Des Moines, Iowa — You don’t need to drink bottled water at this time. That from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Read more
Minnesota Gets An ‘A’, South Dakota ‘B’, Iowa ‘C’ In Social Distancing
United States — A company that tracks peoples’ movements via their cell phones says South Dakotans and Minnesotans are doing a pretty good job keeping social distance and Iowa could do better. Read more
Grassley Will Wait Until Restriction Period Is Over To Assess If It Should Be Lifted
Washington DC — (RI) — The President says he believes things may turn around sooner than expected in lifting some of the restrictions designed to stem the advance of the coronavirus. Read more
In Addition To Loans, Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Now Eligible for GRANTS As Well
Statewide Iowa — Earlier we told you about a small-business LOAN program for businesses affected by COVID-19. Now, there is a GRANT program to tell you about as well. Read more
Northwest Iowa Distillery Shifts Production To Hand Sanitizer
Spencer, Iowa — (RI) — Normally, they make vodka and whiskey. But a Spencer distillery has recently started making hand sanitizer, due to the national shortage. Read more
All 99 Iowa Counties Declared Economic Disaster Areas Due To Economic Impact Of COVID-19
Sheldon, Iowa — Many small businesses and non-profits in northwest Iowa, and across the state, are feeling the economic impact of COVID-19, but there could be help on the way. Read more