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Reynolds Administration Gives Criteria for Online Learning

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration said schools can go primarily online for 14 days if they have ten percent absenteeism or county has a positivity rate over 20 percent.

Graham: Mike Rowe Does a Dirty Job on COVID-19 Misinformation

Adam Graham: Mike Rowe has excellent thoughts on education and the need to help kids find blue-collar careers, on COVID-19, not so much.

Supreme Court Denies Justice in Nevada Church’s Lawsuit

Justice Samuel Alito: “We have a duty to defend the Constitution, and even a public health emergency does not absolve us of that responsibility.”

Reynolds Extends Public Health Emergency by 30 Days

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation extends mitigation measures required for restaurants, bars, and other businesses such as ensuring social distancing.

Ernst Introduces Bill Rewarding COVID-19 Front Line Workers

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a new bill to allow essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19 to keep more of their hard-earned dollars.

Test Iowa Clinic Site Opens in Plymouth County

The new Test Iowa clinic site opened in conjunction with Floyd Valley Healthcare, located at 714 Lincoln Street NE in LeMars.

Reynolds Says Iowa Schools Must Prioritize In-Person Instruction When Reopening

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Schools must prioritize in-person learning for core academic subjects, including science, math, reading, and social studies.”

Iowa’s Registered Voters Will Receive Absentee Ballot Request Forms in the Mail

Iowa’s Legislative Council unanimously approved Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for the general election.

Caffeinated Thought of the Week: Sweden’s Approach to COVID-19

Brian Myers: “Sweden’s ‘herd immunity’ approach, if they have successfully achieved it, should mean that a resurgence would be relatively inconsequential.”

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Invests $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funds for Iowa’s Small Businesses

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $13.1 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to provide loans for Iowa’s COVID-19 affected businesses.

Reynolds Says New COVID-19 Cases Primarily Among Young Adults

The average age of Iowans testing positive for COVID-19 in hotspot counties is between 21-years-of-age and 24-years-of-age.

Report: One in Three Practicing Christians Did Not Stream Worship Services During Pandemic

According to a Barna Group report 32 percent of practicing Christians did not stream a worship service online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Test Iowa Reaches Milestone, 100,000 Tests Conducted

Gov. Reynolds: “Test Iowa’s success puts us in a strong position to continue slowing the spread of COVID19, allowing us to reopen safely and responsibly.”

Ernst: Secure Our Supply Chains; Bring Manufacturing Back Home and Create More Jobs

Joni Ernst: The United States has become too dependent on Communist China for items like personal protective equipment, prescription drugs, and other essential medical supplies.

Iowa Churches and Faith-Based Orgs Among Those Receiving PPP Loans

In Iowa, 69 churches, nine denominational offices, and seven faith-based organizations received a Payroll Protection Program loan of more than $150,000.

Test Iowa Clinic Site to Open in Kossuth County

The new Test Iowa clinic site will open on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the former Ernie Williams Harley Shop at 2701 US- Hwy 18 in Algona.