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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.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Franklin and Hardin Counties in response to severe weather

Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Franklin and Hardin Counties in response to severe weather that occurred on July 20, 2026.

Gov. Reynolds appoints Ryan Kehm as District Judge

Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints Ryan Kehm as a District Judge in Judicial District 2B. 

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey

Gov. Reynolds has ordered flags lowered to half-staff in honor and remembrance of Iowa native, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey.