Executive Council of Iowa 11/09/2026 10:00 AM

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Hon. Kim Reynolds | Governor
Hon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of State
Hon. Rob Sand | Auditor of State
Hon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of State
Hon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269
Conference Code Pin: 364626

1.Approval of Minutes

A.Approval of the minutes from the Executive Council meeting held on October 5, 2026.

2.Iowa Code §7D.10

A.Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $33,523.00.

3.Outside Counsel

A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Hall, Charles v. Anamosa State Penitentiary/State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee.

Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.
Attorney:         Ryan Clark
                505 5th Avenue
                Suite 729
                Des Moines, IA 50309
Rate:         $175.00 Per Hour
B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Hammer, Judy v. University of Northern Iowa, State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee.

Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.
Attorney:         Ryan Clark
                505 5th Avenue
                Suite 729
                Des Moines, IA 50309
Rate:         $175.00 Per Hour
C.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Robbins, Kiara v. Cherokee Mental Health Institute, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee.

Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.
Attorney:         Ryan Clark
                505 5th Avenue
                Suite 729
                Des Moines, IA 50309
Rate:         $175.00 Per Hour

4.Special Counsel

A.The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requests retention of special counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.7 to provide legal services and representation to Iowa with respect to Bankruptcy Court in Delaware involving NuDak Ventures, LLC d/b/a NuCara. The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, has reviewed this request and supports HHS's proposal.

Firm: Ciardi Ciardi & Astin

Attorney: Albert A. Ciardi III

1905 Spruce Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Rate: $500 per hour

5.Emergency Allocations

A.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $21,377.66. On February 16, 2026, a river sensor at the Decorah Fish Hatchery was damaged. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
B.Iowa PBS is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $140.32, which increases the allocation to $8,440.32. On May 25, 2026, the tower light controller at KSIN was damaged by a lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
C.Department of Corrections - North Central Correctional Facility is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $35,653.55. On August 29, 2026, processor cards, communication cards and fuses were damaged by lightning. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
D.Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $32,590.33. On April 27, 2026, the transformer box between the MPC and Treatment Center Buildings was damaged due to an oil leak. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
E.Department of Corrections - Clarinda Correctional Facility is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $12,270.10. On June 23, 2025, the facility was damaged by lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
F.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,800.00. On September 29, 2026, the Page County ISICS Tower was damaged by wind and storms. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
G.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $34,500.00. On September 17, 2026, the Springbrook ISICS Tower was damaged by lightning. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
H.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,500.00. On September 25, 2026, the Zwingle ISICS Tower was damaged by high winds and severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
I.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $25,228.23. On August 26, 2026, a cable along the creek banks of Copper Creek in Appanoose County was damaged due to excessive erosion. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.
J.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $27,136.09. On July 28, 2026, a cable along Iowa City Road and Dodgeville Road/180th Street in Des Moines County was damaged due to possible rodent chew. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.
K.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $16,000.00. On August 25, 2026, a cable along 280th Street between Lytle and Keys Avenue in Mills County was damaged due to excessive erosion. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.
L.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,813.50. On September 10, 2026, a fiber optic line along Highway 20, east of Grady Drive in Woodbury County, was damaged by a vehicle. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.
M.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $25,000.00. On June 11, 2026, Maquoketa Caves State Park was damaged by a severe storm and high winds. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
N.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $109,073.22. On July 14, 2026, a tractor with loader bucket and rotary cutter attachment was damaged in transit. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
O.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,965.50. On September 22, 2026, Red Rock Wildlife Management Area was damaged by a flood. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
P.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $56,916.26. This brings the total allocation to $285,854.47. On March 18, 2019, Wildlife Management Areas in Mills, Fremont and Pottawattamie Counties were damaged by flood. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
Q.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $11,500.00, which increases the allocation to $202,609.00. On June 11, 2026, Viking Lake State Park was damaged by severe storms and high winds. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
R.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $29,572.00. This brings the total allocation to $69,655.00. On June 26, 2024, septic tanks at Wapsipinicon State Park in Jones County were damaged due to excessive drought conditions. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
S.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,072.15. On October 18, 2026, Vehicle #80 was damaged by a raccoon. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
T.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,117.35. On September 25, 2026, Vehicle #452 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
U.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $7,293.57. On October 9, 2026, Vehicle #205 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
V.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,957.53. On September 30, 2026, Vehicle #242 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
W.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,357.28. On September 30, 2026, Vehicle #362 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
X.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $11,710.33. On October 4, 2026, Vehicle #347 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
Y.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,603.70. On October 6, 2026, Vehicle #351 was damaged by a raccoon. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
Z.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,910.55. On October 5, 2026, Vehicle #1030 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
AA.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,891.61. On October 6, 2026, Vehicle #1440 was damaged by a raccoon. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
BB.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,385.06. On August 8, 2026, Vehicle #1287 was damaged by a tree. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
CC.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,500.31. On October 8, 2026, Vehicle #2816 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.
DD.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,033.07. This brings the total allocation to $9,122.67. On June 6, 2026, Vehicle #175 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
EE.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $5,778.50, which increases the allocation to $15,105.50. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle #126 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
FF.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $218.50, which increases the allocation to $3,773.65. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle #104 and #343 were damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
GG.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $973.85, which increases the allocation to $7,318.10. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle #163 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
HH.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,853.80, which increases the allocation to $10,579.53. On July 21, 2026, Vehicle #703 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
II.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $541.40, which increases the allocation to $10,638.14. On July 25, 2026, Vehicle #326 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
JJ.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $105.25, which increases the allocation to $12,034.14. On August 9, 2026, Vehicle #474 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
KK.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,667.93, which increases the allocation to $6,328.73. On August 16, 2026, Vehicle #64 was damaged by vandalism. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.
LL.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $447.28, which increases the allocation to $5,593.71. On July 27, 2026, Vehicle #2283 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

