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.

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.

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