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:

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:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 21, 2023) — Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds submitted a second request for federal assistance for Scott County following the May 28 collapse of The Hotel Davenport Apartments in Davenport.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds will depart for a two-week long trade mission to Italy, Kosovo, and Israel aimed at expanding trade, developing business-growth opportunities, and renewing Sister State Agreements.

She will be joined by First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds, Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham, and Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Stephen Osborn. The mission concludes on Saturday, July 1.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 16, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointments of Michael Carpenter as a district judge in Judicial Election District 8A, Eric Nelson as a district judge in Judicial Election District 4, and Patrick Smith as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5C.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 16, 2023) — The Iowa Supreme Court failed earlier today to exercise its authority to review the Fetal Heartbeat case, leaving the injunction in place. Governor Kim Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, and Speaker of the House Pat Grassley issued the following statements.

Governor Kim Reynolds:

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 15, 2023) — A key leader on the front lines of fighting Iowa’s anti-LGBTQ laws this year, Aime Wichtendahl, will participate in Saturday's

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