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Iowa native, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base

Iowa native, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey, was killed during a test flight that crashed near Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 11 counties in response to severe weather

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Adams, Dubuque, Madison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Wapello counties.

Gov. Reynolds appoints Col. Charles Lampe Deputy Adjutant General-Army for the Iowa National Guard

Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Col. Charles Lampe as the Deputy Adjutant General-Army for the Iowa National Guard on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on commitment to maintain Iowa-based workforce for state government IT operations

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a statement emphasizing the state’s commitment to maintaining an Iowa-based IT operations workforce for state government.

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on passing of Iowa Senator Julian Garrett

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on passing of Iowa Senator Julian Garrett

Gov. Reynolds announces partnership with Amazon Web Services and Cognizant Government Solutions to transform state’s IT systems and operations

The state of Iowa will move core IT capabilities to a managed service provider (MSP) model with partners Amazon Web Services and Cognizant Government Solutions.

Gov. Reynolds signs Executive Order 19 establishing Office of Outdoor Recreation

Executive Order 19 aims to support, enhance, and expand Iowa's outdoor recreation sector while ensuring the responsible stewardship of its natural landscapes.

Gov. Reynolds acts on final bills of 2026 legislative session

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds took final action on the remaining legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session.

Gov. Reynolds signs public safety bills into law

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed HF 2542, HF 2787, and SF 2399, three bills relating to public safety and protecting Iowans from repeat offenders, into law.

Office of the Governor releases public schedule for week of June 1

The Office of the Governor has released the public schedule for Gov. Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Cournoyer for Monday, June 1, 2026, through Sunday, June 7, 2026.