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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.”

Episode 99: Constitutional Rights & Camping During COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart gives Gov. Kristi Noem props and speaks with Mark Hancock of TrailLife USA about the National Backyard Campout on April 17, 2020.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 125 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 125 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and two deaths totaling 1,270 cases in 79 counties and 29 deaths.

The Number of Unemployment Claims in Iowa Grows Each Week During Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor reports Iowa saw 67,334 new unemployment claims between March 29-April 4, the most in one week since the COVID-19 surge began.

Reynolds Says She Is ‘Somewhat Optimistic’ Heading Toward COVID-19 Peak

Gov. Kim Reynolds said, looking at regional data, she is “somewhat optimistic” as Iowa heads toward its anticipated peak of April 30 for COVID-19 cases.

Reynolds Proclaims “Day of Prayer” in Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds declared Thursday, April 9, as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa urging Iowans to unite in prayer in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 97 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 97 additional COVID-19 cases for a total of 1,145 cases in 78 counties, and one death for a total of 27.

Brendemuehl: Should Churches or Christian Organizations Apply for a SBA Loan?

Collin Brendemuehl: Once we take federal government money we are finished (ethically and theologically) as a church. We will be no longer God’s church.

Ernst Calls for Bolstering Relief for Iowa Small Businesses

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst: “We absolutely must do all we can to ensure [Iowa’s small businesses] are getting the support they so desperately need.”

Reynolds Says Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order Would Be ‘Irresponsible’

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that a statewide shelter-in-place order would be “irresponsible” in light of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts already implemented.

Iowa National Guard’s Essential Role in COVID-19 Response

Maj. Gen. Benjamin Corell: “My commitment to the governor is that the National Guard will not be late to need in support of any state mission.”

Iowa Tops 1000 COVID-19 Cases

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 102 additional COVID-19 cases for a total of 1,048 cases in 78 counties, and one death for a total of 26.

Fauci Says Iowa’s COVID-19 Efforts Are ‘Functionally Equivalent’ to Stay-At-Home Order

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that Iowa’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts are “functionally equivalent” to a stay-at-home order during a White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 78 New COVID-19 Cases, Three Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 78 additional cases of COVID-19 totaling 946 cases in the state and three deaths for a total of 25 fatalities.

Iowa Workforce Development Outlines CARES Act Benefits and Implementation

Iowa Workforce Development said within ten days they would be ready to pay unemployment claims related to the CARES Act for self-employed Iowans and others.