“like many Iowans, I find the Satanic Temple’s display in the Capitol absolutely objectionable. In a free society, the best response to objectionable speech is more speech, and I encourage all those of faith to join me today in praying over the Capitol and recognizing the nativity scene that will be on display – the true reason for the season.”

Kim Reynolds · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

Governor Reynolds responded in 2023 to the Satanic Temple's holiday display in the Iowa state capitol by calling it objectionable and encouraging prayer.