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.

23 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Calls on Congressional Democrats to Reopen Government Now, Avoid SNAP Disruption for Thousands of Iowans

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 23, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced she has directed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to convene regular calls with Iowa’s food banks, and is now reviewing the state’s food-insecurity-response plan used during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for the potential delay of SNAP benefits if Senate Democrats don’t vote to end the government shutdown before November 1.

21 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Final Report from Iowa DOGE Task Force

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has shared her initial response to the final report and recommendations from the Iowa DOGE Task Force at a press conference where she was joined by chair Emily Schmitt. The report was submitted to the governor on September 29, 2025.

17 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds to Extend Harvest Proclamation

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds will sign an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

The proclamation will be effective Saturday, October 18, 2025, and continue through November 17, 2025.

14 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on October 25 in Honor, Remembrance of Iowa Senator Claire Celsi

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2025) — Earlier today, Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff and remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 25, 2025, honoring Iowa Senator Claire Celsi on the day a ceremony will be held to celebrate her life.

09 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Sets Date for Iowa Senate District 16 Special Election

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as the date for a special election in Iowa Senate District 16 following the death of Iowa

06 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on the Passing of Iowa Senator Claire Celsi

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi from District 16 including parts of West Des Moines, Clive, and Windsor Heights:

“Kevin and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi.

“Claire was an impassioned voice for Central Iowa constituents and advocated on their behalf for several years in the State House.

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