DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds will depart for a two-week long trade mission to Italy, Kosovo, and Israel aimed at expanding trade, developing business-growth opportunities, and renewing Sister State Agreements.

She will be joined by First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds, Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham, and Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Stephen Osborn. The mission concludes on Saturday, July 1.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 16, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointments of Michael Carpenter as a district judge in Judicial Election District 8A, Eric Nelson as a district judge in Judicial Election District 4, and Patrick Smith as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5C.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 16, 2023) — The Iowa Supreme Court failed earlier today to exercise its authority to review the Fetal Heartbeat case, leaving the injunction in place. Governor Kim Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, and Speaker of the House Pat Grassley issued the following statements.

Governor Kim Reynolds:

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 15, 2023) — A key leader on the front lines of fighting Iowa’s anti-LGBTQ laws this year, Aime Wichtendahl, will participate in Saturday's

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds joined ten other Republican governors in a letter to congressional leadership to support the reintroduction of the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act, a bill that would uphold the Commerce Clause of the Constitution by preventing states from impeding interstate agricultural trade.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 9, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to former President Donald Trump announcing an indictment from the US Department of Justice:

“The federal indictment of former President Trump represents a grave warning sign for the state of equal justice and public trust in government institutions in this country.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 9, 2023) — The Scott County Republican Party will welcome 2024 Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as one of the speakers at the June 15 Pints and Politics monthly event.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — Applications for the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program opened at 8AM — prompting thousands of applications from Iowa families.

“Iowa changed the face of education, funding students instead of systems. Giving parents the power to determine the best education for their children wasn’t just a slogan, it was a promise. Today, I’m proud to say we delivered,” said Gov Reynolds.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following video message in response to applications for her landmark Student First Education Savings Account (ESA) program becoming available at 8AM CT.

In the video message, Gov Reynolds says:

“Today marks an important milestone for Iowa’s education system as universal school choice becomes a reality for Iowa families.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

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