Governor of Iowa since 2017
School leaders react to AEA changes: Last month, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new bill into law that adjusts funding for Area Education Agency programs ...
stormlake.com/articles/school-leaders-react-to-aea-changes/
Nearly 350 workers leave Iowa AEAs as Kim Reynolds pushed to overhaul education agencies
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/aea-iowa-employees-leave-after-kim-reynolds-legislative-proposal/73168016007/
Kim Reynolds says she's 'absolutely not' open to changing AEA law to alter $68M windfall
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/09/kim-reynolds-says-opposes-changing-aea-law-to-restrict-school-spending-house-republicans/73261327007/
Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
pbs.org/newshour/nation/iowa-puts-1-million-toward-summer-meal-sites-still-faces-criticism-for-rejecting-federal-funds
Iowa’s AEA restructure ‘phenomenal place to start,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds says : Governor tells reporters Wednesday she is ‘happy’ with new law that changed the ...
thegazette.com/state-government/iowas-aea-restructure-phenomenal-place-to-start-gov-kim-reynolds-says/
Kim Reynolds signs AEA overhaul, teacher pay raise into law. Here's how it will work:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/27/aea-bill-iowa-teacher-pay-increase-kim-reynolds-just-signed-what-to-know/73112081007/
AEA changes, education funding and teacher pay boosts signed into law by Iowa Gov. Reynolds
thegazette.com/state-government/aea-changes-education-funding-and-teacher-pay-boosts-signed-into-law-by-iowa-gov-reynolds/
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Kim Reynolds' Iowa education director faces heated criticism as confirmation moves forward
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/26/iowa-legislature-mckenzie-snow-faces-confirmation-as-education-department-head/73094145007/
Eminent domain bill to give landowners more legal options advancing for first time in Iowa Senate
thegazette.com/state-government/eminent-domain-bill-to-give-landowners-more-legal-options-advancing-for-first-time-in-iowa-senate/
Editorial: AEAs have baggage - Storm Lake Times Pilot: It’s hard to know where the hash over Area Education Agencies will come out as the House and Senate try to ...
stormlake.com/articles/editorial-aeas-have-baggage/
Capitol Notebook: Gov. Kim Reynolds rejects tweaks to AEA law: Also: Senate passes bill that could limit strip club hours
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-gov-kim-reynolds-rejects-tweaks-to-aea-law/
Governor proclaims ‘University of Iowa Women’s Wrestling Day’ after meeting champions
thegazette.com/iowa-hawkeyes/governor-proclaims-university-of-iowa-womens-wrestling-day-after-meeting-champions/
With Tyson leaving, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Perry leaders will meet to discuss city’s needs
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/03/22/with-loss-of-tyson-perry-plant-kim-reynolds-to-meet-with-leaders-about-community-needs/73066640007/
As Reynolds pushes big changes to Iowa special education, most like AEAs, Iowa Poll finds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/03/iowa-poll-many-favor-aea-as-lawmakers-weigh-special-education-changes-kim-reynolds/72803359007/
What are AEAs and why is Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds trying to overhaul the special ed agencies?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/02/05/what-to-know-about-iowa-aeas-and-gov-reynolds-bill-to-overhaul-it-iowa-legislature/72453803007/
Paid articlePaid Iowa House GOP unveils new AEA bill. Here's how it affects special education, teacher pay:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/14/house-republicans-release-new-aea-bill-rewriting-kim-reynolds-proposal/72603681007/
Paid articlePaid Kim Reynolds says 'we don't need nine' Area Education Agencies as she proposes overhaul
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/19/kim-reynolds-iowa-doesnt-need-nine-area-education-agencies-aea-special-education-services/72282583007/
After a false start, take more time to find out what Iowa's AEAs really need: Opinion: If the governor had the right Rx for special education, she wouldn't have ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/01/21/iowa-aeas-special-education-kim-reynolds/72261965007/
Iowa private schools see enrollment jump after passage of education savings accounts
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/01/26/iowa-private-schools-see-enrollment-increase-following-passage-of-reynods-education-savings-accounts/72369762007/
Iowa lawmakers set to take public input on Kim Reynolds' AEA, teacher pay bill today
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/31/iowa-legislature-kim-reynolds-aea-education-teacher-pay-bill-public-input-capitol/72406676007/
AEAs in limbo: Iowau2019s Area Education Agencies have taken center stage, sparked by Gov. Kim Reynoldsu2019s recent call for a reassessment ...
