DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a $100 million investment to bolster the quality of life in Iowa’s communities and attract visitors and new residents to the state.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 31, 2022) — Drop off your non-perishable food items in the lobby of the Moline Public Library for the MLK Day of Service Food Drive, April 12-26. This initiative, from ARC of the Quad Cities Area in support of The Quad Cities Disabilities Awareness Coalition, reinforces that people with disabilities have many talents and skills to offer their community. Community service is something in which every American can participate.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 28, 2022) Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the grant awards for the 2022 Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa.

2022 Paint Awards

COMMUNITY; ORGANIZATION NAME; LIST AREAS TO BE PAINTED; NAME OF PERSON SUBMITTING

Afton; Afton Development Corporation; Houses/Commercial Buildings; Mary Hill

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the State of Iowa is donating 146 protective helmets and 714 ballistic vests to Ukraine. The donations are excess expired equipment from the Iowa Department of Public Safety and eighteen other law enforcement agencies across the state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds hsa signed two bills into law relating to anti-BDS of Israel and antisemitism during a formal meeting with the Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Yinam Cohen.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement today on the passing of Madeleine Albright:

“Madeleine Albright was an extraordinary woman and trailblazer who selflessly served our country. The Secretary of State cared deeply about our world and those within it and had a major impact on countless lives.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 22, 2022) — Travel around the state from the comfort of your couch, meeting interesting Iowans and discovering hidden gems along the way. Iowa PBS's popular digital series Greetings From Iowa is coming to the statewide network as a weekly 30-minute broadcast series, premiering Thursday, April 7, 6:30PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 22, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced $506,084 in annual awards that will prepare K-12 teachers in 136 school districts and nonpublic schools to teach computer science.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 17, 2022) — Spring cleaning is a seasonal chore for many, but did you know spring cleaning also can help others in your community get a fresh start? When you donate your gently-used items to Goodwill, the money we raise by selling these items creates job-placement and training opportunities for people who are looking for jobs or to advance their existing careers.

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