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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.

Reynolds: An Open Letter to Iowans

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Now is not the time to let down our guard. Iowa has a lot to gain by working together to keep our communities healthy.”

Trump, Ernst Lead in Monmouth University Poll of Registered Voters in Iowa

Monmouth University released a new poll that shows President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst hold a slim lead among registered voters in Iowa.

Reynolds Signs Executive Order Restoring Felon Voting Rights

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order 7, restoring the voting rights of thousands of Iowans who have completed their felony sentences.

Vander Hart: Schools Going Online to Reopen Defy State Law, Not Reynolds

Shane Vander Hart: Iowa parents who find themselves in districts that decide to go entirely or mostly online to reopen should homeschool.

Reynolds Appoints Melissa Anderson-Seeber As District Court Judge

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Melissa Anderson-Seeber, 54, as a district court judge in Judicial District 1B.

Reynolds Administration Gives Criteria for Online Learning

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration said schools can go primarily online for 14 days if they have ten percent absenteeism or county has a positivity rate over 20 percent.

Reynolds Appoints John Flynn as District Court Judge

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she appointed John Flynn as District Court Judge replacing Judge James McGlynn in Judicial District 2B.

State Auditor Report: Iowa Providers Express Dissatisfaction with Medicaid Privatization

Only 6.1 percent of providers felt Iowa’s Medicaid privatization had been beneficial to the quality of care; only 9.9 percent thought it helped access care.

Reynolds Extends Public Health Emergency by 30 Days

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation extends mitigation measures required for restaurants, bars, and other businesses such as ensuring social distancing.

Reynolds Says Iowa Schools Must Prioritize In-Person Instruction When Reopening

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Schools must prioritize in-person learning for core academic subjects, including science, math, reading, and social studies.”

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Invests $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funds for Iowa’s Small Businesses

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $13.1 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to provide loans for Iowa’s COVID-19 affected businesses.

Reynolds Says New COVID-19 Cases Primarily Among Young Adults

The average age of Iowans testing positive for COVID-19 in hotspot counties is between 21-years-of-age and 24-years-of-age.

State Auditor Rob Sand Says Test Iowa Reporting Process Is Illegal, Risky

State Auditor Rob Sand’s office released a report alleging that the Test Iowa reporting process is illegal and causes “needless risk.”

Test Iowa Reaches Milestone, 100,000 Tests Conducted

Gov. Reynolds: “Test Iowa’s success puts us in a strong position to continue slowing the spread of COVID19, allowing us to reopen safely and responsibly.”

Reynolds Allocates $50 Million of CARES Act Funding to Mental Health

Gov. Kim Reynolds during a press conference announced she was directing $50 million in CARES Act funding to Iowa’s mental health systems.