04 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Several Bills into Law

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 4, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

02 May 2023

New Leadership at Quad Cities Interfaith

By Quad Cities Interfaith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2023) — In alignment with our desire for transparency with the community and those who follow our work, Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is proud to announce we have new leadership on our Executive Committee.

As of January 2023, Alexandra Dermody has been serving as President of the organization. Dermody originally came to QCI as an Integrated Voter Engagement Organizer and Census Liaison in 2020. She continues to stay with the organization in her current role.

01 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Two Counties in Response to Mississippi River Flooding

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2023) – Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on Friday, April 28, for Allamakee and Muscatine Counties, in response to the Mississippi River flooding. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program for Allamakee and Muscatine Counties.

27 Apr 2023

Sixty-Two Iowa Students Win State History Contest, Advance to National History Day National Finals

By Jeff Morgan

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 27, 2023) — Sixty-two Iowa students took top honors in the National History Day in Iowa contest Monday, April 24, and advanced to compete in the national contest in June.

25 Apr 2023

“Every parent’s worst nightmare”: Analysis of Amended Child Labor Bill Passed by Iowa Senate Shows Intent to Allow New Forms of Hazardous Child Labor While Shielding Employers From Liability or Penalties for Violations

By Lance Coles

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2023) — The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, has released the following statement from President Charlie Wishman, along with a detailed analysis of amended child labor legislation (SF542) passed last week by the Iowa Senate:

25 Apr 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Mississippi River Counties

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2023) -- Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for ten counties in response to flooding along the Mississippi River. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of flooding in Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, and Scott counties.

18 Apr 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Biden Administration over New Cybersecurity Regulations for Public Water Systems

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 18, 2023) — On Monday, April 17, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s memorandum that has effectively created a new, burdensome cybersecurity rule. The new rule imposes significant costs on Iowans in small and rural public water systems.

10 Apr 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 10, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions on April 7.

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

Accountancy Examining Board

Lindsay Knoop, Dallas

Board of Medicine

Chad Stadsvold, DO, Woodbury

Robert Donnelly, MD, Clinton

Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Zach Byrnes, Mitchell

06 Apr 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Marion and Warren Counties

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for two counties in response to the severe weather of April 4. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Marion and Warren counties.

06 Apr 2023

World Food Prize Foundation President Ambassador Terry Branstad to Discuss Farm Crisis of the 1980s

By Chris Kramer

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2023) — Join the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the World Food Prize Foundation on Tuesday, April 11, for a conversation with World Food Prize Foundation President Ambassador Terry Branstad about his experience leading Iowa through the Farm Crisis of the 1980s.

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