03 Aug 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Sets Date for Iowa House District 37 Special Election

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to officially set a special election date in Iowa House District 37 for Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Iowa law requires a special election to be called within five days following a vacancy in the Iowa legislature.

The proclamation follows the passing of Iowa House of Representative John Landon.

03 Aug 2021

Nearly 200 Applications for Broadband Grants Following $100M Investment

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2021) — The state of Iowa is pleased to announce that the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) received 178 applications from broadband providers for the latest Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant Program.

30 Jul 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Joins with Colleagues on Amicus Brief Defending States’ Rights, the Unborn

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 30, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds joined with eleven additional governors on July 29 to defend states’ authority to enact legislation that protects the unborn. The amicus can be read online 

29 Jul 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on New COVID-19 Guidance From the Biden Administration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 29, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds released on 27 July the following statement following the Biden Administration issuing new COVID-19 guidance:

29 Jul 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Proclamation to Address Potential Fuel-Supply Issues in Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 29, 2021)  – Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation that eases transport rules for crews and drivers hauling motor fuels.

28 Jul 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints James Daane as District Court Judge

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 28, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of James Daane as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 3B.

28 Jul 2021

Iowa Law Enforcement Officers Return From Border Security Mission

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 28, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers have successfully concluded their deployment to the US Southern Border to aid law enforcement and border security efforts.

27 Jul 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds Appoints Marine Corps Veteran Matthew Peterson as Commandant of Iowa Veterans Home

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 27, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Major Matthew Peterson as Commandant of the Iowa Veterans Home. Peterson’s appointment is effective July 27, 2021 and is subject to Senate confirmation.

22 Jul 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Gina Badding to the Court of Appeals

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 22, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Gina Badding as a judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals.

15 Jul 2021

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Presents NASS Medallion to Jeff Franklin for Enhancing State’s Election Security

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate presented a National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award to his Chief Cyber Officer Jeff Franklin, in recognition of Franklin’s service to state government and efforts to enhance Iowa’s election security. Franklin served as the State of Iowa’s Chief Information Security Officer for 10 years prior to joining the Secretary of State’s Office in February 2020.

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