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Capitol Notebook: Iowa Senate confirms Reynolds' appointees for state boards
Three of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ nominees to state boards were confirmed by the Iowa Senate by the slimmest of margins Friday ...
Kim Reynolds appoints new Iowa Department for the Blind director after months-long search
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Stacy Cervenka to lead the Iowa Department for the Blind starting on July 7, 2025.
Iowa's lone Democratic statewide officeholder Rob Sand announces 2026 bid for governor
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State Auditor Rob Sand, the only Iowa Democrat currently serving in statewide office, announced a bid Monday for the open governor's race in an effort to break up a long streak ...
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Iowa bill shielding racetracks from nuisance lawsuits
The Iowa State Legislature passed a bill which shields racetracks from homeowners concerned about noise and sound.
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Work now underway by Iowa's antisemitism and DOGE task forces
Recently created state task forces designed to explore government efficiency and combat antisemitism have begun their work, ...
Rep. Randy Feenstra files to run for Iowa governor
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) filed paperwork Monday to run for Iowa governor in 2026, as multiple Republicans continue to ...
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law ordering Iowa schools to ban cell phones during class
Iowa's public K-12 school districts must adopt policies by July 1 banning cell phones and other electronic devices during ...