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

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of March 22-28, 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa reported by the US Department of Labor, filed between Sunday, March 22, and Saturday, March 28 (a time period that reflects the increased number of claims filed related to COVID-19, including the broader group of individuals eligible for claims due to the virus) was 58,453. There were 55,963 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 2,490 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live out of state.

02 Apr 2020

Iowa Business Council Members Project Negative Economic Outlook, Cite COVID-19 for Major Drop

By Anne Roth

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2020) — Today, the Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its first quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2020. The survey's overall economic outlook index fell to 37.5, one of its lowest points since 2009. This figure demonstrates a significant drop from the fourth-quarter 2019 projection of 60.09.

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.

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

Weakening the SALT Cap Would Be a Wasteful Giveaway During a Crisis

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2020) — With the economy reeling due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some Members of Congress are reportedly considering retroactively raising the $10,000 cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction as part of any next economic package.

01 Apr 2020

Iowa Restaurant Association Seeks Donations for Hospitality Relief Fund

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association, through its 501(c)3 charitable foundation, announced on March 31 the creation of an industry-relief fund to assist hospitality workers displaced by the recent suspension of on-premise dining in Iowa restaurants and bars.

30 Mar 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Updates Leave Policy for Employees Impacted by COVID-19 Layoffs

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 30, 2020) — Iowa Workforce Development has implemented updates to its leave policy for filing unemployment insurance benefits following the enactment of the CARES Act.

26 Mar 2020

What's in the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package?

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — The Senate is expected to vote tonight on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act — the third, and most expansive, package designed to address the public health and economic crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Restaurant Association Releases Preliminary Assessment of Economic Impact of Temporary Suspension of On Premise Service; Operators Project Revenues Down 84%

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today shared its preliminary assessment of the devastating toll the temporary suspension of on-premise food and beverage service has taken on Iowa's hospitality industry. The Association surveyed operators of all sizes and concept types from across the state including restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage establishments. 670 operators, or approximately 10% of the industry, participat

Pages

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

    

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.