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Kim Reynolds

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Iowa Reports 482 New COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 482 positive COVID-19 cases and four deaths for a statewide total of 3,641 cases in 84 counties and 83 deaths.

Reynolds Launches COVID-19 Testing Initiative

Gov. Kim Reynolds launched the Test Iowa Initiative, a public-private partnership, in an effort to expand COVID-19 testing across the state.

Iowa Department of Corrections Works to Combat COVID-19

Iowa Department of Corrections has fought to mitigate the spread in COVID-19 in Iowa’s prisons while producing personal protective equipment for the state.

Food Processing Plants, Long-Term Care Facilities Drive Iowa’s COVID-19 Count Past 3000

Surveillance testing for COVID-19 at three meat processing plants and long-term care facility outbreaks drive Iowa’s numbers past 3000 cases statewide.

Iowa Reports 191 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced additional 191 cases of COVID-19 and four deaths making the statewide total to 2,332 cases and 64 deaths.

Reynolds to Order Iowa Schools Closed for Rest of School Year

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s schools would remain closed for the rest of the school year, and the late August school start date is waived.

Iowa Sees Drop in Initial Unemployment Claims

Iowa saw 46,356 people file initial unemployment insurance claims between April 5-11, down from the previous week, and 128,819 filed continuing unemployment insurance claims.

Reynolds Orders Additional Restrictions for NE Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all gatherings for social, community, recreational, leisure, or sporting activities in northeast Iowa to cease until April 30.

Iowa Reports Over 50 COVID-19 Related Deaths

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 1,995 total cases of COVID-19 and 53 deaths. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed newly reported outbreaks.

Holt: Dangerous Freedom or Peaceful Slavery?

Steven Holt: The words of Thomas Jefferson should be well remembered in the weeks to come: “I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.”

Reynolds Says She Wants to Open Iowa Up, But Do So Responsibly

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “We will get through this. We will recover. I want to open up this state, as soon as we can, but I want to do it in a responsible manner.”

Hendrickson: Amid COVID-19 Emergency Gov. Kim Reynolds is Leading

John Hendrickson: Gov. Kim Reynolds is leading Iowa through the COVID-19 emergency with prudence and determination to protect all Iowans.

Vander Hart: Are Churches Who Don’t Exercise Civil Disobedience Spineless?

Shane Vander Hart: Civil disobedience is not something that should be taken lightly and is a matter of conscience for every Christian, pastor, and church.

Iowa Issues Personal Protective Equipment Shortage Order

Iowa Dept. of Public Health’s order requires Iowa’s healthcare providers decrease their demand for personal protective equipment, and reuse of PPE with diminished supply.

Reynolds Encourages Iowans to Pray During COVID-19 Crisis

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday encouraged Iowans to pray for those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and those who are serving on the frontlines.

Reynolds Says State’s Capacity to Care for COVID-19 Patients Is ‘Very Good’

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “As we are seeing across all RMCC regions, Iowa’s capacity to care for COVID-19 patients and available resources are very good at this time.”