WASHINGTON DC (April 24, 2020) — The American Bus Association (ABA) — the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism — released a statement today after President Trump signed the latest Congressional funding-aid package, which added more funds to the already-depleted Paycheck Protection Program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 12, and Saturday, April 18, was 27,912. There were 26,192 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 1,720 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims was 151,846.

Unemployment insurance benefits payments totaled $48,091,551.28 for the same week.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2020) — Three local retail shops will host Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 25, 12-2 PM.

These retailers have coordinated their curbside-pickup hours so it’s easy to support Downtown in one trip. Attendees are encouraged to grab a curbside coffee, pick up a snack and swing through all three destinations to safely pick up orders placed online.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2020) — On the heels of The National Restaurant Association’s Monday announcement that two of every three restaurant employees across the country have been laid off or furloughed, 40% of restaurants have at least temporarily closed their doors, and that the industry will lose $240 billion before the end of this year, the Iowa Restaurant Association today released state numbers that are equally grim.