09 Aug 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Martin Noven CEO of Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS)

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 9, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Martin Noven, former Executive Director of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, as the next CEO of the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS). The appointment is effective August 24, 2026.

“Martin Noven knows what it means to partner with industry leaders, trustees, policymakers and legislators to deliver long-term outcomes and strong fund performance,” said Gov Reynolds.

06 Aug 2026

Iowa 2026 Property Tax Reform Ranked N° 1 in the Nation

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 6, 2026) — Today, a Common Sense Institute report ranked Iowa’s 2026 property tax ref

06 Aug 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds, Permitting Council Announce Agreement to Streamline Permitting

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 6, 2026) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Emily Domenech, Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council), have signed a formal Memorandum of U

04 Aug 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Severe Weather

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 4, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four Iowa counties following catastrophic severe weather, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding that t

13 Jan 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Delivers 2026 Condition of the State

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2026 Condition of the State Address.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Condition of the State Address 

Governor Kim Reynolds 

January 13, 2026

Madam President, Mister Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, First Gentleman, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans:

15 Dec 2025

Two Iowa Guard Soldiers Killed in Attack in Syria, Three Others Wounded; Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Two Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers and one US civilian were killed and three others were injured in an enemy attack Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria. The attack occurred while the Soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement as part of their assigned mission in the ongoing counter-ISIS and counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

11 Dec 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on December Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) Projections

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to December REC projections for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027:  

04 Dec 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Proclamation for Ease of Access to Fuel for Heating

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2025) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to heating and motor fuels.

02 Dec 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Disaster Proclamation for Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Hamilton County

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a disaster proclamation for Hamilton County, Iowa effective immediately through January 1, 2026.

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.

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