DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the date for a special election in Iowa House District 78 following the resignation of Iowa State Representative Sami Scheetz on April 1, 2025.

Iowa Code section 69.14 outlines the authority given to the governor to set a special election.

The proclamation setting the date of the special election can be found online and reads as follows:

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — On Tuesday, April 8, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House passing HF 782, a bill limiting student access to electronic devices in schools during instructional hours:  

“Digital distractions are at an all-time high, disrupting focus, learning, and productivity in our classrooms,” Gov Reynolds said.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2025) — On Monday, April 7, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa Senate passing HF 784, a bill addressing critical gaps in math education through early, evidence-based intervention and additional training for instructors:  

“One of the greatest predictors of future success in the classroom and workplace, along with early literacy, is mathematics competency,” Gov Reynolds said.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement on President Donald J Trump’s rollout of taxes on foreign imports:

“The Biden administration consistently ignored the needs of Iowa farmers. They failed to deliver a Farm Bill, refused to expand market access, and turned a balanced ag trade situation into a shocking $50 billion deficit.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed SF 22, “Hands-Free" Bill into law.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds attended the first meeting of the Iowa DOGE Task Force to kick off the state’s continued efforts to make government work more efficiently for Iowans.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — On Friday, March 28, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Harrison County in response to severe winter storms that occurred on March 19, 2025.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 21, 2025) — On Thursday, March 20, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for five counties in response to severe winter weather that occurred on March 19, 2025.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House passing HF 889, a bill to provide four weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave for state employees:

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