Articles Tagged: Kim Reynolds

The federal declaration comes as more than a third of Iowa’s counties are under state disaster proclamations after a week of dangerous and damaging weather.

The tornado on Tuesday ripped apart more than 100 of the town's homes in just one minute.

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request covers Adair, Polk, Story and Montgomery counties.

This year, lawmakers passed, and Gov. Kim Reynolds signed, more than 180 new laws affecting policy areas such as education, taxes, agriculture and health care.

A new state grant program to expand existing summer food assistance programs for Iowa students in low-income families received 43 applications, according to state records obtained by The Gazette.

“Although well-intentioned, the amendment to the definition is unnecessary and will cause confusion,” the governor said

The new law does not ban traffic cameras, but does require communities to provide data-driven proof that they are needed to increase traffic safety

The streamlining of state advisory boards is the second phase of Goc. Kim Reynolds’ realignment of the executive branch of state government

A 2023 state report determined most of Iowa’s state parks have restrooms, shelters and cabins that are not accessible to people with disabilities.

$17.5 million in federal pandemic relief dollars will fund opioid use prevention and treatment projects after Iowa lawmakers failed to agree on spending from the state's Opioid Settlement Fund.

The Iowa Public Information Board and Iowa Freedom of Information Council say a bill that awaits Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature would allow local government officials to meet and discuss policy while avoiding open meetings requirements

In teaching about the U.S. government, the law directs schools to teach about alternative forms of government, including the “crimes against humanity that have occurred under communist regimes.”

Also, FEMA canvassing Iowa neighborhoods hit by tornadoes

“For too long and for too many Iowans in need of help, navigating and accessing services across the system has been too difficult for patients and providers alike,” the governor said.

According to the National Weather Service, over 20 tornadoes struck Iowa on April 26, killing one in the hard-hit town of Minden in Western Iowa.