

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement on Jan 18th, in response to the Iowa Senate Committee on Education and Iowa House Education Reform Committee Passing the Students First Act: “This is just the…

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced additional staff to join her current administration. Kollin Crompton will serve as Deputy Communications Director, following the departure of Alex Murphy who has served as Communications Director for Reynolds…

DES MOINES -- On Jan 17th, Governor Kim Reynolds announced $40 million in funding to help complete Phase 2 of Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL). The Governor has also proposed in her budget an additional $20M…

DES MOINES – On Jan 13th, Governor Reynolds delivered her 2023 Swearing-In Speech. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges,…

Des Moines -- Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Friday, January 13, a celebration of 30 Years of Service for the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). The proclamation highlights the valuable and strong broadband services benefiting…

Governor Reynolds gives remarks at Swearing-In Ceremony Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, distinguished guests, family, friends, my fellow Iowans: I’m so honored to be…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds released the following statement on Jan 12th, in response to Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen appointing former Governor Pete Ricketts to the U.S. Senate: “As his neighboring Governor and friend, I saw…

DES MOINES - Governor Reynolds on Jan 12th, announced a total of $4 million in grant awards to assist the communities of Burlington, Grinnell, Keokuk, Mason City and Washington in the rehabilitation of a total of 131 owner-occupied and rental homes…

DES MOINES -- Governor Kim Reynolds on Jan 11th, announced her appointment of Blake Norman as a district judge in Judicial Election District 2A. Norman, of Garner, Iowa, currently serves as the Hancock County Attorney. Norman received…

Seeking to enforce emergency order of the Iowa DNR DES MOINES — On Jan 11th, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed suit on behalf of the State of Iowa against C6-Zero and its owner, Howard Brand, in Iowa County District Court, seeking…

The Iowa Department of Human Rights’ Office on the Status of African Americans will host its 34th annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 10:45 a.m. The…

Des Moines, IA – On Jan 10th, Governor Reynolds delivered her 2023 Condition of the State Address. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Condition of the State Address Governor Kim Reynolds January 10, 2023 Madam…

Gov. Reynolds appoints Blake Norman as District Judge Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Blake Norman as a district judge in Judicial Election District 2A. Norman, of Garner, Iowa, currently serves as the Hancock County…

DES MOINES, IOWA – On Jan 10th, Governor Kim Reynolds announced during her Condition of the State address a new $15 million round of funding targeted at growing Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs across high-demand fields in health care.…

DES MOINES –– Governor Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order Number 10 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, putting a moratorium on administrative rulemaking and instituting a comprehensive review of all existing administrative rules. …

DES MOINES - Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the 2023 Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. Below is information for the media for the live pool feed and still photography pool. Iowa PBS will provide the live pool…

Grants support internships to help Iowa’s youth gain valuable work experience in high-demand careers DES MOINES, IA – Governor Reynolds on Jan 9th, announced a new round of funding that will soon be open to support Summer Youth…

Grants will support child care slots and give employers greater flexibility to help their employees DES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds on Jan 9th, announced a second round of grant awards targeted at supporting child care slots…

Gov. Reynolds to Deliver Condition of State Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver the 2023 Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. Below is information for the media for the live pool feed and still photography pool. …

With recent public concerns shared with the Iowa Department of Revenue following the official public comment period and effective date of the new rule (701—216.3) implementing the taxable service of commercial recreation, the Department is…

DES MOINES -- On Jan 6th, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on transportation of heating and motor fuels. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.m. on February 5, 2023. The…

Gov. Reynolds Issues Proclamation For Ease Of Transportation Of Fuel For Heating Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on transportation of heating and motor fuels. The proclamation is effective…

2023 Inaugural Open House at Terrace Hill Terrace Hill will host an open house as part of Governor Reynolds’ 2023 Inaugural activities on Friday, January 13 from 12:00-2:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited…

DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver her annual Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Iowa PBS will be providing a livestream online, and it can be watched on the Governor's YouTube and Facebook…

DES MOINES — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird took immediate action on Jan 3rd, on her first day in office by joining lawsuits, making moves to hire new prosecutors, and launching a full audit of victim services. These actions have been taken…

E-cigarette maker will update advertising, retail practices DES MOINES – JUUL Labs Inc. has agreed to pay $5 million over four years and revamp its targeted advertising in Iowa under a settlement reached with Iowa Attorney General Tom…

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds released the following statement on Dec 27th, in response to the SCOTUS decision to keep Title 42 in place: “I’m grateful that Title 42 remains in place to help deter illegal entry at the US southern…

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds on Dec 27th, announced her appointment of Brandon Schrock as a district associate judge in Judicial District 6. Schrock, of North Liberty, currently serves as a staff attorney at the Linn County Advocate.…

DES MOINES -- On Dec 23rd, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to fuel used for heat during the extremely frigid temperatures during the blizzard. The proclamation is effective…

Blakesburg, Iowa - Please find attached, the legal opinion of Rick L. Lynch, Davis County Attorney, concerning the officer involved shooting in Davis County on December 7, 2022. Click Here for more information. ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF…

DES MOINES – On Dec 21st, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through…