Newsroom

Follow our progress as we work toward the empowerment of Iowans and take steps to continue investing in our great state. Below are press releases, articles and news updates related to the Governor's vision for Iowa. 

  • January 26, 2021

    Test Iowa sites remain closed Tuesday in Council Bluffs, Des Moines due to weather and road conditions

    Press Release

    State-operated Test Iowa drive-thru sites in Council Bluffs and Des Moines will remain closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 26, due to conditions resulting from heavy snowfall.

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  • January 25, 2021

    Test Iowa sites adjust hours due to winter storm

    Press Release

    The State of Iowa has announced it will close its five Test Iowa drive-thru sites early today, due to a winter storm warning that is expected to impact the areas where the sites are located. 

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  • January 21, 2021

    Gov. Reynolds announces additional assistance through Iowa COVID-19 Local Government Relief Fund

    Press Release

    Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the reallocation of $17 million in relief money made available to local governments for direct expenses incurred in response to the COVID-19 emergency.

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  • January 20, 2021

    ADVISORY: Gov. Reynolds to hold a Press Conference at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow

    Press Release

    Gov. Reynolds will hold a press conference from Iowa PBS at 11 am tomorrow.

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  • January 14, 2021

    Gov. Reynolds names new Chief Operating Officer, Trombino appointed to HSEMD

    Press Release

    Today, Gov. Reynolds announced the hiring of Taryn Frideres to serve as her new Chief Operating Officer.

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  • January 14, 2021

    Test Iowa sites to close Friday in Council Bluffs, Des Moines due to winter storm

    Press Release

    The State of Iowa has announced it will close the Test Iowa drive-thru sites in Council Bluffs and Des Moines on Friday, Jan.

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  • January 13, 2021

    Test Iowa sites closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

    Press Release

    The five state-operated Test Iowa drive-thru sites and the State Hygienic Lab will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.  

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  • January 13, 2021

    Gov. Reynolds Announces Employer Innovation Fund and Child Care Challenge Funding Opportunities

    Press Release

    Today, Governor Reynolds announced two Future Ready Iowa grant opportunities for totaling $1.2 million.

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  • January 12, 2021

    Gov. Reynolds Delivers 2021 Condition of the State

    Press Release

    Gov. Reynolds delivers her 2021 Condition of the State Address.

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