DES MOINES, IOWA (June 21, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation today setting Tuesday, August 6, 2019, as the date for a special election in Iowa House District 46 following the resignation of Representative Lisa Heddens.

DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, June 24–Sunday, June 30, 2019.

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

 

Monday, June 24

Gov Kim Reynolds participates in Great Iowa Tractor Ride

Westfair Amphitheatre

22984 US-6

Council Bluffs, IA

7:15AM

 

Gov Kim Reynolds calls in to Executive Council Meeting

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 21, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the Future Ready Iowa (FRI) Employer Innovation Fund is now open for applications that help increase the number of Iowans earning non-credit and for-credit postsecondary credentials that lead to high-demand jobs. Applications can be prepared and submitted through IowaGrants.gov by August 1. Eligible applicants include employers, employer consortiums and community organizations.

NEWTON, IOWA (June 20, 2019) — Today, the Iowa Dept of Corrections and Iowa Prison Industries held the official groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of the future Homes for Iowa Inc project. This project is the product of a partnership between many stakeholders including from a diverse field of industries and organizations.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Jim Kurtenbach to serve as director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, effective July 1, 2019.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 19, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds today received word that additional damage caused by the severe weather and flooding that began March 12, 2019, will be eligible for federal disaster assistance.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds talked about how the Future Ready Iowa Initiative, registered apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities continue to expand economic opportunities for Iowans during the second American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced additional appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are effective today and subject to Senate confirmation in the 2020 legislative session:

 

Commission on the Status of African-Americans

Monica Mead, Urbandale

 

Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors

John Eisenman, Clinton

 

Iowa Innovation Corporation Board

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Gerd W Clabaugh to serve as interim director of the Department of Human Services. He will continue to serve as director of the Department of Public Health until a permanent DHS director is named.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new effort to encourage people from across the nation to visit, live, and work in Iowa. The “This is Iowa” campaign is designed to spur economic growth by revealing the great quality of life that is available here.

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