Gov. Kim Reynolds announces new Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 467

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago

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Iowa has a new state government body dedicated to helping expand state tourism and recreation options, as Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Monday establishing the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Reynolds signed Executive Order 19 at a news conference held at Lake Ahquabi State Park near Indianola. The Office of Outdoor Recreation, created by the order, will be under the purview of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) as a part of …

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