DES MOINES, IOWA (October 19, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring the week of October 22 through October 29 Blue Ribbon Week, and calling upon Iowans to observe this moment of solidarity by wearing blue ribbons in support of Israel.

In advance of Blue Ribbon Week, the Iowa State Capitol Building will be illuminated in blue in support of Israel beginning October 18 through the evening of October 22.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 12, 2023) — Iowa led a coalition of Attorneys General from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming in a joint statement following the terrorist attacks levied by Hamas against Israel:

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Monday, October 9, and remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, October 15, 2023, to honor the lives lost — including at least nine Americans — in the horrific attacks committed against Israel by Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 4, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced her appointment of Aaron McKay as Chief of Staff. McKay is a graduate of Upper Iowa University and recently served as the State of Iowa Director for US Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks.