16 Mar 2020

A Proposal for Real Coronavirus "Stimulus"

By Thomas L Knapp

On March 12, the New York Federal Reserve announced a $1.5 trillion injection of money into the US financial system. Three days later, it cut its benchmark interest rate to zero and announced it would be buying at least $500 billion in government bonds and another $200 billion in mortgage securities.

16 Mar 2020

Iowa Association of School Boards Statement on Gov Kim Reynolds's Recommendation to Close Iowa Schools

By Tammy Votava

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 15, 2020) — School boards received important clarity tonight from Governor Kim Reynolds that school closures must occur for four weeks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) calls on school boards to take seriously the health emergency, moving to school closures as quickly as possible.

16 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Community Spread Confirmed in Iowa, State Agencies Take Additional Measures to Limit Spread and Assist Iowans

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 14, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of an Iowan with COVID-19, for a total of 18 positive cases. The individual is an older adult age 61-80, and a resident of Dallas County.

Additionally, IDPH has determined, based on the new COVID-19 case and the announcement this evening of community spread in Omaha, Nebraska, there is now community spread in our state.

15 Mar 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Statement on the House Passage of Second Coronavirus Supplemental

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (March 14, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement after the House passed a second piece of legislation containing funding to help address the severe impact of the Coronavirus illness.

15 Mar 2020

Additional COVID-19 Case in Iowa, Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Proclamation to Waive Transportation Weight Requirements

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in an Iowa resident, for a total of 17 positive cases. This individual was tested in Nebraska, and is now recovering under isolation. Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory today has indicated no additional positive cases. All positive cases in Iowa at this time are travel related. 

15 Mar 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Statement on Canada Passing USMCA

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

15 Mar 2020

Stronger Penalties for Pet Abuse

By Jim Lykam

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2020) — Iowa has been one of the worst states for protecting pets, but the Legislature is finally acting.

15 Mar 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Declaration of National Emergency Regarding COVID-19

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued this statement following President Donald J Trump’s Declaration of a National Emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak:

15 Mar 2020

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Release CBO Score for Prescription Drug Bill

By Grassley Press

WASHINTON DC (March 13, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) today released an analysis from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regarding the updated version of their bipartisan Pre

13 Mar 2020

Augustana College Announces Precautionary Decision

By Keri Rursch

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 13, 2020) — After careful consideration, including guidance from national and local resources and the Rock Island County Health Department, we have made the difficult decision to begin spring break at the end of classes today. Adding next week to our spring break schedule extends spring break to two weeks. 

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