Due to the declared COVID-19 pandemic, and in an effort to limit community spread, the State of Iowa, Iowa Counties, and local government are making changes regarding how, or if, they will conduct business over the next few weeks. Below you will find many of those changes.
State of Iowa – Governor Reynolds has issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency declaration activating public health response changes, adjusting some laws for transportation, and closing many establishments in the state. Restaurants and bars may now only do pick-up, drive-through, and delivery. All theaters and performance centers are closed. All Senior and Adult Daycare Centers are closed. And, gatherings of more than 10 people – anywhere, public or private – are prohibited. This is enforceable by the law. The full declaration, which is very detailed and affects many industries, can be found here. The declaration currently goes through March 31. It has now been extended to April 30 – including schools.
(As of 4/2/20at 2:30 p.m.)
Have you been laid off or lost your job due to COVID-19? The State of Iowa is extending unemployment. This is the link to explain and apply:
The State of Iowa has now suspended the current Iowa Legislature session for the next 30-days due to the COVID-19 outbreak now including community spread in Iowa.
Iowa Funeral Directors Association will limit funeral attendance to 10 people or less, per CDC direction.
