07 Apr 2020

Congressional Policy Leaders Seek Review of Psychotropic Prescription Use in Nursing Homes

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 7, 2020) — A group of policy leaders in both the US Senate and House of Representatives are seeking an inspector general review of the use of psychotropic and antipsychotic drugs in nursing facilities across the United States. The request rises out of decades-old concerns that there are insufficient safeguards in place to protect against the unnecessary or inappropriate prescription of these drugs.

06 Apr 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Rep Richard Neal Call on US International Trade Commission to Identify Imported Goods Related to COVID-19

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 6, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E Neal (D-MA) called for an expedited investigation to identify the products that may be needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

06 Apr 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration, Ordering Additional Closures

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19. The proclamation also calls on law enforcement to assist in the enforcement of these mitigation efforts. Gov Reynolds discussed the new proclamation at her 11:00 a.m. press conference.

06 Apr 2020

Central College's Leslie Duinink Appointed to Iowa Board of Chiropractic

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (April 6, 2020) — Leslie Duinink, registrar and class dean at Central College, has been appointed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to the Iowa Board of Chiropractic.

The Iowa Board of Chiropractic evaluates the qualifications of applicants for licensure and grants licenses to those who qualify. It also establishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed chiropractors and investigates complaints for unprofessional conduct.

06 Apr 2020

Additional COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Iowa, State Taking All Measures to Protect At-Risk Population

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 83 additional positive cases for a total of 868 positive cases. There have been an additional 519 negative tests for a total of 9,973 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. An additional 8 deaths were reported to IDPH.

06 Apr 2020

Iowa Receives $44 million for Reimbursement of COVID-19 Response Costs

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 6, 2020) — On April 4, Governor Kim Reynolds received word from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that more than $44 million has been obligated to the State of Iowa for reimbursement of expenses related to the COVID-19 response.

06 Apr 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Termination of Intelligence Community Inspector General

By Grassley Press

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA (April 6, 2020) — On April 4, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement regarding President Trump’s termination of Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson:

06 Apr 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Matthew McDermott to the Iowa Supreme Court

By Pat Garrett

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.”

03 Apr 2020

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa

By Pat Garrett

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:

03 Apr 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 3, 2020) — On April 2, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation orders the closure of schools until April 30, waiving time requirements as long as school districts put in place a continuous learning-plan.

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