Kim Reynolds

The incumbent Republican and her Democratic challenger are running unopposed in the primary after a well-respected Black Democrat said major political donors in the state refused to meet with him.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the Republican response to President Biden's first State of the Union address.

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds' response to the pandemic, with few restrictions, has gotten her national attention.

Top issues to expect in President Biden's address are his response to concerns about rising inflation and fatigue about the pandemic as well as steps taken to threaten Russia's financial stability.

Starting Sunday, Gov. Kim Reynolds is easing rules intended to slow the spread of the virus. Residents will no longer be required to wear masks or practice social distancing, but are encouraged to so.

With hospitals in the state filling up with patients, Gov. Kim Reynolds, who once dismissed restrictions as "feel-good" measures, said Monday: "If Iowans don't buy into this, we'll lose."

Follow live updates and analysis of Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.

A small number of Republican leaders will be physically present in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, but most of the convention will be virtual.