01 Jun 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces DON’T QUIT Fitness Center Winners

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 1, 2023) – Governor Kim Reynolds and fitness icon Jake (Body by Jake) Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC), have announced the three Iowa schools that were selected to each receive a state-of-the-art $100,000 DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center. The multi-million dollar DON’T QUIT!

31 May 2023

The David R Collins (DRC) Writers' Conference — Community Book Fair

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2023) — The 2023 David R Collins Writers’ Conference will hold a book fair for local/regional authors, publishers, booksellers, and more. The event will be held Saturday, June 24, 10AM-4PM, Gävle Hall (in the Gerber Center for Student Life, Augustana College, 3435 9 ½ Ave, Rock Island, Illinois). A conference-registration fee not required to participate in the books fair. Tables for participants are $10, or two for $20.

30 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Authorizes Iowa National Guard and Department of Public Safety Deployment for Operation Lone Star

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized the deployment of approximately 100 Iowa National Guard troops and thirty Department of Public Safety personnel to help secure the US Southern border.

30 May 2023

Students First Education Savings Account Application Period Opens May 31, 8AM

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds’ landmark Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program, which promotes universal school choice for K-12 students in Iowa, officially opens for applications on Wednesday, May 31, 8AM.

30 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Scott County in Response to Building Collapse

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Scott County on Monday, May 29, in response to the partial collapse of an apartment building in Davenport on May 28. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program for residents impacted by the collapse.

26 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces New Staff to Administration

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced new staff joining her administration.

26 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Several Bills Related to Education

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after signing several bills relating to education:

26 May 2023

Attorney General Brenna Bird Response to Supreme Court WOTUS Decision Protecting Iowa Farmers and Landowners

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement Thursday, May 25, after SCOTUS issued a decision in Sackett v EPA to protect American landowners.

25 May 2023

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand Releases Report on a Special Investigation on the City of Eldridge

By Sonya Heitshusen

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 25, 2023) — Auditor of State Rob Sand has released a report on a special investigation of the City of Eldridge located in Scott County. The special investigation was requested by City officials as a result of concerns regarding certain financial transactions processed by the former City Clerk, Denise Benson, and covered the period January 1, 2017 through October 31, 2022.

22 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Informational Webinars for Parents on Students First Education Savings Accounts

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 22, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a schedule of informational webinars to assist parents and guardians who plan to apply for the state’s new Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). The live webinars will be hosted by Odyssey, the program administrator selected by the state.

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