Veteran Community Supports Reynolds' Bill to Change VA Benefits

Veteran community supports Reynolds' bill to change VA benefits

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — The Iowa veteran community is supportive of Governor Kim Reynolds' proposal to modernize the state's benefit system for veterans. The Governor announced in her Condition of the State address on Tuesday that one of her priorities for her final session is to make changes to the system that distributes benefits to veterans in [...]

Gov. Reynolds pushes for better veteran support in Iowa

'Iowa’s outdated and inefficient system means too many veterans aren't receiving the full benefits they’ve earned.'

Gov. Reynolds introduces bill to modernize Iowa veterans’ benefits system

On Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate to improve the existing statewide system for delivering benefits to veterans.  Iowa is home to nearly 178,000 veterans, yet only one-third of the state’s veterans receive the benefits they earned protecting the freedoms of their fellow Americans. Currently, Iowa ranks 44th in the nation for Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation per capita. “Iowa’s outdated and …

Gov. Reynolds unveils property tax proposal at 2026 Condition of the State - Enterprise Media

As Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke Tuesday on her proposals on property taxes, veterans’ benefits and health initiatives this session in her Condition of the State message, she said finding ways to spend government funding effectively is key to all of these goals. Reynolds, who has served as Iowa governor since 2017, announced in April 2025 she would not seek reelection, […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Pleas…

Gov. Reynolds introduces bill to modernize Iowa veterans’ benefits system

DES MOINES— Today (THursday), Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate to improve the existing statewide system for delivering benefits to veterans. Iowa is home to nearly 178,000 veterans, yet only one-third of the state’s veterans receive the benefits they earned protecting the freedoms of their fellow Americans. Currently, Iowa ranks 44th in the nation for Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation per capita. “Iowa…