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Iowa Sees Over 41,000 Unemployment Claims Due to COVID-19 Surge

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that during the week of March 15-21, 2020, 41,890 people who work in Iowa filed unemployment insurance claims.

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.”

Iowa House Speaker Calls On Democrats to Stop Politicizing COVID-19

Speaker Pat Grassley called on Iowa Democrats and Better Democracy PAC to suspend fundraising using the public health emergency to attack Republicans.

Such a Time as This

Steven Holt: The sudden reality of COVID-19 is also a test of our state and national character, and for many an opportunity to grow in their faith.

First COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Public Health learned of the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an elderly resident of Dubuque County.

Reynolds Says She Will Not Speculate When COVID-19 Restrictions Will Be Lifted

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds was unwilling to speculate on a timeframe for when the public health emergency restrictions will be lifted, saying the process is fluid.

Elective Abortion is NOT Essential Healthcare

Pro-life physicians call for all elective abortions to be suspended in accordance with the current CDC recommendations pertaining to elective procedures and office visits.

Pate Extends Voting Period for Absentee Ballots Sent By Mail for June Primary

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is extending the absentee voting period to 40 days for Iowans who choose to vote by mail in the June primary.

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.”

The Price-Gouging Fallacy

Phil Bair: The so-called “gougers” are doing society a favor: they’re making sure through higher prices that people don’t hoard supplies.

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.

Small Business Administration Issues Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for Iowa

The Small Business Administration’s declaration allows COVID-19 pandemic-impacted small businesses in Iowa to apply for low-interest support loans.

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.

COVID-19 and Our Response to It Are Equally Concerning

Brian Myers: The COVID-19 virus and everything connected with it has turned the world upside down, affecting us in a way most of us have never experienced before.

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.