DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation of public-health disaster emergency for the state of Iowa as a result of the widespread flooding and flash-flooding that began March 13, 2019, and continues.

In addition to authorizing the Iowa Department of Public Health to take necessary action to protect the public’s health, the proclamation provides for the mobilization of public-health response teams.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after the Iowa Senate voted to pass SF513, which would allow more access to contraceptives through over-the-counter prescriptions:

“Anything we can do to prevent unintended pregnancies, we should look at it. I want to thank the Iowa Senate for working with me to increase access to contraception for Iowans. The policy makes sense, and it’s the right thing to do.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will hold a press conference in Cedar Rapids Thursday, March 28, to give an update on the severe flooding in Iowa and highlight disaster-preparedness during Severe Weather Awareness week.

The following event is open to credentialed members of the media:

Thursday, March 28

Gov. Reynolds to hold Press Conference

Linn County Emergency Management Agency

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Today the Iowa Democratic Party announced key hires for the 2020 caucus and general election cycle. These hires aim to fill senior leadership positions and build out an aggressive caucus organizing program.