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Gov. Reynolds issues Executive Order 15 requiring state government’s use of E-Verify and SAVE

Gov. Reynolds today signed an executive order requiring all state government departments to verify employment eligibility prior to hiring state employees.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on the passing of Iowa Senator Claire Celsi

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement on the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi.

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff to honor WWII soldier being buried in Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff to honor a fallen soldier Pacific Junction, Iowa, who was killed during World War II.

Gov. Reynolds releases public schedule for week of October 6th

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer released public schedules for Monday, October 6 through Sunday, October 12, 2025. 

Gov. Reynolds announces disaster proclamation for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Calhoun County

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Calhoun County, Iowa effective immediately through November 1, 2025.

Gov. Reynolds appoints Mark Campbell to lead the Iowa Department of Administrative Services

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced she has appointed Mark Campbell as director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services effective October 6, 2025. 

Office of the Governor releases public schedule for week of September 29th

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer released public schedules for Monday, September 29 through Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Governor Reynolds issues statement regarding arrest of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent 

Gov. Reynolds today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Ian Roberts by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on Mike Klimesh being elected Iowa Senate Majority Leader

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement on the Iowa Senate electing Senator Mike Klimesh as new Senate Majority Leader.

Gov. Reynolds sets date for Iowa House District 7 special election 

Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as the date for a special election in Iowa House District 7.