DES MOINES, IOWA (June 5, 2019) —  Governor Kim Reynolds announced that six additional elementary schools will receive $50,000 grants each to transform themselves into models of innovative computer-science instruction through a joint project of the Iowa Department of Education and the Governor’s STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics] Advisory Council.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 4, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Union County in response to heavy rains, hail, straight-line winds, tornadoes, widespread flooding, and flash-flooding beginning May 17 and continuing.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced over $16 million in new funding for her signature workforce policy initiative, the Future Ready Iowa Act. With HF758, HF546, and SF608 all signed into law, more new high-school graduates and adult learners will have access to great career opportunities and a better life. This includes the new Last-Dollar Scholarship that will help pay tuition for up to two-year postsecondary degrees leading to high-demand jobs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Iowa State University student Zack Leist to the Iowa Board of Regents, effective today. This appointment is to succeed Rachael Johnson, and the appointment term will last until April 30, 2021.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg have released an updated public schedule for the following events during the week of Monday, June 3–Sunday, June 9, 2019.

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

 

Monday, June 3

Gov Reynolds to tour Pacific Junction flooding

Pacific Junction Community Center

503 Lincoln Ave

Pacific Junction, IA

2PM

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Dr Beth Skinner to lead the Iowa Department of Corrections, effective today.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, June 3–Sunday, June 9, 2019.

 

Tuesday, June 4

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg holds Weekly Press Conference

Master Builders of Iowa

221 Park St

Des Moines, IA

10AM

 

Wednesday, June 5

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement regarding President Trump’s recent tariff threats on Mexico over migration:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 30, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Van Buren County in response to severe weather beginning May 17 and continuing.

The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Van Buren County.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster-proclamation today for 10 counties in response to heavy rains, hail, straight-line winds, tornadoes, widespread-flooding, and flash-flooding, beginning May 17 and continuing.

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