JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 21, 2020) — Iowa PBS has launched a new initiative intended to celebrate the people, culture, and stories of rural America by showcasing the diversity, traditions, and richness of small town and rural life in Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 20, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans to help raise awareness about domestic violence by participating in ‘Purple Thursday’ on October 22. Purple Thursday is an annual event where people across the country wear purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence touches all types of communities across the state.

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.