6.Payment of Cost Items

A.Department of Natural Resources........................................................$11,600.00
On June 11, 2026, Lake Ahquabi State Park was damaged due to a severe storm. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.
B.Department of Natural Resources............................................$24,844.50
On June 11, 2026, Lake Ahquabi State Park was damaged by a severe storm. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $50,355.50 will be reverted and this allocation closed.
C.Department of Natural Resources.............................................$146,629.34
On August 10, 2020, multiple parks were damaged by a derecho. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $9,585.33 will be reverted and this allocation closed.
D.Department of Natural Resources.............................................$11,112.00
On July 29, 2025, a maintenance shed at Wildcat Den State Park was damaged by a fallen tree during a high wind event. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $1,083.72 will be reverted and this allocation closed.
E.Department of Natural Resources.............................................$30,107.15
On February 3, 2025, the entry portal gates at Pilot Knob State Park were damaged by a vehicle crash. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $4,892.85 will be reverted and this allocation closed.
F.Department of Administrative Services........................................................$8,452.20
On September 8, 2026, Vehicle #91 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.
G.Department of Administrative Services........................................................$4,592.56
On September 8, 2026, Vehicle #184 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.
H.Department of Administrative Services.............................................$6,616.30
On September 8, 2026, Vehicle #415 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $248.90 will be reverted and this allocation closed.
I.Department of Administrative Services.............................................$2,343.86
On August 8, 2026, Vehicle #1287 was damaged by a tree. Request is to cover repair costs.

