Des Moines Sun

Reynolds designates $2 million in CARES Act funding for next-generation COVID-19 vaccine

By James Ledbetter | Nov 5, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds has designated about $2 million in CARES Act funding to promote the development of a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Office of Gov. Kim Reynolds.

'Help is coming,' state leaders assure Iowa citizens after massive derecho

By James Ledbetter | Aug 18, 2020

Thousands of Iowans were left without power after a massive derecho storm hit much of the state and residents want to know why the government isn't reacting with more urgency.

Des Moines mayor grapples with Reynolds over reopening the city

By James Ledbetter | May 21, 2020

The State of Iowa as a whole is starting to see a decrease in daily COVID-19 cases, according to ABC.