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Gov. Reynolds appoints Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of former State Representative Jon Dunwell to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC).

Gov. Reynolds signs legislative amendments to MEGA program paving way for historic $15 billion steel mill 

Gov. Reynolds signed HF 2801, amending tax credit incentives offered through the state’s Major Economic Growth Attraction program for qualifying investments.

Gov. Reynolds calls special session to amend MEGA program

Gov. Reynolds will convene the Gen. Assembly of Iowa on 10/2/2026 at 8:30 a.m., for a special session with purpose of enacting amendments to MEGA program.

Gov. Reynolds attends White House announcement on nation’s largest-ever steel manufacturing investment coming to Iowa 

Gov. Reynolds joined President Donald Trump for an announcement about a multi-billion-dollar economic development project in Iowa.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Washington County in response to severe storms

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Washington County in response to severe storms that occurred on September 19, 2026, and continuing.

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Borlaug Elementary School teacher and student

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Borlaug Elementary School teacher and student

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of national ag leader, exceptional Iowan Ray Gaesser

Gov. Reynolds has ordered flags flown at half-staff from sunrise on 9/18/26, until sunset on 9/20/26, in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser.

Gov. Reynolds appoints Rachel Morgan as District Judge 

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Rachel Morgan as a District Judge in Judicial District 5C.  

Gov. Reynolds appoints Molly Severn chief of staff, announces departure of Taryn Frideres

Gov. Reynolds has appointed Molly Severn to chief of staff as Taryn Frideres departs the office for an opportunity in the private sector.

September-October 2026 Harvest Proclamation

Gov. Reynolds has issued a harvest proclamation for September 10, 2026, through October 10. 2026.