Iowa First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds Diagnosed With Cancer Again After Remission
Iowa's First Gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, husband of Governor Kim Reynolds, has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time after being in remission. He has undergone surgery to remove a brain tumor and will be starting radiation therapy.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, October 19, 2026 —
Kevin Reynolds, Iowa’s First Gentleman and the husband of Gov. Kim Reynolds, has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time after a period of remission, according to the information provided. He has undergone surgery to remove a brain tumor and is expected to begin radiation therapy.
The information does not specify when the diagnosis was made, when the surgery took place or when radiation treatment is scheduled to start. It also does not identify the type of cancer, describe the tumor, or provide details about Reynolds’ current condition or prognosis.
No further information was provided about the treatment plan beyond the surgery and planned radiation therapy. The available details do not say whether additional treatment is expected or whether Reynolds has made a public statement about his diagnosis.
Reynolds is identified as the spouse of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and as the state’s First Gentleman. The information provided offers no further details about how his diagnosis may affect his public or personal schedule.
For now, the confirmed details in the summary are that Reynolds has been diagnosed with cancer again after being in remission, has had surgery to remove a brain tumor, and is set to begin radiation therapy. The timing and other medical details have not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KCRG Staff on www.kwqc.com, see more information here.
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