DES MOINES, IOWA (October 26, 2020) Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced the launch of the new Iowa County Fairs Relief Program. The program will provide short-term relief to eligible county and district fairs for the purpose of continuing or resuming operations in the context of the public health emergency.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2020) — The state of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education has announced 43 Iowa colleges and universities have been awarded nearly $4.4 million to increase internet connectivity for students in the 2020-21 school year.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2020) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is investing $24 million to provide broadband internet in rural communities across the state of Iowa. The investment is part of the ReConnect Program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 19, 2020) Governor Kim Reynolds announced the awardees of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Registered Apprenticeship Expansion grants and encouraged new applicants for the Coronavirus Relief Fund Earn and Learn Grant. The Registered Apprenticeship Expansion grants were awarded to 72 projects totaling $6,626,852.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2020) Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another thirty days.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 12, 2020) — The Office of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is reminding Iowans participating in the fall harvest that Gov Reynolds has already suspended the weight limits for transportation of agricultural supplies and commodities on state highways.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2020) Governor Kim Reynolds has extended a disaster proclamation for counties impacted by the August 10 derecho until November 8, 2020.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2020)  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced the launch of the new Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has received notification that Clinton County is now eligible for FEMA's Individual Assistance Program for the 10 August 2020, derecho.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2020)  Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2020 with a balance of $305.5 million in its General Fund.

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