The governor of Iowa says she won't allow cities in her state to mandate mask-wearing because they do not possess the authority to do so. ... Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds said city governments cannot implement such orders because they conflict with her public health disaster proclamation. ... unless the local government’s declaration or proclamation is consistent with the state proclamation, unless it’s consistent, then it’s not appropriate, or it doesn't go into effect." Reynolds deceleration comes after Muscatine Mayor Diana Broderson ordered a citywide mask mandate