24 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Launch of New State Boards and Commissions System IAppoint

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 24, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the launch of IAppoint, a modernized system that manages applications to Iowa’s various state boards and commissions.

24 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds to Present Iowa Award to Terry Branstad

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 24, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced she will present former Governor of Iowa and US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad the Iowa Award in a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11AM.

20 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Harvest Proclamation

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — On Wednesday, November 19, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation related to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

19 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Thomas Ogden as District Associate Judge

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2025) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Thomas Ogden as a district associate judge in Judicial District 5A.

Ogden, of Indianola, Iowa, is an Assistant Polk County Attorney. He received his undergraduate degree from Hillsdale College and law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

17 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement Honoring Bill Knapp

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — On Saturday, November 15, Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement honoring longtime Des Moines developer and philanthropist Bill Knapp following the announcement of his death earlier today:

“The city of Des Moines is what it is today thanks to the vision of Bill Knapp, but his impact extends far beyond,” said Gov Kim Reynolds.

12 Nov 2025

Lt Gov Chris Cournoyer Highlights Iowa’s United First Aid Initiative at National Rural Economic Development Conference

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — Iowa Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer delivered a featured presentation on November 6, 2025, at the National Rural Economic Development Association (NREDA) Annual Conference in Nashville, showcasing Iowa United First Aid, a groundbreaking rural emergency response model designed to improve survival outcomes in communities where EMS response times are significantly longer than the national average.

12 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Reopen Federal Government

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a statement on the United States Congress voting to pass a continuing resolution, reopening the federal government after the longest shutdown in American history.

“I’m grateful to the Senate and House Republicans and the Democrats who joined them in passing an updated continuing resolution to reopen the government.

05 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces “Healthy Hometowns” Proposal to Transform Rural Health-Care Across Iowa

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 5, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that the state has submitted its application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal funding init

04 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Death of Former Vice President Richard "Dick" Cheney

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement after the death of former Vice President of the United States Richard Bruce Cheney “Dick” Cheney:

30 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Support for Food Banks and Pantries as Delay in SNAP Benefits Expected

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 30, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the state will provide interim support for Iowa’s food banks and pantries if the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits end as expected on Saturday, November 1, due to the federal government shutdown.

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