THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKDAILY BRIEFING · 2026-10-07
Official releases published on 2026-10-07, plus newly retrieved releases whose publication dates were unavailable.
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation, in line with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, to temporarily suspend state penalties for vehicles using dyed diesel to transport certain agricultural products on public roads. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through February 2, 2027.
Official originalToday, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Black Hawk County in response to severe storms that occurred on September 30, 2026, and continuing.
Official originalDanville Municipal Utility and Access Energy Cooperative will host U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Electricity (OE) Chief of Staff David Denton and representatives from the Iowa Economic Development Authority on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The visit will highlight utility and grid resilience projects serving communities in southeast Io…
Official originalDES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) today received a national award from the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) for its homeownership marketing, which uses real Iowa homebuyer stories to inspire prospective buyers and connect them with lenders and resources. The award was announced at NCSHA’s Annual Conference in Detroit i…
Official originalToday, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of former State Representative Jon Dunwell to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC). Dunwell served in the Iowa House representing the 38th district covering parts of Jasper County since October 2021. Earlier today, he resigned his seat effectively immediately. Dunwell was not seeking re-election…
Official originalSecretary Naig Thanks President Trump and Gov. Reynolds for Providing Diesel Tax Relief for Iowa Farmers During Busy Harvest Season
Official originalIowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $6.4 Million to Expand Housing and Support Services for Iowans Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness
Official originalToday, Governor Kim Reynolds expanded a proclamation to temporarily suspend state penalties for vehicles using dyed diesel to transport certain farm products on public roads. The list of products now includes the additions of livestock and livestock feed, and other farm products.
Official originalDES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 5, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each …
Official originalOctober 5, 2026 (OSCEOLA, IA) — Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts were awarded a combined $75,000 in state grants Monday evening after pitching their expansion ideas in the final round of the 2026 Open 4 Business contest.
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