DES MOINES, IOWA (August 29, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the opening of a temporary school facility for students in the Rock Valley Community School District (RVCSD).

The 7,000-square-foot modular school, built by Hegg Construction, will house 150 middle-school RVCSD students in six classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and a common area. The facility is fitted with wireless Internet and smart boards.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 29, 2024) — On Tuesday, August 27, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird secured an important first victory in her ongoing lawsuit against TikTok for lying to parents about the frequency and severity of inappropriate videos that it shows to kids.

The Iowa District Court denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss, ruling that the State can move forward in its attempt to hold TikTok accountable in Iowa under Iowa law. AG Bird issued the following statement:

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 29, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Des Moines County in response to severe storms that occurred on August 27 and continuing.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2024) — As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reminds Iowans about laws and tips to keep school kids safe.

“Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, but also dangerous,” said AG Bird. “Remember to stop for school buses and to slow down in school zones. We want to keep kids safe as school starts back up.”

Never Pass a Stopped School Bus

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced Ryan Mulhall will serve as Executive Director of the Iowa Communications Network. Mulhall begins his new role with ICN on Friday, August 30, 2024.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 23, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined a sixteen-state coalition in a lawsuit challenging the Biden-Harris Administration’s amnesty scheme that authorizes hundreds of thousands of aliens to illegally enter the country.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 22, 2024) — Living to 100 years old is a milestone as rare as it is incredible. Last week, Friendship Manor held a “Centennial Celebration” to honor thirteen residents who met — or exceeded — this milestone in 2024, making five percent of the Rock Island retirement community’s resident population centenarians.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 21, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Michelle Jungers as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 1B.

Jungers, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is an attorney and owner of Jungers Law PLLC. She received an undergraduate degree from Buena Vista University and her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2024) — Bally’s Quad Cities Casino & Hotel is proud to announce that it has been recognized with several prestigious awards by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Gaming Awards 2024, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for gaming and hospitality Midwest.

The awards include:

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced two separate actions defending state laws that ensure opportunity and fairness in girls’ sports. The multistate actions urge the US Supreme Court to uphold Idaho and West Virginia laws that protect female athletes.

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