stormlake.com/articles/aeas-in-limbo/
Iowa senators propose guidelines on how to teach reading as Kim Reynolds hones in on literacy
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/01/24/iowa-legislature-proposal-would-change-how-reading-is-taught/72325558007/
The GOP Is Already Clashing Over Trump’s VP Pick: While Trump tries to sew up the nomination, his camp is already feuding about his future running mate — and ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/01/18/maga-nightmare-trump-loyalists-move-to-head-off-haley-vp-pick-00136282
Iowa Democratic bill would force Reynolds to accept $29M in summer food aid for kids
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/11/tom-vilsack-disappointed-reynolds-declining-federal-food-aid-for-kids/72193311007/
Iowa won't participate in US food assistance program for kids this summer: Iowa will not participate in a federal program that gives $40 per month to each child ...
apnews.com/article/iowa-summer-ebt-food-assistance-0e878c5c0fc9dd0dd55622cb22a82561
Reynolds proposes regent funding far below university requests: Instead of a nearly $40M increase, Reynolds proposes $12M bump
thegazette.com/higher-education/reynolds-proposes-regent-funding-far-below-university-requests/
Reynolds has the nerve to say ‘no’ to extra SNAP dollars: On Friday, Dec. 22, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the heads of the Iowa Departments of Education and Health and ...
thegazette.com/staff-columnists/reynolds-has-the-nerve-to-say-no-to-extra-snap-dollars/
GOP Governors' Refusal to Join Federal Summer Food Program Is Pure Politics: Their refusal to accept federal funding for a summer food program for ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-02/gop-governors-refusal-to-join-federal-summer-food-program-is-pure-politics
Paid articlePaid Iowa nursing homes invest in GOP campaigns, reap millions in taxpayer money, fend off bills
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/investigations/2023/12/26/nursing-homes-collect-public-cash-despite-troubled-record/72014827007/
Another Iowa legislative session? Great. That’s all we need: Gov. Kim Reynolds is escorted into the Iowa House of Representatives, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10 ...
thegazette.com/staff-columnists/another-iowa-legislative-session-great-thats-all-we-need-3/
Protestors gathered outside Terrace Hill to support Palestine, Area Education Agencies
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2023/12/17/palestine-and-aea-protestors-gathered-outside-of-the-governors-mansion/71919661007/
US education secretary says Iowa law banning books, limiting LGBTQ teaching is 'overreach'
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/12/07/us-education-secretary-miguel-cardona-condemns-iowa-law-on-banned-books/71815482007/
Vivek Ramaswamy targets carbon capture pipelines: Presidential hopeful criticizes ‘establishment GOP’ for its support of eminent domain process
thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/vivek-ramaswamy-targets-carbon-capture-pipelines/
Week in Iowa, Dec. 17, 2023: Recap of news from across the state: An audience member listens to former President Donald Trump speak during a campaign rally ...
thegazette.com/news/week-in-iowa-dec-17-2023-recap-of-news-from-across-the-state/
Ron DeSantis adds 24 Iowa endorsers after Gov. Kim Reynolds pledges support: Former U.S. Rep. Greg Ganske and a longtime leader of the Iowa Farm Bureau endorsed ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2023/11/10/ron-desantis-adds-24-iowa-endorsers-following-kim-reynolds-presidential-endorsement/71531072007/
GOP can't gamble on Trump, Iowa governor says as she throws her support to Ron DeSantis
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/06/iowa-gov-kim-reynolds-says-trump-cant-win-endorses-ron-desantis/71481324007/
Quick Glance: Trump Rebukes Iowa Governor Prior to DeSantis Backing
- Former President Trump criticized Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) as 'disloyal' ahead of her expected endorsement of his GOP rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- The endorsement would depart from the tradition of the governor of the Hawkeye State remaining neutral ahead of its caucuses, which mark the start of the Republican nominating process.
