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Finkenauer Calls On Reynolds To Issue Stay-At-Home Order
In light of the death of three Iowans due to COVID-19, all of whom lived in the 1st Congressional District, on Friday U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer called on Gov. Kim Reynolds to issue a “stay-at-home” order. In a letter to the governor, Finkenauer thanked Reynolds for her “ongoing efforts during this emergency,” but asked she…
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Finkenauer Calls On Reynolds To Issue Stay-At-Home Order
In light of the death of three Iowans due to COVID-19, all of whom lived in the 1st Congressional District, on Friday U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer called on Gov. Kim Reynolds to issue a “stay-at-home” order. In a letter to the governor, Finkenauer thanked Reynolds for her “ongoing efforts during this emergency,” but asked she…
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Rural Iowa Is Ill-Equipped For A Coronavirus Outbreak, Judge Warns
In Albia, home of former Iowa lieutenant governor Patty Judge, the nearest hospitals with intensive care capabilities are about 30 minutes away, in Centerville and Ottumwa. Southern Iowa has reported only a handful of positive COVID-19 cases, but the possibility of outbreaks in rural communities has left Judge wondering, “do we have a response?” “I…
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Rural Iowa Is Ill-Equipped For A Coronavirus Outbreak, Judge Warns
In Albia, home of former Iowa lieutenant governor Patty Judge, the nearest hospitals with intensive care capabilities are about 30 minutes away, in Centerville and Ottumwa. Southern Iowa has reported only a handful of positive COVID-19 cases, but the possibility of outbreaks in rural communities has left Judge wondering, “do we have a response?” “I…
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Rural Iowa Is Ill-Equipped For A Coronavirus Outbreak, Judge Warns
In Albia, home of former Iowa lieutenant governor Patty Judge, the nearest hospitals with intensive care capabilities are about 30 minutes away, in Centerville and Ottumwa. Southern Iowa has reported only a handful of positive COVID-19 cases, but the possibility of outbreaks in rural communities has left Judge wondering, “do we have a response?” “I…
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Union Workers Try To Stay Safe As They Keep Iowa Running In Pandemic
Critical infrastructure projects, manufacturing and public safety are among the sectors of everyday life in Iowa that largely have stayed on track despite the spread of COVID-19. But disruptions due to the infectious disease are starting to be felt. Ryan Drew, business representative for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, said one of…
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Union Workers Try To Stay Safe As They Keep Iowa Running In Pandemic
Critical infrastructure projects, manufacturing and public safety are among the sectors of everyday life in Iowa that largely have stayed on track despite the spread of COVID-19. But disruptions due to the infectious disease are starting to be felt. Ryan Drew, business representative for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, said one of…
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Amid Pandemic, Lee County Struggles To Fund Ambulance Service
On March 16, the day before Iowa lawmakers voted to suspend the legislative session, House File 2602 was set for debate in the House Ways and Means Committee. State Rep. Jeff Kurtz, D-Fort Madison, a member of the committee, was wary of leaving the Capitol for 30 days (at least), knowing this piece of legislation,…
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Rob Sand Sets Up Donation Accounts For Struggling Iowans
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand took matters into his own hands Monday as he put out a call to action on social media asking for donations to individuals so they can spend money at small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Local restaurants need customers. Unemployed Iowans need support. You need the feeling of knowing you…
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IA-Sen: Cook Report Downgrades Ernst’s Reelection Chances
The Cook Political Report today moved Sen. Joni Ernst’s reelection race from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican,” remarking on the “increasing competitiveness” of the contest amid a declining approval rating for the incumbent. The report cites a March Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll showing Ernst’s approval rating had dropped 10 points since February 2019, from 57% to…
