DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa reported by the US Department of Labor, filed between Sunday, March 22, and Saturday, March 28 (a time period that reflects the increased number of claims filed related to COVID-19, including the broader group of individuals eligible for claims due to the virus) was 58,453. There were 55,963 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 2,490 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live out of state.

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), a leading advocate for agriculture and farmers in the US Senate, is calling on the Departments of Justice and Agriculture to investigate potential market-manipulation and other illegal activity by large meat-packing companies in the cattle industry.

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2020) — On March 31, President Trump suggested that the next phase of economic relief to offset the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic should include $2 trillion of debt-financed infrastructure spending, and lawmakers from both parties have floated infrastructure ideas.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 1, 2020) — Gilda’s Club is happy to say that we are still taking applications for Camp Genesis. During this time of social distancing, children may need something to look forward to. Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely, and will make adjustments if needed, but as of this time, we are expecting to still be able to hold our camp and are actively taking applications!