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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.

Michigan Governor Compares Stay-At-Home Order with WWII Policies

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that during World War II, no one protested having to drop what they were doing to build tanks and ration food, but, in fact, they did.

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 Dept. of Public Health Reports 181 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Ten Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced additional 181 cases of COVID-19 and ten deaths making the statewide total to 2,513 cases and 74 deaths.

Vander Hart: Five Trends to Continue After COVID-19

There have been some positive trends during the COVID-19 crisis, and here are five that Shane Vander Hart would like to see continue beyond the pandemic.

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.

Vander Hart: The Political Danger of COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: Our nation’s governors and President Donald Trump are in a precarious position politically amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vander Hart: Iowa Dept. of Public Health Gives Conflicting Advice to Churches

Shane Vander Hart: The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued some conflicting advice to Iowa’s churches regarding communion during the pandemic.

Iowa Sec. of State Pate and AARP Encourages Older Iowans to Vote By Mail

Secretary of State Paul Pate and AARP Iowa are calling for older voters in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to vote by mail for the June 2 primary election.

AG Barr: Churches Can’t Be Singled Out During COVID-19 Crisis

Attorney General William Barr said that state and local governments could not single out churches for “special burdens” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.