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• Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Through Dec. 6

  6 Nov 2026 12:16 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation extending overweight hauling allowances for grain, fertilizer and manure through December 6, 2026, covering non-interstate highways up to 90,000 pounds.

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• Gov. Reynolds Orders Iowa Flags at Half-Staff Saturday for Fallen WWII Sailor Robert Shove

  5 Nov 2026 1:14 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, November 7, to honor Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove, who died a prisoner of war at 21 and whose remains were identified in 2025.

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• Iowa Opens Applications for Scholarship Granting Organizations Under New Federal Education Tax Credit

  30 Oct 2026 11:01 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa nonprofits have until Dec. 11, 2026, to apply as scholarship granting organizations under the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, which begins in 2027 and offers donors up to $1,700 in credits.

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• Iowa Gov. Reynolds Issues Final Report from Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force

  29 Oct 2026 3:58 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Governor Kim Reynolds released the final report of Iowa's Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force, chaired by Attorney General Brenna Bird, including five principal recommendations to curb fraud, waste and abuse.

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• Gov. Reynolds Issues Proclamation Easing Motor Fuel Transportation Rules

  29 Oct 2026 11:17 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation suspending hours-of-service regulations for drivers hauling diesel, gasoline, ethanol and biodiesel, effective immediately through November 28, 2026.

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• Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Avian Influenza in Sac County

  28 Oct 2026 4:06 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a disaster declaration for Sac County after USDA confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial turkey site. The proclamation runs through November 27, 2026.

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• Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Harrison County to Unlock Federal Highway Funding

  26 Oct 2026 4:45 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Harrison County after storms from September 29, 2026 damaged highways, activating the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program.

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• Iowa Ranks 9th in Cato Institute's Freedom in the 50 States Index; Reynolds 5th Among Governors

  22 Oct 2026 11:20 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa places 9th among all states and Governor Kim Reynolds ranks 5th among U.S. governors in the Cato Institute's new Freedom in the 50 States index, which measures how state policies affect freedoms.

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• Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn to Retire Jan. 16, 2027

  21 Oct 2026 11:24 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Iowa's 28th Adjutant General, will retire effective Jan. 16, 2027 after more than four decades of military service, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced.

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• Iowa First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds Diagnosed With Cancer Recurrence After Three-Year Remission

  19 Oct 2026 10:01 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says husband Kevin is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor and will begin radiation therapy after cancer returned following a three-year remission.

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• Gov. Reynolds Announces Free America's Harvest Festival at Iowa State Capitol

  13 Oct 2026 10:19 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa's admission-free America's Harvest Festival on October 24 will feature The Band Perry and LANCO, plus agricultural exhibits and more than 70 exhibitors at the State Capitol.

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• Gov. Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation Through Nov. 7

  10 Oct 2026 9:54 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signs a proclamation allowing overweight grain, fertilizer and manure loads up to 90,000 pounds without a permit on Iowa highways through November 7, 2026.

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• Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Pottawattamie County After Severe Storms

  8 Oct 2026 2:41 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issues a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County following severe storms, activating grant and advocacy programs for affected residents.

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• Iowa Expands Suspension of Dyed Diesel Penalties to Cover Livestock and Feed

  7 Oct 2026 9:46 a.m.

  The proclamation, first signed Tuesday in line with a Trump executive order, now covers livestock, livestock feed and other farm products and runs through February 2, 2027.

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• Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Black Hawk County After Severe Storms

  5 Oct 2026 4:06 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declares a disaster for Black Hawk County following September 30 storms, unlocking state resources and assistance programs for affected residents.

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• Gov. Reynolds Appoints Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission

  5 Oct 2026 1:17 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Former State Rep. Jon Dunwell resigns his Iowa House seat to join the Iowa Utilities Commission, with Gov. Kim Reynolds praising his leadership and ability to balance growth with ratepayer protection.

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• Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs MEGA Amendments, Clearing Path for $15 Billion Steel Mill

  2 Oct 2026 10:10 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2801 amending Iowa's MEGA tax credit program, allowing Mesabi Metallics to invest $15 billion in a steel plant — the largest such investment in U.S. history.

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• Gov. Reynolds Calls Special Session to Amend MEGA Program After Mesabi Metallics Steel Complex Announcement

  29 Sep 2026 11:01 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa lawmakers will return to the Capitol Friday, October 2, 2026, to amend the MEGA program after Mesabi Metallics announced the largest private investment in state history.

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• Trump, Reynolds Announce Largest-Ever US Steel Investment Coming to Iowa

  28 Sep 2026 3:02 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Mesabi Metallics will build a fully integrated steel complex in Iowa, the largest steel manufacturing investment in American history, Governor Kim Reynolds announced at the White House.

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• Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Washington County After Severe Storms

  28 Sep 2026 1:32 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Washington County following severe storms on September 19, activating grant and advocacy programs for affected residents.

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• Gov. Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Iowa Agriculture Leader Ray Gaesser

  17 Sep 2026 10:36 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Flags will fly at half-staff across Iowa from sunrise Friday, September 18, through sunset Sunday, September 20, 2026, honoring former soybean association president Ray Gaesser, who died after a farm accident.

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• Gov. Reynolds Names Molly Severn Chief of Staff as Taryn Frideres Departs

  11 Sep 2026 11:36 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds promotes deputy chief of staff Molly Severn to chief of staff effective Sept. 14, 2026, as Taryn Frideres leaves for the private sector.

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• Gov. Reynolds issues harvest proclamation easing weight limits for grain, fertilizer and manure haulers

  10 Sep 2026 3:58 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing vehicles hauling corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer and manure to exceed weight limits without a permit until October 10, 2026.

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• Reynolds orders Iowa flags at half-staff for 9/11 25th anniversary

  10 Sep 2026 10:20 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriots Day and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring eight Iowans among nearly 3,000 victims.

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• Governor Kim Reynolds Honored with Harry S. Truman Award

  2 Sep 2026 2:02 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received the prestigious Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service from the National Guard Association of the United States. Recognized for her unwavering support of veterans and military families, Reynolds was honored at the 148th General…

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• Gov. Reynolds Appoints Martin Noven as New IPERS CEO

  7 Aug 2026 1:02 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Governor Kim Reynolds named Martin Noven, a veteran of public retirement systems, as the new CEO of IPERS. Noven brings extensive experience from Maryland and Illinois, aiming to ensure the long-term stability of Iowa's $47 billion public employee retirement fund.

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• Iowa's 2026 Property Tax Reform Ranked #1 Nationally

  6 Aug 2026 5:33 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa's 2026 property tax reform leads the nation, ranked #1 by the Common Sense Institute for reducing tax burden. Governor Kim Reynolds noted $4.2 billion in savings, delivering significant relief for working families and boosting state tax competitiveness.

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• Iowa Governor Reynolds and Permitting Council Partner to Streamline Infrastructure Approvals

  6 Aug 2026 12:02 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Federal Permitting Council signed an MOU to streamline federal and state permitting for critical infrastructure. This agreement aligns timelines and enhances transparency, aiming to reduce delays and support economic growth.

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• Iowa Launches Nation's First Workforce Pell Grant Program for EMT Training

  4 Aug 2026 7:53 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa leads the nation with the first Workforce Pell Grant program, approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Students at Iowa Central Community College can now use federal aid for a 14-week EMT program, offering fast, affordable career training and…

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• Gov. Reynolds Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Four Iowa Counties

  4 Aug 2026 5:38 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Jasper, Polk, Story, and Warren counties after severe July weather caused over $6.5 million in damages, seeking FEMA public assistance and statewide hazard mitigation funds.

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