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.

22 May 2023

Iowa Workforce Development: Work Experience Program Encourages Employers to Take a Chance

By Jesse Dougherty

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 22, 2023) — Christopher “CJ” Calhoun loves the sense of accomplishment that comes with checking off everything on the list he’s given daily when he shows up for work at The Nelson Company in Fairfield.

18 May 2023

Iowa Tech Company TapOnIt Announces Webinar: Texting for Towns and Cities

By Emily Friesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2023) — TapOnIt, a leading text-message marketing and communications platform, is excited to announce its upcoming free webinar, "Texting for Towns and Cities," aimed at educating CVBs (Convention and Visitor Bureaus), Chambers of Commerce, tourist centers, cities, and towns on leveraging text-message marketing to effectively engage their community and attract tourists.

09 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Counties in Response to Severe Weather

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Muscatine, and Poweshiek counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 7. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program for those counties.

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