03 Apr 2020

FDA Offers Assurance About Food Safety and Supply for People and Animals During COVID-19

By Frank Yiannas

WASHINGTON DC (April 3, 2020) — A critical part of the US Food and Drug Administration’s mission is safeguarding the human and animal food supply, helping to ensure that our food is not contaminated at any point during its journey along the supply-chain.

03 Apr 2020

Unemployment Rate Down in February for All Fourteen Metros Amidst Ongoing Surge of Unemployment Claims as a Result of COVID-19

By Rebecca Cisco

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 3, 2020) — While the unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in February in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas and all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), the department continues to receive an unprecedented number of unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19.

03 Apr 2020

CARES Act Retirement Provisions FAQ

By Grassley Press

I need to withdraw money from my retirement account to cover expenses related to the health emergency. Am I eligible? Generally, if the account is in an eligible retirement plan, the plan may permit you to take a coronavirus-related distribution if:

03 Apr 2020

Neither Pandemic nor Panic Supersede the First Amendment

By Thomas L Knapp

Rodney Howard-Browne, pastor of The River Church in Tampa, Florida, strongly believes that God wants his church to continue holding live services for hundreds of parishioners, even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hillsborough County sheriff Chad Chronister and state attorney Andrew Warren strongly believe that they're entitled to threaten Howard-Browne with arrest for holding those services, then follow through on that threat.

02 Apr 2020

Quad Cities to Launch 24-Hour Giving Event to Support Community’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

By Melanie Jones

PRESS RELEASE (April 2, 2020) — Media, foundations, and non-profit funders in the Quad Cities are uniting to support the community’s response during this COVID-19 pandemic. “Unite Quad Cities for COVID-19 Recovery” will be a 24-hour giving event this Monday, April 6.

02 Apr 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Provides Updated Guidance to Address the Urgent Need for Blood During the Pandemic

By Peter Marks

WASHINGTION DC (April 2, 2020) — As part of the US Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing commitment to fight the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, today the agency issued guidance for immediate implementation to address the urgent and immediate need for blood and blood components.

02 Apr 2020

Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa, Additional Deaths Confirmed

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 66 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 614 positive cases. According to IDPH, two additional deaths were reported; 2 older adults (61-80) of Linn County. There have been a total of 8,054 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

02 Apr 2020

USDA Invests $65 Million in Rural Community Facilities in 14 States

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2020) – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced that USDA is 

02 Apr 2020

LenderClose, Collins Community Credit Union, and Dupaco Community Credit Union Complete First-Ever Remote Online Notarizations to Close Mortgage Loans in Iowa

By Kelly Moore

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2020) — Des Moines fintech LenderClose today announced it has made history by executing the first-ever remote online notarizations (RONs) to close a mortgage loan in Iowa. The closings are part of LenderClose’s newly-launched RON solution, which kicked off last week on the heels of the Iowa State Public Health Emergency Declaration.

02 Apr 2020

AG, Conservation, Wildlife Groups Unite to Advocate for Conservation Funding Support

By Sara Kangas

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2020) – Seventy-six leading farm, conservation, and wildlife groups delivered a letter to Congress requesting full funding for conservation programs and technical assistance in fiscal year (FY) 2021 appropriations.

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