02 Apr 2020

Joe Field of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to The Citadel Class of 2021 Summerall Guards

By Merit Pages

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (April 2, 2020) — Joe Field of Bettendorf, Iowa, is one of the 61 cadets who will comprise the Summerall Guards for The Citadel Class of 2021.

During normal times, the changing of the guard ceremony would have taken place on this day as part of the annual Corps Day/Recognition Day weekend ceremonies. The Class of 2020 Summerall Guards would have performed their last precision drills as a unit and then passed their rifles to the new platoon.

02 Apr 2020

Don’t Use COVID-19 to Excuse $2 trillion of Debt-Financed Infrastructure

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

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.

02 Apr 2020

FDA Requests Removal of All Ranitidine Products (Zantac) from the Market

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2020) — On March 1, The US Food and Drug Administration announced it is requesting manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately.

01 Apr 2020

Now Accepting Applications for Camp Genesis for Kids Impacted by Cancer

By Kelly Craft

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!

01 Apr 2020

CARES Act: Medicare Accelerated Payments to Providers FAQ

By Grassley Press

Does the CARES Act help hospitals deal with reduced Medicare payments from the delay in elective procedures and other care related to COVID-19? Section 3719 of the CARES Act enables hospitals to receive accelerated payments from the Medicare program.

01 Apr 2020

Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa, Additional Deaths Confirmed

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 52 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 549 positive cases. According to IDPH, 2 additional deaths were reported; one elderly adult (81+) in Polk County, and one elderly adult (81+) in Washington County. There have been a total of 7,304 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

01 Apr 2020

Grant Applications Open for Emergency Relief Fund

By Jaimie Miller

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1,2020) — Applications are now open for Iowans and small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19 to apply for charitable grants from the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) Emergency Relief Fund. The fund has already approved $25,000 grants to United Ways of Iowa for the 211 system and the Iowa Community Action Association (ICAA) to support their work to help Iowans in need.

01 Apr 2020

USDA Engages Public for Input on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2020) — To further the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) work on the 

01 Apr 2020

Draconian Lockdown Powers: It’s a Slippery Slope from Handwashing to House Arrest

By John W Whitehead

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”—Viktor Frankl

01 Apr 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2020) — On March 31, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation extends regulatory relief allowing bars and restaurants to provide carry-out or delivery of alcoholic beverages until April 7, 2020. It also authorizes the sale of mixed drinks and cocktails for carry-out or delivery through April 7, 2020.

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