ANKENY, IOWA (April 9, 2020) — A report released by the Iowa Department of Revenue shows biodiesel-blended fuel represented 69.9 percent of the total reported sales of on-road diesel last year in Iowa. Furthermore, blends of 11–20 percent biodiesel (B11–B20) made up most of those sales.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa reported by the US Department of Labor, filed between Sunday, March 29, and Saturday, April 4, was 67,334. There were 64,187 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 3,147 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims is 92,962.

WASHINGTON DC (April 8, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), a longtime advocate for inspectors general and government oversight across political party and administration, today led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling on President Trump to provide a detailed written explanation for his decision to remove an inspector general.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 8, 2020) — After extensive deliberation, the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles is saddened to announce the ​cancellation of all remaining in-person activities for the remainder of the 19-20 season.

AUDITIONS

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 9, 2020) — For 1,857 minutes starting Thursday, April 16, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is providing an opportunity to alumni, faculty, staff, and other friends of the University to "Celebrate UIU Day" and make a positive impact in the lives of current and future UIU students.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2020) — On April 8, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9, as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting Iowans to participate in the 59th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast, which is offered entirely online this year. 

WASHINGTON DC (April 9, 2020) — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to a seller that markets fraudulent and dangerous chlorine-dioxide products known as “Miracle Mineral Solution” for prevention and treatment of “Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019” (COVID-19).

LENEXA KANSAS (April 9, 2020) – On April 8, after a review of WaterSense specifications as directed by America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the agency will not make updates or changes to the program specifications.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2020) — On March 23, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program to support the state's small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offered small-business relief grants, administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. It also offered businesses a tax-deferral of sales and/or withholding taxes due and waiver of penalty and interest, administered by the Iowa Department of Revenue. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2020) — The 

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