- The Trump campaign assured that Reynolds’s expected endorsement of DeSantis will have no impact on the race.
Week in Iowa, Nov. 27, 2023: Recap of news from across the state: Allen Roberts of California listens to Mount Mercy University choir members sing Christmas ...
thegazette.com/news/week-in-iowa-nov-27-2023-recap-of-news-from-across-the-state/
After Donald Trump courts Iowa farmers, Ron DeSantis PAC unveils agriculture endorsements
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2023/10/03/florida-gov-ron-desantis-launches-farmer-coalition-with-iowa-ag-leaders/71046879007/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: DeSantis Raises $15M in Q3 Fundraising, Staff Moves to Iowa
- Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis raised $15 million in Q3 and is relocating part of his staff to Iowa.
- The $15 million came from DeSantis' campaign committee, leadership PAC, and joint fundraising committee.
- DeSantis himself brought in $13.5 million, with $5 million designated for use during the primary.
- The successful fundraising provides the resources needed for the fight in Iowa and beyond, proving the doubters wrong.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on new COVID-19 restrictions: 'Not on my watch': COVID-19 hospitalizations up in Iowa, but experts say not a cause for concern
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-gov-kim-reynolds-on-new-covid-19-restrictions-not-on-my-watch-2/
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Iowa governor says voters won’t give Trump a pass for skipping state fair events: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday that she does not believe voters will give ...
cnn.com/2023/08/20/politics/kim-reynolds-donald-trump-iowa/
Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues EPA over ethanol rules, saying it 'dragged its feet' on E-15 sales
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/07/iowa-ag-sues-epa-in-attempt-to-issue-final-ethanol-gas-rules/70544807007/
Trump’s polling lead and legal troubles loom over GOP presidential field as candidates collide in Iowa for critical audition
cnn.com/2023/07/28/politics/iowa-lincoln-dinner-republicans-trump/
Pro-DeSantis group uses AI version of Trump’s voice in new ad : A super PAC in support of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) run for president used an artificial ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4103157-pro-desantis-group-uses-ai-version-of-trumps-voice-in-new-ad/
DeSantis says Iowa governor is 'of course' a possible VP pick, slams Trump for attacking her
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/15/desantis-iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-vp/70417270007/
Quick Glance: Trump tells DeSantis to give up the race at Florida event
- Trump claims he has an insurmountable lead over DeSantis and other GOP candidates at a Florida event.
- He suggests that the Florida governor should step down for the good of the party.
- Trump emphasizes that DeSantis was once his ally and sought his endorsement in his first race for governor in 2018.
DeSantis, Hutchinson and other GOP candidates push back on Trump's criticism of Iowa's governor
abcnews.go.com/Politics/desantis-gop-candidates-push-back-trumps-criticism-kim/story
Ron DeSantis-aligned PAC uses AI-generated Trump voice in new ad: Commercial targets former president for recent comments about Kim Reynolds
thegazette.com/government-politics/ron-desantis-aligned-pac-uses-ai-generated-trump-voice-in-new-ad/
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TikToker Claims Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Shapewear Saved Her Life After Being Shot: "It was so tight on me that it literally kept me from bleeding out ...
forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2023/07/17/tiktoker-claims-kim-kardashians-skims-shapewear-saved-her-life-after-being-shot/
From Sioux City to Davenport, the Des Moines Register's Courtney Crowder covers RAGBRAI 50
desmoinesregister.com/story/life/living-well/ragbrai/2023/07/28/courtney-crowder-des-moines-register-covering-ragbrai-50-2023-sioux-city-davenport-reynolds/70487457007/
Iowa governor's request for federal aid in Davenport partial building collapse denied
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2023/06/30/iowas-request-for-federal-aid-in-davenport-building-collapse-denied/70373710007/
TikToker Claims Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Shapewear Saved Her Life After Being Shot: "It was so tight on me that it literally kept me from bleeding out ...
forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2023/07/17/tiktoker-claims-kim-kardashians-skims-shapewear-saved-her-life-after-being-shot/
Ex-teacher sues Waukee saying she was forced out after posting about Gov. Kim Reynolds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/06/13/ex-waukee-teacher-alleges-forced-resignation-after-reynolds-comment/70317256007/
More than 29,000 apply for Iowa private-school funds in first year: More than double the number of expected students applied for Iowau2019s Education Savings ...
stormlake.com/articles/more-than-29000-apply-for-iowa-private-school-funds-in-first-year/
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law restricting Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand's powers. Here's how:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/01/iowa-gov-kim-reynolds-signs-law-restricting-auditor-rob-sand-access-to-personal-information-courts/70203728007/
Iowa governor signs bill loosening child labor laws: DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa teenagers could work more jobs and for longer hours under a bill signed into ...
apnews.com/article/iowa-governor-child-labor-laws-e8cb29e2a45b956489c4a192b7ddeba5
Quick Glance: Iowa law restricts gender identity instruction and bans sexual literature in schools
- Iowa teachers are prohibited from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation with students up to sixth grade.
- Books depicting sexual acts will be removed from school libraries.
- Religious texts are not affected by the ban.
- Schools must publish an online list of books and instructional materials, allowing parents to review and request their removal.
Kim Reynolds signs sweeping Iowa education laws on book bans, LGBTQ teaching. What they do:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/26/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-to-ban-school-books-with-sex-acts-gender-identity-lgbtq/70147865007/
Kim Reynolds signs $8.5 billion budget into law. Here's where the money will go:: The budgets were some of the final bills for Kim Reynolds to sign from the 2023 ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/01/gov-kim-reynolds-signs-8-5-billion-budget-for-2024-what-to-know/70278730007/
Iowa governor to sign bill letting kids work more, do previously banned jobs: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Thursday said she will sign a bill to roll back labor ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/04/iowa-child-labor-reynolds/
Gov. Kim Reynolds must comply with public records law, Iowa Supreme Court rules: The court rejected the governor's claim that requiring her to respond to public ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2023/04/14/iowa-supreme-court-rules-against-kim-reynolds-in-public-records-case-aclu-freedom-of-information/70112773007/
Iowa ends $50M contract with financial-management company Workday. Here's why:: Workday is unable to meet Iowa's financial services needs, but will stay in place ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/29/iowa-ends-workday-agreement-before-start-costing-the-state-15-7m/70046974007/
National Teachers Union Presidents Slam DeSantis in a Preview of 2024 Education Politics
usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2023-03-20/national-teachers-union-presidents-slam-desantis-in-a-preview-of-2024-education-politics
Quick Glance: Disney uses a royal family clause to thwart Ron DeSantis' Florida power play.
- DeSantis also proposed renaming the area the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and establishing a new board of supervisors to oversee it.
- Florida lawmakers have objected to the new agreement, vowing to find a legal way to repeal or void it.
- "All agreements signed between Disney and the District were appropriate, and were discussed and approved in open, noticed public forums in compliance with Florida's Government in the Sunshine law," The Walt Disney World Resort said in a statement.
- The Florida Legislature established it so that Disney could build the infrastructure for Walt Disney World at no cost to Florida taxpayers.
