01 May 2020

FDA Includes Ventilator Developed by NASA in Ventilator Emergency Use Authorization

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — The US Food and Drug Administration included, under the ventilator Emergency-Use Authorization (EUA), a ventilator developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which is tailored to treat patients with COVID-19.

01 May 2020

Iowa State University College of Human Sciences Student Olivia Osborn selected for Spring 2020 Louise Rosenfeld Undergraduate Research Internship

By Carole A Custer

 

01 May 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack, House Democrats Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack joined House Majority Whip James E Clyburn, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr, and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle, among others, on April 30 to announce a plan to connect all Americans to affordabl

30 Apr 2020

EPA Highlights Enforcement Actions Against Those Who Violate the Defeat Device and Tampering Prohibitions Under the Clean Air Act

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

LENEXA, KANSAS (April 30, 2020) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified numerous companies and individuals who have manufactured and sold both hardware and software specifically designed to defeat required emissions controls on vehicles and engines used on public roads as well as on nonroad vehicles and engines.

30 Apr 2020

Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa, Additional Deaths Confirmed

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 302 additional positive cases for a total of 7,145 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,028 negative tests for a total of 35,552 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

30 Apr 2020

EPA Provides Grant Funding to Support Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by COVID-19

By US Environmental Protection Agency

DENVER, COLORADO (April 30, 2020) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to improve the environment and public-health conditions of low-income and minority communities through our daily efforts to ensure all Americans have clean air, safe water, and access to information to make decisions to protect personal and public health.

30 Apr 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents Cat Castles

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — Build with the Davenport Public Library on Facebook Live at 2PM on Tuesday, May 5. Grab some cardboard boxes a few basic supplies and we'll teach you how to make the purrr-fect hideaway for your feline friends!

Materials Needed:

• Cardboard boxes (probably at least 2)

• Box cutter/cardboard scissors/scissors

• Duct tape, packing tape, or a hot glue gun

30 Apr 2020

Iowans Increase Gardening During Crisis — Like They Did in the Past

By Beth Cody

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — In these uncertain days of social-distancing and staying at home, Iowans are turning to their gardens in record numbers. Whether planting productive gardens for food security or planting flowers for beauty and solace (usually both), the numbers are up: Home-improvement centers across the nation and in Iowa have seen a jump in garden-product sales this spring, and local Master Gardener hotlines are fielding an increase in gardening questions.

30 Apr 2020

Davenport Public Library Welcomes Storytime Special Guest Scott VanDeWoestyne

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — The Library is so excited to have so many great friends in our community! Join Scott VanDeWoestyne, the Talent and Inclusion Administrator for the City Human Resources Department, on Wednesday, May 6, 10AM on Davenport Public Library’s Facebook Page where he will read some of his favorite books and while sharing the importance of showing kindness during this time.

30 Apr 2020

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Files Five Lawsuits Over "One Call" Utility-Violations

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has filed five lawsuits this week in Black Hawk, Cerro Gordo, Delaware, and Des Moines counties over alleged violations of the “Iowa One Call” law.

Two of the lawsuits were resolved with defendants paying a civil penalty. In four of the cases, the defendants were alleged to have damaged underground natural-gas or water lines.

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