DES MOINES. IOWA (July 5, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced she will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 8:30AM, for a special session with the sole purpose of enacting legislation that addresses abortion and protects unborn lives.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Jefferson, Lee, and Wapello counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program in these counties.

Gov Kim Reynolds with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has completed her trade mission to Italy, Kosovo, and Israel and returns to Iowa on Saturday, July 1.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the US Supreme Court ruling on student loan payments:

Gov Kim Reynolds with President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 27, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has completed the Kosovo leg of her trade mission and will be traveling to Israel.

Gov Kim Reynolds and Veneto Region Vice President Elisa De Berti after the renewal of the Iowa-Veneto Sister State Agreement

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 23, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has completed the Italian leg of her trade mission and will be traveling to Kosovo on Sunday.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 23, 2023) — The Boards and Commissions Review Committee will be holding its first meeting in Room 103 of the State Capitol (Old Supreme Court Chamber) on Monday, June 26, 12PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 22, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are not subject to Senate confirmation:

Iowa Council on Homelessness

Rachel Geilenfeld, Polk

Benjamin Brustkern, Black Hawk

Mary Ingham, Cerro Gordo

Ashley Schwalm, Scott

Mariliegh Fisher, Black Hawk

David Hagen, Linn

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 22, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a change in leadership at the Department of Education, appointing McKenzie Snow, presently Deputy Secretary of Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia, to replace Chad Aldis as department director. Aldis, who was named director in March of this year, has resigned for family reasons.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 21, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency announcing the RFS volumes for 2023 through 2025:

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