DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2020) — On April 3, Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Matthew McDermott as a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.

“Matt is a talented, smart, and astute lawyer with deep Iowa roots,” said Gov Reynolds. “His commitment to the rule of law and passion for service will now benefit all Iowans as he joins the Iowa Supreme Court.”

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (April 3, 2020) — The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) recognizes Iowa trade associations who are encouraging businesses that may have excess personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies — face masks, gloves. and gowns — to donate or sell those supplies to Iowa's long-term care providers. IHCA works with nursing facilities, assisted-living communities, and home health agencies that care for the state's elderly and most vulnerable residents.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 3, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 85 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 699 positive cases. There have been a total of 8,764 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

According to IDPH, the locations and age ranges of the 85 individuals include:

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 3, 2020) — First Midwest Bank has announced a $50,000 pledge to the United Way of the Quad Cities to respond to local challenges faced by residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.