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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.

Episode 96: Dr. Dustin Krutsinger Discusses COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart discusses COVID-19 with Dustin Krutsinger, M.D., an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Tyranny Thrives In Chaos

Kelvey Vander Hart: As we work together to help contain the spread of COVID-19, don’t allow the feeling of camaraderie in the face of chaos to blind you to government overreach during this time.

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.

AFP-Iowa: Positioning Iowa to Manage COVID-19

Even with uncertainty around COVID-19, AFP-Iowa is encouraged by some of the moves elected officials are taking to ensure greater levels of access to care.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Shane Vander Hart: Gov. Kim Reynolds’ order closing businesses and prohibiting gatherings and events larger than ten people is an irresponsible use of power

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 DOT Drivers License and ID Services Available By Appointment

The Iowa DOT asks that Iowans make appointments to reduce the number of people waiting in service centers in an effort to limit community spread of COVID-19.

Iowa Legislature Pass Measures to Fund Government, Pause Session

The Iowa Legislature passed a series of resolutions to pause the legislative session for 30 days while the state works to slow 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.

Reynolds Announces Assistance for Those Impacted By COVID-19 Layoffs

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced unemployment insurances assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19.

‘I’m Not Going to Live In Fear’ of COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: We shouldn’t panic over COVID-19, but we should follow public health recommendations as a way to love our neighbors.

Reynolds Now Recommends Iowa Schools Close For Four Weeks

Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds recommends schools close for four weeks.

The Iowa Legislature Will Suspend Its Session for a Minimum of 30 Days

The Iowa Legislature announced that they will suspend the 2020 legislatives session for a minimum of 30 days following the announcement of community spread of COVID-19 in Iowa.

Iowa Reports 18th COVID-19 Case, Recognizes Community Spread

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced that a Dallas County resident has COVID-19, making 18 cases in the state, and they now recognize community spread.

Iowa Supreme Court Postpones All New Jury Trials

The Iowa Supreme Court issued an order postponing all new criminal jury trials until April 20 and all civil jury trials until May 4 in response to COVID-19.