The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $41.20 will be reverted and this allocation closed.
J.Gray Miller Persh, LLP…………………………………….…......................................$1,045.00
2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Suite 226
Washington, D.C. 20007
Iowa PBS

Steve Blankenship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.
K.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm……………………………………....….…...…………$2,665.35
The Davis Brown Tower
215 10th Street, Suite 1300
Des Moines, IA 50309
Special Counsel Dentons Davis Brown Unclaimed Property Fund

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.
L.Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C.…………………………......................................$7,000.00
203 W. High Street
P.O. Box 51
Toledo, IA 52342
Criminal Prosecution for Meskwaki Settlement Matters

Steven Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.
M.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$227.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Altgilbers, Krissy v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
N.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$1,861.00
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Therese Blake v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
O.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$540.00
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Carlson, Timothy M. v. University of Northern Iowa, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
P.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$562.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Cashman, Michele v. University of Iowa Hospitals and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
Q.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$35.00
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Chance, Diana v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
R.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$320.00
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Diephuis, Richard v. Department of Public Safety, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
S.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$220.00
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Gibbs, Christi Lynn V. Iowa Correctional Institution for Women and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
T.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,597.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Guill, Joshua v. Anamosa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
U.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$122.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Kidane, Dawit v. University of Iowa Hospitals and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
V.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$17.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Munoz, Jose v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa, and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
W.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$112.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Ortiz Correa, Edson A v. Community Based Corrections District 6 and State of Iowa and Second Injury

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
X.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$227.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Peterson, Christine v. Woodward Resource Center d/b/a State of Iowa, Self-Insured, Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
Y.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….....................................$320.00
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Sonier, Emma v. State of Iowa Department of Correction, Self- Insured, Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
Z.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$465.00
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
VanHorn v. Eldora State Training School, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.
AA.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$17.50
729 Insurance Exchange Building
505 Fifth Avenue
Suite 729
Des Moines, IA 50309-2390
Zimmerman, Holly v. Independence Mental Health Institute and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

7.Information Items

A.Schedule of Executive Council Meetings for 2027

MEETING DATE                         TIME

January 4, 2027 10:00 a.m.

February 1, 2027 10:00 a.m.

March 1, 2027 10:00 a.m.

April 5, 2027 10:00 a.m.

May 3, 2027 10:00 a.m.

June 7, 2027 10:00 a.m.

July 6, 2027 (Tuesday) 10:00 a.m.

July 19, 2027 10:00 a.m.

August 2, 2027 10:00 a.m.

August 16, 2027                        10:00 a.m.

September 7, 2027 (Tuesday)                10:00 a.m.

October 4, 2027                        10:00 a.m.

November 1, 2027                        10:00 a.m.

December 6, 2027 10:00 a.m.
B.Department of Revenue's first quarter status update of the Litigation Expense Fund for FY2027.
C.Iowa Legal Aid's written report describing the services it has provided using the awarded funds, the number of individuals to whom it has provided them and the types of matters on which the services were provided.
D.The Emmet County drainage tax payment approved at the October 5, 2026, Executive Council meeting was reduced by $52.00 due to an error.
E.Status of State Aid (Iowa Code 29C.20) Allocations quarterly update.
F.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Natural Resources to cover damages to windows at Fort Defiance State Park on November 3, 2025, are not required; $10,000.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.
G.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Natural Resources to cover damages to windows at Sny Magill Boat Ramp and Parking Lot on June 28, 2024, are not required; $2,260.50 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

Executive Council of Iowa Monday, November 09, 2026 10:00 AM Teleconference Only

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Hon. Kim Reynolds | Governor
Hon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of State
Hon. Rob Sand | Auditor of State
Hon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of State
Hon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269
Conference Code Pin: 364626

1.Approval of Minutes

2.Iowa Code §7D.10

3.Outside Counsel

4.Special Counsel

5.Emergency Allocations

6.Payment of Cost Items

7.Information Items

8.Adjourn Meeting

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Hon. Kim Reynolds | GovernorHon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of StateHon. Rob Sand | Auditor of StateHon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of StateHon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference OnlyConference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269Conference Code Pin: 364626

1.Approval of Minutes

2.Iowa Code §7D.10

3.Outside Counsel

4.Special Counsel

5.Emergency Allocations

6.Payment of Cost Items

7.Information Items

8.Adjourn Meeting

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Hon. Kim Reynolds | Governor
Hon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of State
Hon. Rob Sand | Auditor of State
Hon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of State
Hon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269
Conference Code Pin: 364626