DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation that will ease transport rules for propane in Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds, along with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Innovation Council, has announced the state’s Manufacturing 4.0 plan, a roadmap to help Iowa manufacturers remain globally competitive through a fourth industrial revolution that emphasizes automation and smart technology.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — Tour some of the iconic structures in Cedar Rapids, experience concerts from Carole King, James Taylor, and Tina Turner and meet a group of metalsmithing artisans in Arkansas during Festival 2021. Taking place February 20-21 and February 27-March 14, this year's event is packed with local productions, music events, history specials, and more.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 11, 2021) — 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 is back with a new compilation program, Greetings From Iowa Special, premiering Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Festival 2021.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 10, 2021) — Explore Iowa's City of Five Seasons like never before with Iowa PBS. Historic Buildings of Iowa: Cedar Rapids premieres on-air and online Tuesday, March 2, 6:30PM, as part of Festival 2021. The program will also air Sunday, March 7, 1:30PM, and Saturday, March 13, 2:30PM, on Iowa PBS .1 and Saturday, March 13, 8:30PM, on Iowa PBS WORLD .3.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 8, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced two competitive funds available for rural communities with a population under 20,000. Specifically, funding of up to $400,000 has been allocated to the following two funds for current fiscal year (FY) 2021 through FY 2022:

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 8, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on February 5, 2020, which relaxes existing public health measures effective Sunday, February 7, 2021, while continuing critical regulatory relief to those on the frontlines of COVID19 recovery for an additional 30 days.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 5, 2021)  Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) re-introduced the Dream Act. The bill provides a roadmap to citizenship for nearly 2 million people, including current Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and those eligible to apply for DACA.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 4, 2021) — For some Iowans, the decision to serve their family real meat is based on its unique ability to strengthen their immune systems, and for others, it’s the nutritional value and health benefits found exclusively in animal protein.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 4, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces a plan to provide grants of $10,000 to each Iowa county for election cybersecurity enhancements. The grants will build upon Iowa’s solid foundation of cyber defenses.

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