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Watch: Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Speech to 2020 Republican National Convention

Gov. Kim Reynolds gave a short speech remotely during the second night of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Reynolds Allocates $100 Million In CARES Act Funding to Support Iowa Agriculture

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “COVID-19 and a devastating derecho dealt a major blow to everything from the demand for ethanol to the supply of meat on grocery store shelves.”

Reynolds Seeks USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation for 57 Counties Hit by Derecho

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “The derecho storm dealt another gut punch to Iowa farmers, wiping out whole fields, demolishing grain bins and other farm buildings.”

Trump Approves FEMA Individual Assistance for Iowans in Linn County

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “President Trump’s swift and decisive response will deliver critical assistance for our state as we continue to recover from this devastating storm.”

Hinson Launches Second Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released her second TV ad titled “Grace.”

Iowa Secretary of State Provides PPE, $2 Million to Counties to Protect Voters and Poll Workers

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate: “Polls will be open on November 3. We are providing the materials necessary to protect voters and poll workers.”

Watch: President Trump Participates in Iowa Disaster Recovery Briefing

President Donald Trump visited Cedar Rapids to learn more about the recovery efforts after a devastating derecho storm swept through Iowa on August 10, 2020.

Miller-Meeks Launches First General Election Ad in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican nominee in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race, released a new TV ad titled “Kitchen Fire.”

Ernst and Grassley Pay Tribute to Suffragettes on 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment

Chuck Grassley shares with Joni Ernst the story of his mother, who was one of the first women in Iowa to vote under the 19th Amendment.

Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration for Derecho

Iowa’s Congressional delegation urged President Donald Trump to quickly approve a petition for federal disaster declaration filed by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Reynolds Formally Requests Expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Gov. Kim Reynolds indicated the State of Iowa will need an estimated $3,998,010,354 from federal partners to recover from the devastating derecho storm.

Watch: Fight for America Town Hall with Vice President Mike Pence

Heritage Action for America announced their Fight for America campaign at a town hall event in Urbandale, Iowa featuring Vice President Mike Pence.

Young Releases First Ad of the 2020 Race in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

David Young released his first television ad of the 2020 general election in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race called “Alli.”

Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamations for 20 Counties

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamations for twenty counties following the derecho that raged across Iowa causing widespread damage.

Vice President Pence to Visit Des Moines

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, August 13, to participate in a Heritage Action Town Hall and speak at an Iowa GOP dinner.

Feenstra Campaign Launches Feenstra Farm Team

Randy Feenstra’s farm team has over 225 farmers, implement dealers & manufacturers, agriculture students, seed suppliers, and other agriculture ambassadors.