DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 521 additional positive cases for a total of 4,445 positive cases. There have been an additional 2,190 negative tests for a total of 27,528 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

According to IDPH, an additional 11 deaths were also reported, 278 are currently hospitalized, and 1,604 Iowans have recovered.

WASHINTON DC (April 24, 2020) — The novel coronavirus (COVID) pandemic and resulting economic crisis has been met with an unprecedented policy response.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation permits health-care providers to begin the process of resuming some elective surgeries and procedures through a phased approach, permits farmers markets to begin limited operations with appropriate public-health precautions, and provides other relief to Iowans affected by this disaster.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of two new streaming entertainment resources: IndieFlix and Qello Concerts.

IndieFlix provides access to over 7,000 high-quality shorts, features, documentaries, classic-TV shows, and Web series from 85 countries. It includes films from major festivals all over the world, including Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and more!

 

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — During these challenging times, we wanted to share this inspiring letter from our Preschool teacher to the Rivermont community.

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Our classrooms may be dark, but teaching and learning continue.

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — Upper Iowa University's Celebrate UIU Day proved to be an inspirational success as the UIU community secured approximately $95,000 through 531 donations during an 1,857-minute period on Thursday, April 16, and Friday, April 17. Support for Celebrate UIU Day continued with nearly $1,300 in additional contributions after the fundraising event had ended.

Q: What concerns do you have about nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic?

Are you an "essential worker" who needs to be on the job? Do you run a "non-essential" business" that's required to close and isn't eligible for a government bailout? When you leave your home is it for "essential travel" or are you engaging in "non-essential activity?" "Essential" versus "non-essential" may be the single most significant word-pairing that's come out of the COVID-19 panic and its associated shutdowns, lockdowns, and shakedowns.

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — Iowa Wesleyan University hosted a virtual Awards Day on April 23, 2020 at 11AM on various social-media platforms. The humanities division nominated students in the following categories: English Students of the Year, Music Student of the Year, and Art/Digital Media Design Student of the Year.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — Iowa PBS announced that Producer Director Paul Yeager is the new host of Market to Market, Iowa PBS's weekly, nationally-syndicated agribusiness program. Market to Market's news and in-depth analysis on the $1 trillion business of agriculture is seen by viewers across Iowa and 20 other states. 

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