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Press release: Gov. Reynolds recommends Iowa schools close for four weeks, will hold a press conference tomorrow

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE:

DES MOINES – Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Reynolds is recommending that Iowa schools close for four weeks. 

“Based …

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Cownie declares state of emergency in Des Moines

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie on Sunday declared a state of emergency, banning any gatherings of 250 or more people on public property or public right of ways.

The move means the previously scheduled St. …

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CORONAVIRUS IN THE NEWS: March 15 | 1:30 p.m.

New coronavirus case in Dallas county; patient sickened without recent travel, meaning it was ‘community spread’

Des Moines Register: There is “community spread” of the coronavirus in Iowa for the first time, Gov. Kim Reynolds …

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Business Record reschedules Forty Under 40 for July 23

With guidance from our city and state government, as well as plenty of thoughtful consideration from our executive leadership team here at the Business Record, we have decided it is in the best interest of …

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Latest coronavirus updates: March 13 | 5:30 p.m.

Public Health and Government


Food Bank of Iowa will continue normal operations and continue monitoring developments related to COVID-19, the organization announced Friday afternoon. Food Bank of Iowa is working with Des Moines Public Schools …

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Partnership updates events schedule, urges small business support

The Greater Des Moines Partnership released information late Friday afternoon on its response to the coronavirus emergency, including an updated list of events that will be either moved online, postponed or canceled. Among the largest …

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Cownie urges cancellation of Des Moines events, gatherings

Des Moines businesses, event venues, churches and organizations are being strongly urged by Mayor Frank Cownie to cancel gatherings for at least the next three to four weeks in an effort to stem the spread …

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Gov. Reynolds: No sign of community spread in Iowa; state agencies ceasing nonessential travel

The 17 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus do not display signs of community spread, but Iowans should be prepared for an expected rise in confirmed cases, Gov. Kim Reynolds said late Friday afternoon during her news …

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Iowa’s drop in gas prices is among fastest in U.S.

C-Store Decisions: The average price of gasoline in Iowa dropped 7 cents this week compared with a week ago, according to AAA. That was among the top 10 price declines nationally. The U.S. average price of …

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NFIB survey: Majority of small businesses not yet affected by outbreak

A majority of U.S. small businesses say they are not currently affected by the coronavirus outbreak, according to survey results released today by the National Federation of Independent Business. Based on a random survey of its membership …