OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ­­­­Thursday, September 21, 2023  

CONTACT: Kollin Crompton, (515) 745-2840, [email protected]    

    Governor Reynolds’ Statement on First Gentleman  

DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds announced that her husband, First Gentleman Kevin 

Reynolds, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She has issued the following statement:  

“We’re grateful to the incredible medical team caring for Kevin. Our doctor has assured us that 

significant advancements in lung cancer treatment have been very effective and we have every 

reason to be optimistic. We are confident in our team as we begin treatment, and we will beat this together. 

“Kevin has been my anchor throughout our 41 years of marriage, and I will be the same for him as he begins treatment. We are blessed to be surrounded by a loving family and a community of prayer warriors. We know God is with us on this journey.”  

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FOR MEDIA: The First Gentleman’s biography and photos of the First Family are available on the Office of the Governor website.