Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
Recent News About Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
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Governor Reynolds and Lt. Governor Cournoyer announce public events for late October
Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer have released their public schedules for the week of October 20 through October 26, 2025.
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Iowa governor extends harvest proclamation allowing heavier farm transport loads
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will extend a proclamation that affects the transportation of agricultural products and materials across the state.
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Governor Reynolds highlights Iowa's fiscal position after REC meeting
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds commented on the state’s financial outlook following the October meeting of the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC).
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Flags to be lowered statewide October 25 in honor of late Senator Claire Celsi
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has directed that all flags in the state be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in honor of Iowa Senator Claire Celsi.
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Iowa officials announce public schedules for week of October 13
Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer have released their public schedules for the week of October 13 to October 19, 2025.
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Special election set for Iowa Senate District 16 after Senator Celsi’s passing
Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that a special election for Iowa Senate District 16 will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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Iowa governor orders use of E-Verify and SAVE for all state hires and licenses
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed Executive Order 15, which requires all state government departments to verify the employment eligibility of new hires and confirm immigration status or U.S. citizenship before granting state-issued...
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Analysis: Iowa among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
An analysis by Hawkeye Reporter shows Iowa is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
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Analysis: Iowa among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Iowa is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Hawkeye Reporter found.
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Gov. Reynolds Statement on Special Session to Protect Life
Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa Legislature passing the heartbeat bill:
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Gov. Reynolds Signs Heartbeat Bill into Law
Gov. Kim Reynolds Signed the following bill into law:
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Iowa’s Students First Education Savings Account program generates more than 29,000 applications
Governor Reynolds has announced that 29,025 K-12 students applied for a Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) during the program’s monthlong application period which closed on June 30.
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Union County in Response to Severe Weather
On July 6, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Union County in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29.
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Gov. Reynolds Calls Special Session to Enact Pro-life Legislation
On July 5, Governor Reynolds announced she will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. for a special session with the sole purpose of enacting legislation that addresses abortion and protects unborn lives.
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Four Counties in Response to Severe Weather
On July 5, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, and Monroe counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29.
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Ringgold County in Response to Severe Weather
On July 1, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Ringgold County in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29.
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Gov. Reynolds Completes Kosovo Leg of Trade Mission
On June 27, Gov. Kim Reynolds completed the Kosovo leg of her trade mission and will be traveling to Israel.
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Gov. Reynolds Completes Italian Leg of Trade Mission
On June 23, Gov. Kim Reynolds completed the Italian leg of her trade mission and will be traveling to Kosovo on Sunday.
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ADVISORY: Boards & Commissions Review Committee to hold first meeting
The Boards and Commissions Review Committee will be holding its first meeting in Room 103 of the State Capitol (Old Supreme Court Chamber) on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
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Gov. Reynolds Announces Leadership Change at Department of Education
On June 22, Governor Reynolds has announced a change in leadership at the Department of Education, appointing McKenzie Snow, presently Deputy Secretary of Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia, to replace Chad Aldis as department director.