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Pence Coming to Iowa to Meet with Faith Leaders, Participate in Food Supply Round Table

Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Des Moines Metro area on Friday to meet with Iowa faith leaders and participate in food supply roundtable.

With Additional Testing, Iowa Reports Over 10,000 COVID-19 Cases

Iowa reports 10,111 cases of COVID-19 as testing ramps up. The state also saw its largest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day – 19, for a total of 207.

Reynolds Says Data, Not Politics, Is Behind Decision to Ease Restrictions

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that data, not politics, is behind her decision to ease COVID-19 mitigation restrictions in 77 counties and allow worship services.

King: Pork Producers Want to Feed The World, Not Bury Their Product

U.S. Rep. Steve King: Pork producers are faced with the nightmare of having to euthanize perhaps 1.25 million, or likely more, healthy, market-ready hogs.

Holt: Flattening the Curve or Flattening the Country?

Steve Holt: We are not flattening the curve; we are flattening the country, and our leaders must boldly admit this fact and reopen our economy before it is too late.

Churches in Iowa Worshipping Online During COVID-19 (Final Update)

While churches in Iowa can now start to physically meet as the COVID-19 restriction was lifted, many churches are still offering services online.

Sinclair: Iowa Is Strong

State Sen. Amy Sinclair: Iowa is strong. And it’s time for us to safely and responsibly show the rest of the nation that we are ready to meet the demands our role in the food supply chain require.

Reynolds Encourages Iowa Churches to Reopen Safely and Responsibly

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said that while church leaders are eager to meet, they are aware of the importance to do so in a safe and responsible way.

Iowa Sees Uptick in Initial Unemployment Claims

Iowa saw 28,827 file an initial claim for unemployment last week, a slight uptick in claims from the previous week. 170,990 remain on unemployment.

As Iowa Begins to Reopen, Reynolds Says Normal Will Look and Feel Different

Gov. Kim Reynolds said the day before Iowa relaxes some COVID-19 mitigation restrictions that normal will look and feel different for a while.

Poll: Iowans, Is Your Church Physically Meeting for Worship?

Iowans, Caffeinated Thoughts would like to know if your church is meeting physically this Sunday for worship and how you will implement public health guidance.

Gustavsson: Sweden’s Approach to COVID-19 Is Not Working

John Gustavsson: Several factors have limited the spread of COVID-19 in Sweden, none of which have to do with government policy.

Vander Hart: Moving the Goalposts on COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: “Flatten the curve” has become “crush the curve” and “slow the spread” has become “stop the spread.” And the COVID-19 goalposts are moved.

Listen: Cindy Axne Holds COVID-19 Tele-Town Hall

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne hosted a telephone town hall to update residents of Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District on help available during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Reynolds Says Iowans Get to Decide About Attending Church, Farmers’ Markets

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that Iowans can decide what to do with her decision to allow the reopening of some businesses, farmers’ markets, and churches.

Ernst: We Must Protect Our Workers and the Integrity of Our Food Supply

Joni Ernst: “We must protect both the safety of our workers and the integrity of our food supply – from farmer to processing plant to grocery shelf to kitchen table.”