Three Des Moines lawyers have completed their independent investigation of the Iowa Finance Authority director the governor fired this spring, issuing a 35-page report that concludes Dave Jamison sexually harassed three women in the agency, frequently drank at bars during work hours and repeatedly … [Read more...]
Ethics Board rejects complaints about governor’s use of private jets
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board has dismissed two complaints about how Republican Governor Kim Reynolds has taken free flights on private jets, with the cost of those nine flights covered by individuals and reported as donations to Reynolds' campaign. Board chairman James … [Read more...]
Governor answers questions about timing of district judge appointment
Governor Kim Reynolds has responded after questions about the timing of her recent appointment of a district court judge, saying the appointment was made by the constitutional deadline. The governor has 30 days to pick a new judge after names are submitted to her from the nominating commission. … [Read more...]
Governor comments on ISU student’s murder
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds commented on the murder of ISU student Celia Arozamena . "I don't know a lot of the details yet -- but it is just a horrific, horrific, senseless death," Reynolds said. The death comes after the high-profile death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Reynolds … [Read more...]
Hubbell got property tax credit on homes in Iowa and Arizona at same time
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports tax records in Arizona show Democratic candidate for governor Fred Hubbell was fined $600 after his home in Scottsdale was improperly classified as his primary residence. Hubbell on Sunday said the local officials in Arizona made the initial mistake. "They … [Read more...]
Reynolds says ride on donor’s plane pre-approved by Ethics Board
Governor Kim Reynolds says she got state Ethics Board approval before accepting a free plane ride to Memphis to see Iowa State play in the Liberty Bowl last December. "We do that when we lead trade missions and when we do a lot of things," Reynolds said this afternoon. "We want to make sure that … [Read more...]
Reynolds’ legal counsel says election may determine direction of Iowa Supreme Court
The senior legal counsel in Republican Governor Kim Reynolds' office is telling voters the future roster of the Iowa Supreme Court is at stake in the governor's race. Sam Langholz cites recent Iowa Supreme Court decisions that legalized same-sex marriage and overturned a mandatory waiting period … [Read more...]
Iowa Medicaid per-patient costs projected to jump 11 percent
Iowa's Medicaid director says he can't fully explain recent increases in what the state is paying for each Iowan enrolled in the government insurance program for poor, disabled and elderly Iowans. Iowa Medicaid director Mike Randol presented a 36-page budget report to the Iowa Council on Human … [Read more...]
Reynolds touts Iowa’s ‘special bond’ with Japan
Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowa's "valued relationship" with Japan involves a diverse set of industries. Reynolds addressed the 50th annual meeting of the Midwest U.S.--Japan Association this morning in Omaha. "With a population of a little more than three million people, Iowa may be small in … [Read more...]
Six Midwest governors, Japan’s ambassador to US at conference next week
The Midwest U.S.-Japan Association is scheduled to meet in Omaha early next week and Iowa's governor will be among six governors from the region to attend. Naoki Ito, the Consul-General of Japan in Chicago, will deliver opening remarks at the conference Monday morning. "I'm really hoping that … [Read more...]