18 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce participation in new nationwide first responder network

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced participation in a new nationwide first responder network at their administration’s weekly press conference Tuesday. Iowa is one of the first states in the country to opt-in to the FirstNet cell network. The network gives priority to police, fire and other emergency workers during a crisis.

18 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg congratulate Iowa business owner honored at White House

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg congratulated an Iowa business owner honored Monday afternoon by President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Blake Waldrop is a former Marine, sworn police officer and CEO of RMA Armament. The company designs, manufactures and markets armor plates at a 20,000 square foot factory in Centerville.

14 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds issues statement after meeting with Canada’s prime minister

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement Friday after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the National Governors Association meeting in Providence, R.I.

“It was an honor to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau today to discuss the importance of trade to both Iowa and Canada’s economies.

14 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg encourage nominations for Iowa Job Honor Awards

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg encouraged Iowans Thursday to make nominations for the fourth annual Iowa Job Honor Awards.

The Iowa Job Honor Awards celebrate “a new kind of hero”—Iowans who overcome obstacles to employment and the employers who hire them. Each top employee honoree will receive $500. Winners in both the employee and employer categories will receive engraved awards.

14 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards & commissions

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions Thursday.

The following appointees are unpaid and are subject to Senate confirmation:

Commission on the Status of African Americans:

Matthew Gibson, Ames

Iowa State Civil Rights Commission:

Sam Kooiker, Cherokee

Early Childhood Iowa State Board:

Kathryn Dorsey, North Liberty

11 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointees to Iowa’s boards and commissions

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointees to Iowa’s boards and commissions Friday.

The following appointments are unpaid and are not subject to Senate confirmation:

District 1B Judicial Nomination Commission:

Chelle Adkins, Cedar Falls

District 5A Judicial Nomination Commission:

Tyler De Haan, Urbandale

District 7 Judicial Nomination Commission:

Monica McHugh, Zwingle

11 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg sign pledge to move over, slow down

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg signed a pledge at their weekly press conference Monday to move over or slow down for utility maintenance vehicles on Iowa roads.

Iowa’s Move Over, Slow Down law was enacted in 2002 and requires drivers to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights. On July 1st, the law was expanded to include utility maintenance vehicles.

07 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on new renewable fuel volumes from EPA

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on the new renewable fuel volumes released from the Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday:

“I commend the Trump administration for its commitment to keeping the Renewable Fuel Standard at the level set by Congress. I am also pleased the Environmental Protection Agency is bringing predictability and stability to the renewable fuels industry.

05 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments Friday to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following individuals’ appointments are effective Saturday, July 1, 2017, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate confirmation.

Council on Agricultural Education

Melanie Bloom, Marathon

Michael Retallick, Story City

Kevin Blair, Griswold

Iowa Arts Council

29 Jun 2017

Gov. Reynolds meets with Cabinet members

By Brenna Smith
Wednesday, June 28, 2017  (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Gov. Kim Reynolds met with several members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet Wednesday in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues important to Iowans.

She met with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry. The two talked about the importance of a diversified energy portfolio. Iowa has used its diversified energy portfolio to become a leader in biofuels and wind energy generation.

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