Iowa Poll: Kim Reynolds' approval rating slips as she pursues ambitious, polarizing agenda
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2023/03/26/iowa-poll-kim-reynolds-approval-rating-decreases-amid-polarizing-education-transgender-bills/69982746007/
Long-struggling Iowa Wesleyan University to close due to budget shortfall: Gov. Kim Reynolds acknowledged turning down a request for aid from the university
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/03/28/iowa-wesleyan-universityshutting-down-amid-funding-shortage/70056939007/
Kim Reynolds hires firm to run Iowa's education savings accounts. What is Odyssey?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/01/kim-reynolds-hires-odyssey-to-run-iowa-private-school-education-savings-account-program/69955937007/
Your tax dollars for their private school? More states are saying yes : Parental rights? Anti-wokeness? School vouchers? A national movement has public education ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-02-12/school-vouchers-private-public-school-iowa-kim-reynolds-lgbtq-parental-rights
How far will Iowa's $7,600 education savings accounts go for covering private school costs?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/31/will-iowa-education-savings-accounts-cover-tuition-private-school-choice/69854393007/
What to know about enrolling in Iowa's new education savings accounts for private school
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/01/25/how-to-sign-up-for-information-about-applying-iowa-education-savings-account-program-school-choice/69840203007/
Uniquely powerful, Iowa governor could be a caucus kingmaker. Why she won't play favorites.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/16/why-gov-kim-reynolds-wont-be-a-gop-presidential-caucus-kingmaker/11266405002/
Paid articlePaid Kim Reynolds: School choice is putting students first, helping young Iowans reach their potential
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2023/01/22/school-choice-puts-students-first-helps-iowans-reach-potential/69829710007/
This Iowa agency is the blueprint for Kim Reynolds' consolidation plan. How has it worked?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/06/kim-reynolds-iowa-consolidation-government-how-health-services-merger-working/69882682007/
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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says potential 2024 presidential bid for Republican Party 'on the table'
foxbusiness.com/politics/arkansas-gov-asa-hutchinson-2024-republican-party-presidential-bid
Iowa National Guard adjutant general Benjamin Corell to retire in March: Benjamin Corell has served in the Iowa National Guard for 37 years and has been its top ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/18/iowa-national-guard-adjutant-general-benjamin-corell-to-retire-in-march/69818926007/
Des Moines' new charter school may start enrolling kids in February. What you should know
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/01/13/what-to-know-about-des-moines-new-charter-school-opening-this-fall/69791765007/
TikTok ban across college campuses: Here are the universities restricting access to the app
mashable.com/article/university-ban-tiktok-list-of-colleges
Gov. Kim Reynolds secures second term, promises policies to let Iowans 'keep more of your money'
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/11/09/iowa-governor-election-results-kim-reynolds-deidre-dejear-vote/69607734007/
Senate Approves Bill Banning TikTok From Federal Devices As GOP Campaign Against Social Media App Grows
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2022/12/15/senate-approves-bill-banning-tiktok-from-federal-devices-as-gop-campaign-against-social-media-app-grows/
Rekha Basu: An Iowa with more tax cuts, pollution, and starved schools? Or do learning, mental health and child care come first?
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/rekha-basu/2022/10/20/deidre-dejear-iowa-governor-leaders-vision/69574216007/
Most Iowans disapprove of President Joe Biden, say US is on the wrong track: Both President Joe Biden’s approval rating and the percentage of Iowans who say the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2022/10/20/iowa-poll-joe-biden-approval-rating-donald-trump-inflation-economy/69563122007/
Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plans: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has committed to serving his full term if he wins. But others ...
denver7.com/news/national/dodge-deny-or-fib-candidates-stay-vague-on-2024-plans
Iowa revenue will dip as tax cut begins to take effect, state panel projects: The panel projected state revenue will drop by 2.7% in the current fiscal year ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2022/10/13/iowa-tax-cuts-into-effect-state-revenue-projected-drop-slightly-kim-reynolds/69560524007/
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