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Governor Reynolds announces approval of Presidential Disaster Declaration

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Pres. Trump has approved Iowa’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Gov. Reynolds, state officials warn public about rising dangers of kratom and synthetic 7-OH products

Gov. Reynolds and state officials are warning Iowans about the increasing dangers posed by kratom and highly concentrated synthetic kratom‑related products.

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton

Gov.Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.

Office of the Governor releases public schedule for week of August 12th

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer released public schedules for Monday, August 10, 2026, through Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Gov. Reynolds appoints Martin Noven CEO of IPERS

Gov. Reynolds has appointed Martin Noven as the next CEO of the Iowa Public Retirement System (IPERS).

Iowa 2026 property tax reform ranked #1 in the nation

A report ranked Iowa's 2026 property tax reform #1 in the nation for reduction in tax burden by a single piece of legislation over the last decade.

Gov. Reynolds, Permitting Council announce agreement to streamline permitting

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Emily Domenech signed a formal MOU to coordinate and streamline federal and state permitting.

U.S. Department of Education approves the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program in Iowa 

The U.S. Department of Education approved the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program in Iowa.

Gov. Reynolds requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather

Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four Iowa counties following catastrophic severe weather.

Governor Reynolds appoints Melissa Larson as District Associate Judge

Governor Reynolds announced her appointment of Melissa Larson as a district associate judge in Judicial District 5A.