DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2020) — Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated two additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents, a total of 16 positive cases. An additional 16 tests were negative.  

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF2142, which provides $85.5 million in new state funding for regular program budgets in the 2020-21 school year. This funding comes at a critical time for school districts looking to finalize their budgets for the coming school year. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Dr Ann Lebo will lead the Iowa Department of Education, effective Friday, March 13, 2020. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 10, 2020) — Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated five additional presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents, a total of 13 presumptive positive cases. 14 additional tests were negative. All five new cases are in self isolation and recovering at home.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 10, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF155, a bill to allow mobile barber shops in the state of Iowa. Gov Reynolds was joined by Lieutenant Gov Adam Gregg, Iowa lawmakers, and William Burt, the owner of a mobile barbershop serving underprivileged Iowans. SF155 passed the Iowa Senate 49-0 and the Iowa House 92-0.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 10, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg  released a public schedule update for the week of Monday, March 9, 2020-Sunday, March 15, 2020.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg hold Invest in Iowa Town Hall

Boone City Hall

923 8th St

Boone, IA

9AM

 

Thursday, March 12, 2020

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 9, 2020) — Governor Reynolds today signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, activating the disaster response and recovery aspects of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Iowa Emergency Response Plan. The proclamation authorizes state agencies to utilize resources including personnel, equipment and facilities to perform activities necessary to prevent, contain and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 virus.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 6, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg released their public schedules for the week of Monday, March 9, 2020-Sunday, March 15, 2020. 

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg attend Empower Rural Iowa Day on the Hill

Iowa Department of Public Safety

215 E 7th St

Des Moines, IA

10AM

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 4, 2020) – Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. 

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

 

Accountancy Examining Board:

Jennifer Dickey, Cedar Falls

Bradley Hauge, Cedar Rapids

S James Smith, Earlham

 

Alcoholic Beverages Division:

Rachel Eubank, Des Moines

 

Architectural Examining Board:

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 4, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg  released a public schedule update for the week of Monday, March 2, 2020-Sunday, March 8, 2020.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Friday, March 6, 2020

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg hold Invest in Iowa Town Hall

C G Therkildsen Activity Center

706 Victoria St

Harlan, IA

12PM

 

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