OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR  
Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer  

Gov. Reynolds signs executive order establishing America 250 Task Force 

DES MOINES— Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order launching the Governor’s Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday to honor a quarter millennium of the United States of America marked by the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

The task force, led by Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, will plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The task force will recognize Iowa’s integral role in American history and the impact of Iowans on the country’s past, present, and future.  

“I am honored to officially sign an executive order launching Iowa’s Task Force Celebrating 250,” Governor Reynolds said. “Ever since President Donald Trump visited the Iowa State Fairgrounds to kick off the 250th celebration, my administration has been working to coordinate our own year-long celebration. I look forward to showcasing the incredible contributions Iowans have made throughout our nation’s history.” 

“Iowa has a prominent place in American history more than deserving of displaying for our country’s 250th birthday,” Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer said. “I want to thank Governor Reynolds for appointing me to lead this task force with the goal of acknowledging Iowa’s impact on American excellence over the years.” 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to help lead Iowa’s America 250 Task Force and showcase our agricultural heritage,” Secretary Mike Naig said. “America 250 is an incredible opportunity to celebrate the people who have and continue to make our nation exceptional, as well as the values that built this country – faith, family and freedom. I look forward to working with partners across the state to highlight Iowa’s important contributions to our nation’s history over the last 250 years.”  

Governor Reynolds has appointed 21 Iowans to serve as members on the Task Force Celebrating 250. They are as follows:  

The remaining four ex officio members of the task force will include one Republican and one Democrat from both the Iowa House and Senate appointed by their respective leaders. 

The task force will issue a final report no later than 120 days after the issuance of the executive order.  

 

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