26 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Small Business Administration Assistance for Storm-Damaged Counties

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 26, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the US Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted her request to provide assistance in the form of low-interest disaster loans for eight counties impacted by severe storms, heavy rain, and flash-flooding between July 2 and 4, 2026.

22 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds, Department of Health and Human Services Reinforce Commitment to Foster Youth by Protecting Survivor Benefits

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 22, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services have announced an important change in how the state manages existing federal-survivor benefits received on behalf of eligible children in foster care, specifically those who qualify because they have a deceased parent or other eligible relative.

21 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Ryan Kehm as District Judge

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Ryan Kehm as a District Judge in Judicial District 2B.

Kehm, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is an Attorney at Crimmins and Kehm Law Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from Creighton University and law degree from Creighton University School of Law.

21 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Iowa Lottery Administrator

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Stephen Waymire as Administrator of the Iowa Lottery.

Waymire has served as the Iowa Lottery’s Investigations Bureau Chief and a member of its executive management team since 2022, after more than thirty years in law enforcement with the Des Moines Police Department.

“I’m pleased to appoint Stephen Waymire to lead the Iowa Lottery as its new Administrator,” said Gov Reynolds.

13 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Death of Sen Lindsey Graham

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement in response to news of the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham: 

“Sen Lindsey Graham’s decades-long service in Washington DC is legendary, and he will be greatly missed. I’ll remember him fondly for his big personality and southern charm, but most importantly for his unwavering patriotic spirit,” said Gov Kim Reynolds.

“My prayers are with his family and friends.”

10 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of US Air Force Maj Brad Hovey

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 10, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Friday, July 10, until sunset on Friday, July 17, in honor and remembrance of Iowa native, US Air Force Maj Brad Hovey.

Maj Hovey was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He was killed during a B-52 flight test mission on June 15, 2026.

06 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Four Counties in Response to Severe Weather

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 6, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Jasper, Osceola, Polk, and Story Counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29, 2026, and continui

01 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Executive Order 20 Establishing Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order establishing the Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force for the purpose of eradicating Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse, 

29 Jun 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Elizabeth Lee as District Associate Judge

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 29, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Elizabeth Lee as a District Associate Judge in Judicial District 8A.

Lee, of Ottumwa, Iowa, serves as Assistant Wapello County Attorney. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Iowa and law degree from University of Iowa College of Law.

25 Jun 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Senior Staff Change

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that she has appointed Patrick Tomka as Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the Governor.

Tomka has served as the governor's Senior Tax and Economic Policy Advisor since October 2021 and was instrumental in developing legislation for the governor’s income, unemployment and property tax reform packages in recent years.

He will retain his current policy responsibilities while in his new role.

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