Statewide Iowa — Eviction and foreclosure proceedings may resume in Iowa this Thursday. Governor Kim Reynolds declared a moratorium in mid-March, to prevent people from becoming homeless during the first of part the pandemic.
Reynolds says the Iowa Finance Authority is planning to help some of the Iowans who will now face the loss of their home or apartment.
(As above) “The program applies to residential evictions and foreclosures and will be available to eligible Iowans who’ve experienced a documented loss of income due to COVID-19 and are unable to pay their rent or mortgage payment,” Reynolds says.
The governor plans to use some of the pandemic relief money the state got from the federal government for this program. Eligibility details will be released Thursday.
(As above) “We anticipate it being ready for Iowans on Friday,” Reynolds says.
In other news, the governor is no longer encouraging Iowans to limit the size of gatherings to 10 or less. Iowa Department of Public Health deputy director Sarah Reisetter says Iowans should wear face masks when social distancing is not possible.
(As above) “We know this is a difficult time and Iowans need to continue to be responsible in taking care of their own health as well as protecting the health of our communities,” Reisetter says. “I appreciate the governor’s regular reminders that as Iowans, we need to be accepting of one another’s choices and our individual decisions and needs.”
The governor is allowing casinos and amusement parks to open on June 1st. Outdoor sporting events may resume, with crowds of spectators who are properly socially distanced.
