DES MOINES, IOWA (April 27, 2020) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has sued an Orange City man for alleged price-gouging, accusing him of charging excessive prices on more than 250 items on eBay, including toilet paper, paper towels, and disinfecting and sanitizing products.

On April 25, 2020, US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement commemorating the 75th anniversary of "Elbe Day" — the day, presaging the end of World War 2 in Europe, when Russian and US troops met near the German towns of Strehla and Torgau. The Wall Street Journal reports that this congenial interaction between the two presidents "stirs concern among" members of Congress and officials at the US Departments of State and Defense.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 27, 2020) — On April 26, The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) was notified of 384 additional positive cases for a total of 5,476 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,356 negative tests for a total of 30,614 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA (April 24, 2020) — US Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined Sen David Perdue (R-GA) and 14 of their Senate colleagues in expressing concerns with the impact that deteriorating global-market conditions caused by COVID-19 will have on developing countries and the potential geopolitical implications of relief efforts.

WASHINGTON DC (April 24, 2020) — The American Bus Association (ABA) — the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism — released a statement today after President Trump signed the latest Congressional funding-aid package, which added more funds to the already-depleted Paycheck Protection Program.

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!

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