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Gov. Reynolds announces leadership transition at Iowa Department for the Blind

Governor Kim Reynolds announces the retirement of Emily Wharton, director of the Iowa Department for the Blind, effective July 18, 2024.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Gov. Reynolds appoints Elizabeth O’Donnell Reist as District Judge 

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Elizabeth O’Donnell Reist as a district judge in Judicial District 7.  O’Donnell Reist, of Davenport...

Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Chickasaw and Wright Counties in Response to Severe Storms and Flash Flooding

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Chickasaw and Wright Counties in response to severe storms and flash flooding that occurred on July...

Woodbury County approved for Individual Assistance under the June Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the approval of Woodbury County for Individual Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA...

Gov. Reynolds appoints Ashley West-Joons as District Associate Judge 

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Ashley West-Joons as a district associate judge in Judicial District 4.  West-Joons, of Missouri Valley...

Gov. Reynolds announces three additional counties approved for Individual Assistance under the June Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the approval of Buena Vista, Cherokee and O'Brien Counties for Individual Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster...

Gov. Reynolds issues proclamation for additional provisions for counties impacted by recent widespread flooding

Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation allowing for additional targeted suspension of specific regulatory requirements in flood-affected counties.

Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions 

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation...

Gov. Reynolds Issues Open Letter to Iowans on Department of Labor’s Excessive Fines on Iowa Businesses  

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: The U.S. Department of Labor is on a crusade to root out what it calls...