The Iowa Secretary of State’s office plans to mail an absentee ballot request form to every active registered voter in the state ahead of June 2 primary.
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Reynolds Pushes Back on Calls for Shelter-in Place Order, Defends Business Closure Decision
Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Iowans are scared, and they’re nervous. And I appreciate that, but we’re going to get through it… So hang in there.”
Reynolds Says Every Iowan Has a Role to Play in Slowing Spread of COVID-19
Gov. Kim Reynolds: “We all have a role and responsibility to mitigate the spread of the virus and protect the health of our fellow Iowans.”
Reynolds Announces Assistance for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the launch of a new grant program and tax payment deferment for Iowa small businesses experiencing disruption due to COVID-19.
Study: Vast Majority of Iowa Small Business Impacted by COVID-19
Matt Everson: “The economic downfall from COVID-19 is real and happening fast. Small businesses and their employees are worried and struggling.”
Reynolds Expands Business Closures in Response to COVID-19
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors, massage therapy establishments, medical spas, and swimming pools closed through 3/31/20.
Iowa Dept. of Public Health Recommends Iowans Traveling Out-of-State Self-Isolate
The Iowa Department of Public Health announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Iowa bringing the number of positive cases in the state to 68.
Reynolds Outlines Regulatory Relief During COVID-19 Crisis
Gov. Kim Reynolds shared regulatory relief her administration will provide to address the economic impact of COVID-19 in Iowa and additional updates.
Iowa Reports a Total of 44 Positive COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Kim Reynolds reported that there are now 44 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state in 13 counties with 642 negative tests conducted in the state.
Don’ts and Dos on Coronavirus
Jane M. Orient, M.D., gives reader advice on things to do and avoid while the nation deals with the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Reynolds Orders Restaurant Dine-In Areas, Bars, Gyms, and Recreational Facilities Closed
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency that takes steps to implement social distancing and stop the spread of COVID-19.
Iowa Will Not Expect Schools to Reschedule Missed Days Due to COVID-19 Closings
Legislation is expected to be passed and signed that waives the requirement that Iowa’s K-12 schools reschedule days missed for COVID-19 closings.
For Now, Iowa Dept. of Public Health Is Not Recommending Suspending Mass Gatherings
With no evidence of community spread, the Iowa Department of Public Health is not currently recommending canceling events or mass gatherings due to COVID-19.
Calling COVID-19 the ‘Wuhan Virus’ is Racist?
Shane Vander Hart: Diseases are often named for the regions they originate in. Calling COVID-19 the ‘Wuhan Virus’ is not racist.
Iowa Senate Democrats’ K-12 Funding Complaints Elicits Firey Response
State Senator Amy Sinclair, responding to Iowa Senate Democrat complaints about K-12 education funding, said their record is overpromising and underdelivering.
Invest in Iowa Act Offers Taxpayer Relief and Economic Growth
John Hendrickson and Andrew Kidd: The Invest in Iowa Act takes a solid stride on a better path forward, but it is not the final word on tax reform.