DES MOINES, IOWA (March 17, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 16, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that in the interest of public safety and to help slow the spread of COVID-19, or Coronavirus, he will be closing his physical offices in Iowa City, Davenport, and Washington DC, effective March 17, 2020. All staff will continue to serve Iowans via teleworking.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 16, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to provide an update to the state of Iowa on current 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts.

WASHINGTON DC (March 16, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley issued the following comments on Congressional work responding to the novel coronavirus.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 16, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19.  The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as information on programs available for employers.

WASHINGTON DC (March 16, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) today joined Sen Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the Securing All Livestock Equitably (SALE) Act.

“In any industry, accountability is important. The SALE Act will make sure both livestock dealers and farmers are protected moving forward without negatively impacting their bottom line,” Sen Grassley said.

WASHINGTON DC (March 16, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 15, 2020) — School boards received important clarity tonight from Governor Kim Reynolds that school closures must occur for four weeks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) calls on school boards to take seriously the health emergency, moving to school closures as quickly as possible.

WASHINGTON DC (March 14, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement after the House passed a second piece of legislation containing funding to help address the severe impact of the Coronavirus illness.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in an Iowa resident, for a total of 17 positive cases. This individual was tested in Nebraska, and is now recovering under isolation. Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory today has indicated no additional positive cases. All positive cases in Iowa at this time are travel related. 

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