20 Mar 2020

Getting Through Our Public Health Emergency

By Jim Lykam

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — It has been an exhausting week for many Iowans as we make immediate lifestyle changes to protect our families, workplaces, and communities from the COVID-19 outbreak. Our jobs, schools, routines, and plans have all been impacted.

As a legislator and fellow citizen, I am doing what I can to ensure this time of uncertainty is as short lived as possible.

20 Mar 2020

Upper Iowa University Announces October 2019 Graduates

By Mike Van Sickle

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its October 2019 graduates. The honorees include:

Eldridge, IA — Elizabeth Harris

Bettendorf, IA — Jeffery Haynes

Bettendorf, IA — Kara Holmes

Bettendorf, IA — Karla Mitchell

Eldridge, IA — Kyle Rehn

Bettendorf, IA — Jeremy Salsberry

Davenport, IA — Brooke Smith

20 Mar 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Supports Reynolds Request for Federal Disaster Assistance for Iowa

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 20, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking that he promptly grant Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ request for an expedite

20 Mar 2020

Deferrals For State Sales and Payroll Taxes Being Granted to Iowa Hospitality Operators Relief Grant Application Opens Next Week

By Iowa Restaurant Association

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association has been working with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Department of Revenue. Because of pressing deadlines, they have given us permission to share the following information with members of Iowa’s hospitality industry. 

They are creating a financial relief grant program for hospitality operators. The plan is to have the application online on Monday.

20 Mar 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Make No Mistake: America is at War

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 20, 2020) — Prepared Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, United States Senate President Pro Tempore:

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On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by evil.

Thousands of our countrymen were murdered by terrorists.

In an instant, the nation was gripped with fear and anxiety.

And as our buildings burned, we mourned the loss of our fellow Americans.

But as we mourned, we also united as a country.

20 Mar 2020

Additional COVID-19 Case in Iowa; Gov Kim Reynolds to Hold Press Conference at 2:30PM

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of Iowans with COVID-10, for a total of 45 positive cases. 765 negative tests have been conducted at the State Hygienic Lab.

20 Mar 2020

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Announces New USDA Administration Leadership

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 20, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of David Wu to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Mr Wu will be assuming the role following the departure of Deputy Assistant Secretary Don Bice.

20 Mar 2020

Quad City Storm Signs Dave Pszenyczny to Two-Year Deal; Gwen Tombergs Transitions to United Way of the Quad Cities

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 20, 2020) — The Quad City Storm is excited to announce Storm head coach Dave Pszenczny has been signed to a two-year contract extension. In an abbreviated second season with the Storm, Pszenyczny increased the team’s winning percentage significantly and navigated the Storm in to one of eight playoff positions at year’s end.

20 Mar 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration, Will Hold Press Conference Today

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this public health disaster. She will hold a press conference at 2PM; details on that are forthcoming.

The declaration relaxes a number of restrictions and regulations and provides relief from other statutes and state regulations:

20 Mar 2020

USDA Rural Development Now in Enterprise-Wide Remote Operational Status

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 20, 2020) — Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand announced today that USDA Rural Development is implementing enterprise-wide remote operational status effective immediately. Rural Development leadership and managers will continue to provide excellent customer service while following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) direction for social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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