Reynolds defends use of Iowa State Patrol plane amid criticism

Gov. Kim Reynolds says she uses a state patrol plane only for official business, as Democratic leaders question the cost and purpose of the aircraft.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Feb 27, 2026 Reynolds defends use of Iowa State Patrol plane amid criticism » WATCH: Video shows crews battling semi fire as traffic backs up on Interstate 35 » Home explosion near Greenfield leaves one dead » Warner Bros. Discovery deems Paramount's takeover bid superior; Netflix declines to raise offer » Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him » Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services » Des Moines police identify officers, stabbing suspect involved in deadly shooting » Iowa day care provider sentenced after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in baby's death » Men in their 50s may be aging faster than women due to toxic 'forever chemicals' » NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as 'watered-down' after 67 deaths near Washington » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (0) A surge of spring is on its way Friday with snow potential for some this weekend » Today Clear skies. Low 33F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » Want your own stuffed orangutan like Punch the monkey? We found some adorable options » US households projected to spend over $1,000 on heating this winter » What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning after college student's death » How to pay off lingering holiday credit card debt before it spirals out of control » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2026 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe