26 May 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020.

As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social and fraternal clubs may reopen on May 28 with the same public health measures as restaurants in place.

25 May 2020

Additional Cases and Deaths Confirmed in Iowa, State’s Coronavirus Website Undergoing Maintenance

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 25, 2020) — The state of Iowa has been notified of 263 additional positive cases for a total of 17,213  positive cases. There have been additional 2,841 negative tests for a total of 110,358 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. The positivity rate for this report is 8.4%.

25 May 2020

The Banality of Evil, COVID-19 Edition

By Thomas L Knapp

As the COVID-19 pandemic ran its deadly course in New York, governor Andrew Cuomo affirmed a state policy forbidding nursing homes to reject suffering from the disease. At least partially as a result (Cuomo himself acknowledged early on that the virus spreads through such facilities "like fire through dry grass"), nearly 6,000 long-term care residents have died so far.

22 May 2020

FDA Releases Report on Investigation into Fall 2019 Outbreaks of Illnesses Tied to Romaine Lettuce

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (May 22, 2020) — As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 public health emergency, the US Food and Drug Administration is grateful for all that the food and agricultural sector is doing to provide safe and available food to consumers during this difficult time.

22 May 2020

Local Students among Saint Mary's College Names Dean's List

By Lisa Knox

NOTRE DAME, INDIANA (May 22, 2020) — The following students have been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester:

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME

Bettendorf, IA 52722, Mackenzie Kersten Eldridge, IA 52748, Elizabeth Ferry

22 May 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Resolution Designating May as National Foster Care Month Passes the Senate

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 22, 2020) — The Senate passed a resolution by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, recognizing May as National Foster Care Month.

22 May 2020

Mount Mercy University Recognizes Outstanding Student Achievement at Honors Convocation

By Madelyn Orton

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — The following student(s) received recognition for outstanding achievement at Mount Mercy University's Honors Convocation on May 15:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, AWARD(S)

22 May 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents "Lincoln the Lawyer: Portrayals of President Abraham Lincoln"

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — Explore history through Kevin Wood's vivid portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, one of our nation's most beloved and esteemed historical figures. On May 28, 6PM, Davenport Public Library will present Lincoln the Lawyer: Portrayals of Abraham Lincoln on the Library’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/DavPubLib.

22 May 2020

Megan Wulf of Walcott, Iowa, Graduates from The University of Findlay

By Sonja Benedict

FINDLAY, OHIO (May 22, 2020) — Megan Wulf, of Walcott, Iowa (52773), has graduated from the University of Findlay. Wulf received the following: Master of Physician Assistant.

22 May 2020

Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Garnishment of Relief Payments

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 22, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced a bill to protect recovery payments provided in the recent CARES Act pandemic response legislation from garnishment by private debt collectors.

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