DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen have issued a joint request for people to remain off the Missouri River in the coming days, as water levels continue to surpass flood stage. That urgent message comes following the latest update from emergency management officials and representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has made the case in a state district court to prevent TikTok from lying to parents about inappropriate videos on the app. AG Bird released the following statement:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, and Pottawattamie Counties in response to the impending flooding in Western Iowa.

The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of severe weather and temporarily suspends provisions or allows for the following during the duration of the proclamation:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has appealed the federal court’s decision to block enforcement of Iowa's immigration law. AG Bird released the following statement:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — To help keep residents safe in their homes, today, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will award $10 million to 65 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 32 states across the country to make needed capital improvements in public housing developments that serve to enhance safety and security for residents. Public Housing Authorities in Iowa received over $350,000.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through July 20, 2024.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 19, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for six counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 12.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced the launch of her office’s new cold-case unit to investigate Iowa’s more than 400 unsolved murders. The announcement was made in a press conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Des Moines. Speakers at the press conference also included:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a federal district court judge granting an injunction of Iowa’s illegal immigration law:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has released the following statement regarding the federal court's decision to block enforcement of Iowa's immigration law:

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