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Office of the Governor releases public schedule for week of February 2nd

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer released public schedules for Monday, February 2, 2026, through Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor, remembrance of Judge Robert W. Pratt 

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Robert W. Pratt.

Iowa first in the nation to award Rural Health Transformation Program funding

State announces intent to award $78.6M in federal funds that support Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns Project.

Gov. Reynolds introduces bill supporting public charter schools as demand increases 

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to align per pupil funding and educational opportunities available for public charter school students.

Gov. Reynolds introduces bill to condemn antisemitism in Iowa schools, colleges and universities 

Gov. Reynolds introduced legislation to codify an executive order condemning antisemitism in Iowa’s public schools, community colleges, and state universities. 

Governor Reynolds visits Iowa National Guard soldiers, airmen serving in the Middle East

Gov. Reynolds and I Adjutant General, Major General Stephen Osborn, concluded a five-day visit across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

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

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Kossuth County, Iowa, effective immediately through February 21, 2026.

Office of the Governor releases public schedule for week of January 19th

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer released public schedules for Monday, January 19, 2026, through Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Gov. Reynolds issues proclamation for ease of access to fuel for heating during month of January

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to heating and motor fuels.

Gov. Reynolds introduces bill to modernize Iowa veterans’ benefits system 

Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate to improve the existing statewide system for delivering benefits to veterans.