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Office of the Governor releases public schedule for week of September 29th

Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer released public schedules for Monday, September 29 through Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Governor Reynolds issues statement regarding arrest of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent 

Gov. Reynolds today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Ian Roberts by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on Mike Klimesh being elected Iowa Senate Majority Leader

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement on the Iowa Senate electing Senator Mike Klimesh as new Senate Majority Leader.

Gov. Reynolds sets date for Iowa House District 7 special election 

Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as the date for a special election in Iowa House District 7.

Gov. Reynolds releases public schedule for week of September 22nd

Governor Kim Reynolds released her public schedule for Monday, September 22 through Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Gov. Reynolds announces Kelly Garcia will step down as Iowa HHS Director, Larry Johnson appointed to succeed her

Gov. Reynolds announced that Iowa HHS Director Kelly Garcia has resigned, DIAL Director Larry Johnson appointed to succeed her.

Gov. Reynolds issues harvest proclamation

Gov. Reynolds today signed a proclamation related to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver retirement announcement 

Jack Whitver’s announcement today that he is stepping down as Senate Majority Leader and will not run for re-election is both admirable and bittersweet. 

Gov. Reynolds returns from India trade and investment mission 

Governor Kim Reynolds and her 20-person delegation has returned from an eight-day trade and investment mission to India, the second in the course of a year.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement following final DOGE Task Force meeting

The Iowa DOGE Task Force will submit its recommendations for the final report to Gov. Reynolds by September 9, 2025, as required by executive order.