Iowa's governor has joined with the governors of Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri in asking federal officials to fight flooding along the Missouri River on a regional basis. Governor Kim Reynolds says it's time for a comprehensive approach that seeks to limit flooding. "I think it makes us stronger … [Read more...]
Governor says new hiring procedures in place for Glenwood facility
A consultant with experience at facilities that care for patients with severe intellectual disabilities is now working at the Glenwood Resource Center -- and Governor Kim Reynolds says new hiring procedures already have been put in place for future staff. The Department of Justice is … [Read more...]
Iowa hires retired Virginia official to oversee changes at Glenwood
State officials are bringing in the retired director of a Virginia facility for patients with intellectual disabilities to address issues at the Glenwood Resource Center. The Iowa Department of Human Services has contracted with Mark Diorio to provide technical assistance at the Glenwood Resource … [Read more...]
GOP proposal says Iowa constitution should not secure abortion rights
Republicans on an Iowa Senate committee have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment designed to override an Iowa Supreme Court ruling that nullified abortion restrictions. Senator Jake Chapman of Adel made the case for it in committee late this morning "This is judicial tyranny. Do we want … [Read more...]
Governor to visit state facility that’s under federal investigation
Governor Kim Reynolds is going to meet with staff at the Glenwood Resource Center this afternoon. It's the governor's first visit to the facility that cares of patients with severe intellectual disabilities since she fired Glenwood's superintendent in late December. "I'm actually going on site as … [Read more...]
Reynolds proposes new Governor’s School Safety Bureau
Governor Kim Reynolds is asking legislators to provide $2 million for creation of a new "Governor's School Safety Bureau" in the Iowa Department of Public Safety. "This is the next step that we can take in really being prepared and making sure that we're training, reporting and investigating in a … [Read more...]
Iowa’s governor to DC to attend signing of China trade deal
Governor Kim Reynolds is headed to Washington, D.C. to attend the signing of "phase one" of a trade deal with China. "It's a really good first step for Iowa and for Iowa farmers," Reynolds told Radio Iowa late Tuesday afternoon. Reynolds said she was invited by the Trump Administration to send … [Read more...]
Reynolds says her Invest in Iowa Act ‘touches everything’
Republican leaders in the Iowa legislature say they'll "keep an open mind" as they wait for more details of the governor's tax package. Republican Governor Kim Reynolds used the annual "Condition of the State" address this morning to propose deeper state income tax cuts as well as an increase in … [Read more...]
Governor’s ‘Invest in Iowa Act’ raises sales tax, seeks to lower other taxes
"Opportunity Lives Here" is the title of the annual "Condition of the State" message Governor Kim Reynolds is delivering this morning at the statehouse and she's asking legislators to raise one tax and lower others. Governor Kim Reynolds declared the condition of the state "truly strong," but she … [Read more...]
Governor says Iowa’s condition is ‘growth mode’
Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual "Condition of the State" message to the Iowa General Assembly later this morning, the third year she's done so. Reynolds offered a bit of a preview a week ago at a statehouse forum organized by The Associated Press. "We have a diverse and growing … [Read more...]